About dr. S. (Sarah) Yorke-Smith
Introduction
My research interests are to understand diseases that affect people. My research involves using physical sciences to tackle biological problems. I first focused on protein misfolding, seeking to understand disease and potential interventions at the molecular level -- conditions such as cataract blindness, Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. Over time I focused more on clinical presentation of physical conditions, especially hearing loss. I am passionate about sciencific research that can help against disabiltating conditions.
Education and career
Sarah Yorke-Smith (nee Meehan) studied chemistry at the University of Oxford, UK, and then took a doctorate in biophysics at the University of Cambridge. Funded by the Royal Society, she pursued research in Australia and the UK. Sarah studied for a MSc in Audiology at the University of Southampton, before returning to Cambridge for clinical audiology and research at the Cambridge University Hospitals. Sarah joined the team at Erasmus MC in 2023.
