Dr. William Cawthorn

Biography

William Cawthorn is a Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Cardiovascular Science at the University of Edinburgh, focusing on adipose tissue formation and function, as well as sex differences in health and disease. His research employs preclinical animal models, human clinical studies, and data science methodologies using the UK Biobank to explore the interplay between metabolism, immunological function, skeletal health, and chronic diseases. Cawthorn has developed new biomedical imaging techniques and artificial intelligence methods to advance population-level studies. He aims to unravel the physiological and pathological functions of bone marrow adipose tissue (BMAT), which plays a significant role in human health, particularly in the context of caloric restriction and its relationship with chronic diseases. His commitment to science communication and open research is evident in his role as an Open Science Ambassador for the University of Edinburgh and through his involvement in the UK Reproducibility Network. His research interests also include the mechanistic roles of adiponectin, sex differences in metabolic response to caloric restriction, and the physiological implications of BMAT. Cawthorn has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed publications and has presented his work widely at national and international conferences.

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