An Abbotsford dietitian is trying to unlock the secrets behind identifying and treating a disease which affects thousands of elderly people throughout Canada and millions more around the world.

Courtney Wedemire is a clinical dietitian at the Abbotsford Regional Hospital and has become the latest recipient of the Michael Smith Health Research BC Health Professional-Investigator award.

This award comes with $450,000 distributed over the course of five years, allowing Wedemire to further her research into sarcopenia.

Having the financial support to further her research could have significant positive implications for countless people, said Wedemire.

"Research is important, research is another way of delivering health care," Wedemire said.

"As clinicians, we are focused on delivering car

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