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Overview
Dr Sorrel Burden is a Reader in Dietetics at the University of Manchester and leads nutritional research for the Intestinal Failure Unit at Salford Royal Hospital, part of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust.
She began her career as a clinical dietitian in Liverpool before moving to Manchester, where she specialised in gastroenterology at Manchester Foundation NHS Trust and completed her PhD on pre-operative oral nutritional support in patients with colorectal cancer. Following her doctoral studies, Dr Burden secured a series of prestigious fellowships from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and Macmillan Cancer Support, enabling her to further advance her research career.
Dr Burden’s current research focuses on parenteral nutrition in intestinal failure, malnutrition in older adults, and food insecurity. She has supervised 12 PhD students to completion and has published more than 120 peer-reviewed papers. Her work has been supported by funding from industry partners, charitable organisations, and the Medical Research Council.
A committed mentor, Dr Burden is passionate about supporting the next generation of dietetic researchers. She has supervised and mentored numerous dietitians undertaking master’s and doctoral studies both in the UK and internationally, and is dedicated to building research capacity within the profession and promoting high-quality, evidence-based practice.
In addition to her research and mentoring roles, Dr Burden is the course lead for Critical Appraisal and Evidence Synthesis on the Master of Research (MRes) programme at the University of Manchester. Her methodological expertise includes mixed-methods research and the use of large datasets to address complex nutritional challenges.
Research interests
My research interests focus on nutrition in intestinal failure and malnutrition in older adults. I also have an established track record in pre-operative nutritional support for patients with colorectal cancer. Currently I am also working in the area of food insecurity.
Memberships of committees and professional bodies
- British Dietetic Association
- Health Professions Council
- British Association of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
- Deputy Chair Malnutition Action Group standing committee fo BAPEN 2018-2023
Methodological knowledge
- Mixed methods studies
- Big data projects using the UK Biobank, English Longitudinal Study of Ageing & the Office for National Statistics
- Cohort studies and clinical trials
Qualifications
- 2024 -MSc Medical Statistics, University of Oxford
- 2024 - PG Cert Higher Education, University of Manchester
- 2006 - PhD Thesis Preoperative oral sip feeding in colorectal cancer patients, University of Manchester
- 1999 - MA Applied research design, University of Manchester
- 1998 - MSc - Professional Practice in Dietetics, Metropolitan University of Leeds
- 1990 - BSc (Hons) Home Economics, Metropolitan University of Manchester
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Research Beacons, Institutes and Platforms
- Christabel Pankhurst Institute
- Digital Futures
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AGEING IN THE NORTH
Ahmed, F., Aminu, A., Bellantuono, I., Boston, R., Brown, H., Buffel, T., Burden, S., Castellani, B., Clarke, C., Clarkson, D., Crossdale , R., Davey, V., Davies, H., Davies, L., Dixon, M., French, C., Hall, A., Hammond, M., Hanratty, B. & Hill, T. & 14 others, , 27 Jun 2025, (Accepted/In press) Northern Health Science Alliance (NHSA).Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report › peer-review
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A Person-Centred Approach to Further Develop a Digital Tool (KOKU-Nut) by Developing a Nutrition Game for Older Adults Living in the Community
French, C., Burden, S., Tang, Y. & Stanmore, E., 1 Sept 2025, (In preparation) In: BMC Geriatrics.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Association between dietary intake, inflammation and lipopolysaccharide binding protein as a measure of gut function for older adults: a cross-sectional study
Jones, D., Morrison, D., Grey, S., Ozanne, S., Celis-Morales, C., Jain, M., Mattin, L., Gittins, M. & Burden, S., 1 Aug 2025, p. 873-874. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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A systematic review of the impact of Elexacaftor/Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor on body composition in people with cystic fibrosis
Kinsey, L., Winterbottom, H., Hudson, L., Lal, S., Jones, A. M. & Burden, S., 31 Aug 2025, In: European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 79, p. 715–722 101466.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Dietary intake in healthy older individuals is associated with lipopolysaccharide binding protein a biomarker of gut function: an exploratory cross-sectional study
