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    Meet the team

     

     Academics   |   Technical Staff   |   Clinical Research Fellows   |   Postdoctoral Researchers   |   Postgraduate Students

    Academics

    Professor Paul Greenhaff

    Prof. Paul Greenhaff          

    Professor of Muscle Metabolism

    Paul joined the University in 1991 and is the lead of the Experimental Medicine, Metabolic and Nutritional Physiology group here at Nottingham.

    Paul's research interests are centred on the changes in body composition and the dysregulation of muscle fuel and protein metabolism in ageing, immobilisation, acute trauma and inflammation and chronic disease (including exercise, nutritional and pharmacological interventions) to offset these negative and pathophysiological effects.                

    Prof. Kostas Tsintzas
    Prof. Kostas Tsintzas                                                       
    Professor of Human Physiology

    Kostas joined the University in 1998 and is the Course Director for the Sport and Exercise Science BSc course here at Nottingham.

    Kostas' research interests focus on  the metabolic   and molecular   basis   of   lipid-induced   insulin   resistance,  obesity, diabetes, and  ageing  with  particular  emphasis  on  the  integration  of  carbohydrate,  fat  and protein  metabolism at  rest  and during  exercise, and  nutrient-gene  interactions  in  adipose tissue,  liver  and  skeletal  muscle.

     
    Dr. Rudolf Billeter-Clark
    Dr. Rudolf Billeter-Clark                                           
    Associate Professor of Anatomy

    Rudi joined the University of Nottingham in 2006 having previously worked at the University of Leeds.

    Rudi's principle research interests include muscle microdamage and its repair after exercise through the use of muscle biopsy techniques and the binding of small chaperones to identify repair sites and correlating them with markers of repair. Rudi's recent research has focused on the macro-architecture of human skeletal muscle by dissecting cadaveric muscles to generate 3D fascicle maps.

    Dr. Moira Taylor
    Dr. Moira Taylor                                                             
    Associate Professor of Human Nutrition

    Moira joined the University in 2001 having previously worked at King's College, London.

    Moira's research consists of intensive laboratory and community based human feeding studies exploring the impact of manipulating meal pattern regularity or dietary composition on biochemical, physiological and appetitive outcomes with oral and enteral feeding. Her research areas of interest include flavour manipulation, including optimising oral nutritional supplements and to treat parosmia. 

     
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    Dr. Matthew Brook                                             

    Associate  Professor of Metabolic Physiology         

     Matt joined the University of Nottingham in 2016 following the completion of his PhD here at Nottingham

    Matt's recent research interests have centred around the development of strategies that utilise novel stable isotope tracers in combination with mass spectrometry as a minimally invasive method for measuring metabolism in humans. Matt's previous research has played a key role in the development of novel stable isotopic methods using deuterium oxide to make multi-substrate measurements (i.e. Protein, RNA, DNA) across multiple tissues in vitro, animal models and humans.                   

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    Dr. Matthew Jacques                                                
    Assistant Professor of Sport & Exercise Science                           

    Matthew joined the University of Nottingham in 2019 following the completion of his PhD at Manchester Metropolitan University.

    Matthew teaches across the undergraduate degree in Sport and Exercise Science, including Core Skills in Sport and Exercise Science, Cardio-Respiratory and Environmental Physiology, and Physical Inactivity. Matts research is focussed on health and function in adults with Neuromuscular conditions, alongside working as a Lead Physical Performance coach within the FA's para-football programme.                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

     
    Dr. Nicholas Blockley
    Dr. Nicholas Blockley                                                 
    Assistant Professor of Human Physiological Imaging                                                    

    Nic returned to the University of Nottingham in 2018 having previously worked at the University of Oxford. 

    Nic's current research interests include the development of new techniques to non-invasively image the function of the brain using MRI in the brain and beyond. Nic specialises in the measurement of aspects of brain physiology, such as developing new technologies for measuring oxygen metabolism in the human brain.                                                                                                                                                                                            

    Dr. Sebastian Serres
    Dr. Sebastian Serres                                                 
    Assistant Professor of Metabolic Biochemistry

    Sebastian joined the University of Nottingham in 2015 having previously worked at the University of Oxford.

    Sebastian's research interests include the use of metabolic imaging techniques, such as hyperolised 13C NMR, to directly study the integration of non-mitochondrial and mitochondrial energy metabolism during exercise. Sebastian has successfully established exercise-based MR experiments and the safe use of hyperpolarisation of 13C-labelled pyruvate on site to detect pyruvate metabolism in the sketal muscle.                            

     
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    Dr. Liz Simpson                                                    
    Principal Research Fellow

     

    Liz joined the University of Nottingham in 1991 having previously worked for the NHS.

    Liz's major research interests include fuel metabolism in health and disease and the impact of lifestyle and nutrition on metabolic and cardiovascular function.                                                                                                                                                                                                          

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    Dr. Mark Cole                                                          

    Assistant Professor of Integrative Physiology                                  

    Mark joined the University of Nottingham in 2013 having previously work at the University of Oxford.

    Mark's recent research interests are centred around cardiovascular physiology and chronic hypoxia. Mark is also a Senior Tutor for the Sport and Exercise Science BSc.                               

     
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    Dr. Sophie Joannise           

    Assistant Professor of Exercise Science

    Sophie joined the University of Nottingham in 2023 having previously worked at Manchester Metropolitan University.

