Understanding the contribution of early-onset multimorbidity to the health inequalities experienced by adults with ID
Supervisors:
Professor Craig Melville, School of Health & Wellbeing (University of Glasgow)
Dr Joseph Symonds, Paediatric Neuroscience Research Group (University of Glasgow)
Professor Monika Harvey, School of Psychology & Neuroscience (University of Glasgow)
Professor Colin McCowan, School of Medicine (University of St Andrews)
Summary:
People with ID die on average of 20 years earlier than people without ID. We have a limited understanding of the reasons underlying this reduced life expectancy but recent work by our group has shown that adults with ID under the age of 40 multimorbidity similar to adults without ID who are over 70 years old.
The overall aim of this PhD is to explore the impact of early-onset multimorbidity (18-40 years old) on the health inequalities experienced by adults with ID.
During the studentship, cross-sectional and longitudinal epidemiological methods will be used to examine the contribution of early-onset multimorbidity to premature mortality and other health outcomes. The student will also explore the relevance of EEG biomarkers of ageing to early-onset multimorbidity.
This studentship will be based in an excellent, interdisciplinary research environment to study neurodevelopmental conditions and will be supported to develop cutting edge research skills relevant to epidemiology, complex statistical modelling, and biomarker science.