Channel 9 story on CRE Frailty and Healthy Ageing research

During October reporter Rebecca Stanley interviewed members of the centre about their vital research.

Prof Renuka Visvanathan and third year PhD candidate Agathe Jadczak were interviewed by Rebecca about research being undertaken by the CRE Frailty and Healthy Ageing.

PhD candidate Agathe, a sports scientist originally from Germany, was asked about her work on the EXercise and PRotein Effectiveness Supplementation Study (The EXPRESS Study). This study looks at exercise in combination with an increased protein intake to improve physical function in older people. Her study participants John and Judy were interviewed about taking part in the study program of diet and exercise.

Lead investigator of the centre, Professor Renuka Visvanathan, discussed the importance of recognising frailty as a public health issue and that a key priority of the centre is to prevent and reverse frailty so that people can achieve healthy ageing.