Karen Knapp
Karen completed a PhD in “Multi-site Quantitative Ultrasound for Clinical and Genetic Studies of Osteoporosis” in 2002 at Guy’s, King’s and St Thomas’ School of Medicine, King’s College London. Karen is currently a Senior Lecturer and Programme Lead for the BSc (Hons) Medical Imaging (Diagnostic Radiography) programme at the University of Exeter. In addition to teaching, Karen continues her research into Osteoporosis and bone health.
Karen’s current research includes the diagnosis and prevalence of atraumatic vertebral fractures, the influence diet on bone health and imaging of bone micro-structure in comparison to it’s mechanical properties. Karen is currently supervising three PhD students in various studies investigating osteoarthritis and the micro-structure of cartilage.
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