Dr Stefan Kluzek – Principal Investigator
- MRCP DipSEM PGCert M.Sc D.Phil FFSEM
- Clinician Scientist in Sport and Exercise Medicine
Dr Stefan Kluzek is a medical doctor specialising in Sport and Exercise Medicine.
He is currently an associated clinical Professor in sports medicine, where he leads research groups interested in injuries and illnesses affecting active population, and consequences of the common causes of chronic muscle and joint pain, including metabolic and hormonal problems.
Following medical training in the North East of England, Stefan completed his consultant and academic training in Oxford, where he also undertook a master of science degree and a PhD, identifying metabolic and immunological consequences of joint injuries and joint osteoarthritis. He also has two years’ experience as an Academic Clinical Lecturer and Clinician scientist at the University.
He works as a Consultant in the NHS as well as Senior Physician for the English Institute of Sport and the British Olympic Association. His area of expertise is in the diagnosis and treatment of problems arising from the musculoskeletal system, including a common form of arthritis but also muscle, tendon and joint injuries. His current practice involves weekly clinics for both professional and amateur athletes, encompassing those at the Olympic level, as well as complex patients with musculoskeletal complaints in the NHS.
Stefan’s areas of expertise are knee, ankle and shoulder injuries, early osteoarthritis, tendinopathies and bone stress fractures. He also reviews patients with metabolic problems, underperformance and concussions. He has worked with several sports clubs, including rugby union and league clubs and football, but also athletics, English Cricket and Paralympics, giving him varied and comprehensive experience.
He is NUH deputy director at the Versus Arthritis Centre for Sports, Exercise and Osteoarthritis.
Natasha Jumbu
Natasha currently serves as the Research Administrator in the University of Nottingham. Her main responsibilities are to lead the development of ‘Running Through’, managing the study, participant recruitment and communications. She has worked with multiple clinical trials and research studies from inception through publication specifically in Rheumatology, Orthopaedics and Dermatology.
She has over 15-years of experience in business development, leading operations, finance and budgeting within highly regarded and established international corporate businesses and organisations.