David Scott
Dr. David Scott is an Associate Professor and exercise scientist at the Institute of Physical Activity and Nutrition at Deakin University, Australia. His research interests focus on the effects of age-related changes in body composition and physical function on disability and longevity, and the roles of exercise and nutrition in preventing functional decline in older adults. He has expertise in objective assessments of physical function and imaging techniques for quantifying muscle mass and...See more
Dr. David Scott is an Associate Professor and exercise scientist at the Institute of Physical Activity and Nutrition at Deakin University, Australia. His research interests focus on the effects of age-related changes in body composition and physical function on disability and longevity, and the roles of exercise and nutrition in preventing functional decline in older adults. He has expertise in objective assessments of physical function and imaging techniques for quantifying muscle mass and quality. He has published over 140 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. In 2017, Dr. Scott was appointed as Chair of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Sarcopenia and Frailty Research (ANZSSFR) Task Force on Diagnostic Criteria for Sarcopenia. The goal of this Task Force is to achieve consensus on appropriate operational definitions and measurement techniques for sarcopenia, the age-related decline in muscle mass and function, and promote these to ensure increased attention to sarcopenia in research and clinical settings. He regularly presents to clinicians and community groups on diagnosis and treatment strategies for sarcopenia. See less
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