Morgan Canon

Morgan Canon is a second year Ph. D. student studying Biodemography and population health under Dr. Eileen Crimmins. Her research interests are centered on expanding the theoretical and empirically based understanding of sarcopenic obesity by identifying possible predisposing factors. Particularly her current research investigates the influence of abdominal adiposity and insulin resistance on the deterioration of muscle quality, which has been shown to lead to disability in later life. Morgan believes that, given the potential social burden of the aging population, our ability to identifying biological and environmental aspects that affect the quality and progression of human aging is imperative. In moving forward, her goal is to incorporate simulations into her research in order to predict the future health status of the population, as well as examine potential health effects caused by changes in obesity incidence and prevalence. Morgan hopes that by identifying factors, such as mid-life obesity, that may contribute to sarcopenia in late life, researchers and policy makers will be presented with an opportunity to develop preventative strategies that may diminish the prevalence of frailty and disability in the older adult population.

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