A Keele University Professor’s distinguished career in osteoarthritis research has been recognised with a prestigious award from an internationally renowned research society.
Professor Krysia Dziedzic, Professor of Musculoskeletal Therapies in the School of Medicine, has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Osteoarthritis Research Society International at their annual conference in Vienna.
It honours her significant contributions to osteoarthritis research throughout her career.
Earlier in April, Daily Focus reported that another Keele Professor – Zoe Paskins – had won a national accolade for her pioneering work to improve the care of people living with osteoporosis and osteoarthritis.
As Director of Keele’s Impact Accelerator Unit, Professor Dziedzic’s work is focused on increasing the speed at which health and care research becomes health and care practice.
She works with patients, communities, healthcare professionals and policymakers to assist the uptake of new therapies and treatments.
The overall aim of her work is to maximise the benefits of world-leading research in making a difference to the quality of life and care for those with, or at risk of, osteoarthritis and other musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions.
Her research has been cited in international healthcare guidelines, and she has also led applied health research and then worked to implement those findings into practice around the world.
Professor Dziedzic said: “I’m so grateful to my peers Professors Clare Jinks and Mel Holden who nominated me for this prestigious award, especially during the year that Keele celebrates its 75th anniversary.
“Through its world-leading centres of musculoskeletal and primary care research Keele has been a driving force in osteoarthritis research for over three decades. I’ve been lucky to have been a part of this.”
Professor Christian Mallen, Executive Dean for the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Keele, added: “Krysia is a passionate advocate for improving care for people with osteoarthritis whose portfolio of research has changed lives around the world.”
