META-PsD Study: Metabolic Comorbidities in Psoriatic Disease across Diverse Populations
Understanding comorbid metabolic conditions in psoriatic disease across diverse populations
Project Lead: Dr Jacob Corum Williams
Jacob Corum Williams completed his undergraduate medical training in 2021 at the University of Manchester, graduating with honours and distinction in his final examinations. He is an Internal Medicine Trainee and Academic Clinical Fellow in Rheumatology in Leeds and has authored 10 first-author peer-reviewed publications. His research interests include epidemiology, psoriatic arthritis and comorbidities, particularly obesity and metabolic syndrome.
Lay Abstract
People with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis often have other health problems, such as issues with weight, blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol. These can affect daily life and how well treatment works. However, we do not know if people from different ethnic backgrounds are affected in the same way. This study will use data from large health studies in the UK and US, including over two million people. We will look at how common these conditions are at diagnosis and whether they develop later. The results will help improve care and better support people with psoriatic disease.
