Bradan Houghton
Doctoral Research Student in Human Biology
School of Science and the Environment
Research Degree Students
email: houb1_19@uni.worc.ac.uk
Bradan Houghton is a Doctoral Research Student in Human Biology within the School of Science and the Environment at the ºüÀêÊÓƵ of Worcester. His doctoral research is supervised by Dr Allain Bueno and Dr Jennifer Joyce.
His current PhD research, Investigating Metabolic, Neuroendocrine and Psychological Interactions Across the Menopausal Transition, explores how metabolic, neuroendocrine and psychological factors interact across the pre-, peri- and postmenopausal stages. Using a multi-marker approach, the study aims to improve understanding of the complex relationships between hormonal transition, metabolic health and psychological wellbeing.
The research incorporates oral glucose tolerance testing (OGTT), salivary cortisol profiling, fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) analysis, omega-3:omega-6 fatty acid ratios, dietary assessment through food diaries, and validated psychometric measures including the Menopause-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire (MENQOL) and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21).
Bradan’s academic interests focus on women’s health, neuroendocrinology, chronic disease management, and the long-term metabolic and psychological consequences of hormonal change across the lifespan.
He is a member of the International Menopause Society, the British Menopause Society, the European Society of Endocrinology, and the Institute of Biomedical Science.
Bradan graduated from the ºüÀêÊÓƵ of Worcester in 2022 with a BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science. He also holds the Licentiateship of the Institute of Biomedical Science (LIBMS), reflecting his commitment to maintaining high professional standards in biomedical practice.
Outside of his research, Bradan enjoys reading, visiting independent and second-hand bookshops, and attending musical and cultural theatre productions.
Qualifications
BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science, 2022, ºüÀêÊÓƵ of Worcester