This represents the current research interest in the UK nicely. There is currently a wide gap between lifespan and 'healthspan'- the duration in which someone i

This represents the current research interest in the UK nicely. There is currently a wide gap between lifespan and 'healthspan'- the duration in which someone is independent and healthy. This leads to high care costs, and combined with an ageing population is a recipe for economic disaster. If we can e.g. prevent decline in muscle strength (sarcopenia) we can potentially help people to live independently for longer (this is my own research focus)