Jones, D. & Burden, S., 31 Mar 2025, In: Frontiers in Aging. 6, 1572867.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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DHSCRG: Digital Health and Social Care Research Group
Dowding, D. (Researcher), Hawley-Hague, H. (Researcher), O'Connor, S. (Researcher), Stanmore, E. (Researcher), Kirk, S. (Researcher), Hall, A. (Researcher), Burden, S. (Researcher), Deane, J. (Researcher), Eost-Telling, C. (Researcher), Gasteiger, N. (Researcher), Jeyasingham, D. (Researcher), Christie, J. (Researcher), Rogers, K. (Researcher), Dumville, J. (Researcher), Atkinson, R. (Researcher), Vercell, A. (Researcher) & Ford, C. (Researcher)
Project: Research
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HARG: Healthy Ageing Research Group
Todd, C. (Researcher), Stanmore, E. (Researcher), Hall, A. (Researcher), Littlewood, A. (Researcher), Davies, A. (Researcher), Sowerbutts, A. M. (Researcher), Maharani, A. (Researcher), Dowding, D. (Researcher), Jones, D. (Researcher), Boulton, L. (Researcher), Cruickshank, F. (Researcher), Hawley-Hague, H. (Researcher), Brooks, J. (Researcher), Griffiths, J. (Researcher), Spencer, K. (Researcher), Fisher, K. (Researcher), Mcgarrigle, L. (Researcher), Cook, M. (Researcher), Pendleton, N. (Researcher), Stanford, P. (Researcher), Lasrado, R. (Researcher), Ahmed, S. (Researcher), Clinch, S. (Researcher), Burden, S. (Researcher), Gluchowski, A. (Researcher), Ford, C. (PGR student), Al Zadjali, F. (PGR student), Sremanakova, J. (PGR student), Fisher, K. (PGR student), Zougar, M. (PGR student), Almohaisen, N. (PGR student), Yang, Y. (PGR student), Mckenzie, Y. (PGR student), O'Connor, S. (Researcher), Aminu, A. (Researcher), Bosco, A. (Researcher), Parchment, A. (Researcher), Money, A. (Researcher), Mackenzie, A. (Researcher), Karki, B. (PGR student), Poku, B. (Researcher), Eost-Telling, C. (Researcher), French, C. (PGR student), Harris, D. (PGR student), Damisa, E. (Researcher), Vardy, E. (Researcher), Hakeem, F. (Researcher), Donald, G. (Researcher), Bilsborough, H. (PGR student), Gangannagaripalli, J. (Researcher), Astbury, J. (Researcher), Garsden, J. (Researcher), Ventre, J. (Researcher), Aguilera Munoz, J. (Researcher), Allsopp, K. (Researcher), Mcgarrigle, L. (Researcher), Mott, L. (PGR student), Huang, L. (Researcher), Tomkow, L. (Researcher), Ahmed, N. (Researcher), Fox, S. (Researcher), Mcdermott, J. (Researcher), Hoodless, S. (Researcher), Dlima, S. (PGR student), Shi, Y. (PGR student) & Tang, Y. (PGR student)
Project: Research
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NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Greater Manchester.
Cullum, N. (PI), Abel, K. (CoI), Ainsworth, J. (CoI), Arden Armitage, C. (CoI), Bee, P. (CoI), Bower, P. (CoI), Bucci, S. (CoI), Burden, S. (CoI), Burns, A. (CoI), Checkland, K. (CoI), Dixon, W. (CoI), Dowding, D. (CoI), Dumville, J. (CoI), French, D. (CoI), Grande, G. (CoI), Green, J. (CoI), Griffiths, J. (CoI), Hodgson, D. (CoI), Keady, J. (CoI), Kislov, R. (CoI), Kontopantelis, E. (CoI), Lovell, K. (CoI), Meacock, R. (CoI), Morciano, M. (CoI), Munford, L. (CoI), O'Neill, T. (CoI), Peek, N. (CoI), Pendleton, N. (CoI), Sanders, C. (CoI), Spooner, S. (CoI), Stanmore, E. (CoI), Sutton, M. (CoI), Todd, C. (CoI), Turner, S. (CoI), Van Der Veer, S. (CoI), Webb, R. (CoI), Whittaker, W. (CoI) & Wilson, P. (CoI)
1/10/19 → 30/09/24
Project: Research
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Home Parenteral Nutrition Priority Setting Partnership
Burden, S. (PI)
1/07/19 → 30/11/21
Project: Research
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A James Lind Alliance to Determine Priority Setting for Research on Malnutrition and Nutritional Screening Between Patients, Carers and Healthcare Professionals.
Burden, S. (PI)
1/01/18 → 30/06/19
Project: Research
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Prizes
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Best Abstract submitted to European Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
Burden, S. (Recipient), 1 Aug 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Excellence in Nutritional Support: Overall winner nationally in dietetics
Burden, S. (Recipient), 4 Jul 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Excellence in Nutritional Support: Research
Burden, S. (Recipient), 4 Jul 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
- 1 Consultancy & Services
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ML enabled food recommendations for people with special dietary needs
Mills, E. C. (Advisor) & Burden, S. (Advisor)
1 Oct 2020 → 30 Sept 2021Activity: Consultancy, spin-outs, CPD & licensing › Consultancy & Services › Research
Impacts
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Improving care and support for patients and families throughout the cancer trajectory.
Amir, Z. (Participant), Beaver, K. (Participant), Burden, S. (Participant), Grande, G. (Participant), Lavelle, K. (Participant), Luker, K. (Participant), Molassiotis, A. (Participant) & Todd, C. (Participant)
Impact: Health impacts