    Sophie’s research interests are broadly focused on understanding the skeletal muscle’s ability to remodel with a specific focus on satellite cells. Sophie is interested in understanding how these cells are regulated and dysregulated, and how their function can be improved. She is an expert in using a host of molecular techniques to explore satellite cell function.

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    Dr. Paul Harlow          

    Assistant Professor of Sport and Exercise Science

    Paul joined the University in 2019 having previously worked at Leeds Beckett University.

    Paul is a Senior Tutor for the Sport and Exercise Science BSc and teaches across multiple modules on the degree. His research interests lie within the area of exercise recovery and nutritional manipulation, with a particular focus on the repletion of muscle glycogen, the attenuation of muscle damage and the recovery of muscle function.                           

     
    Tasuku Terada

    Dr. Tasuku Terada

    Assistant Professor of Exercise Science 

     

    Tasuku joined the University of Nottingham in 2023 having previously worked at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.

    Tasuku's current research interests are based around exploring the role of exercise in preventing and managing chronic health conditions, such as obesity, type II diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.

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    Dr. Laurence Warren-Westgate       

    Assistant Professor of Sport, Exercise and Health Psychology

    Laurence joined the University in 2023 having previously worked at Loughborough University.

    Laurence’s main research interests are within the fields of perceptual-cognitive expertise and exercise psychology, focusing on how individuals perceive and interact with their environment. His research interests include gaze behaviour, active travel, and skill acquisition.    

     
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    Dr. William Tyne

    Teaching Associate in Sport & Exercise Psychology

    Will joined the University of Nottingham in 2023 following the completion of his PhD at Loughborough University.

    Will teaches across multiple psychology-based modules on the Sport and Exercise Science BSc. Will's research interests revolve around assessing the impact of recreational physical challenges and psychological development, examining the relationship between physical activity and wellbeing, and investigating effective strategies for behaviour change in the context of health and lifestyle choices.  

     

                                        

    Technical Staff

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    Sara Brown                                                      
    David Greenfield Human Physiology Unit Manager

    Sara joined the University of Nottingham in 2009 having previously worked at Astra Zeneca.

    Sara is responsible for the day-to-day management of technical staff, the research facilities and oversees all the ongoing research within the research group.                                                    

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    Dr. Joanne Mallinson                                                      
    Advanced Technical Specialist

    Jo joined the University of Nottingham in 2006 after completing her PhD at De Montfort University.

    Jo is a technical specialist who is responsible for the organisation and execution of research work within the group. She has expertise in exercise physiology measurements, ultrasound, DEXA and MRI imaging and muscle sample processing.        

     
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    Dr. Scott Cooper                                                      
    Advanced Technical Specialist

                                                Scott joined the University in 2001 after completing his PhD here at the University of Nottingham.

    Scott oversees the day-to-day management of the analytical laboratories, as well as conducting a range of specialised analytical techniques for the research group.    

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

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    Matthew Westerman        

    Senior Technical Teaching Specialist

    Matt joined the University of Nottingham in 2018 following the completion of his MSc in Exercise Physiology at Loughborough University.

    Matt is the Sport and Exercise Science technical lead and oversees the day-to-day management of the Sport and Exercise Science teaching laboratories, as well as delivering teaching and research project supervision on the Sport and Exercise Science BSc and Medicine BMedSci and BMBS.        

     
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    Benjamin Rippon                                           
    Senior Teaching Technician

    Ben joined the University of Nottingham in 2018 following the completion of his MSc in Sport Science at Sheffield Hallam University.

    Ben is responsible for maintaining the BSc Sport and Exercise Science teaching laboratories, as well as delivering laboratory-based teaching and supervision to UG project students on Sport and Exercise Science BSc

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    Melanie Tooley                                                 
    Senior Research Technician

    Mel joined the University of Nottingham in 2011 following completion of her undergraduate degree in BSc Sport and Exercise Science at Leeds Beckett University.

    Melanie is responsible for delivering human physiology and nutrition-based research studies and projects, as well as carrying out equipment maintenance and upkeep within the DGHPU laboratories.                                                            

     
    Sarir Sarmad
    Dr. Sarir Sarmad                                                           
    Senior Teaching Technician  

    Sarir joined the University of Nottingham in 2023 having previously worked at the University of Leicester Cardiovascular Department.

    Sarir is supporting the delivery of laboratory-based teaching on the Sport and Exercise Science BSc, as well as providing analytical services within the group.                                                                                   

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    Mia Keeton                                                                   
    Senior Teaching Technician 

    Mia joined the University in 2015 and successfully completed an apprenticeship here at Nottingham, as well as gaining a degree in Applied Biosciences.

    Mia is responsible for supporting the delivery of laboratory-based teaching on the Sport and Exercise Science BSc, as well as supporting multiple research projects within the research group.       

     
    Charles Steward

    Dr. Charles Steward

    Specialist Human Studies Technician 

    Charles joined the University of Nottingham in 2024 having previously completed his MSc at Beijing Sport University and PhD at Coventry University.

    Charles is interested in understanding the physiological adaptations of exercise training and environmental stressors to promote healthy ageing. Charles is responsible for co-ordinating and delivering the TIARA study.

    Donald Peden

    Dr. Donald Peden

    Specialist Human Studies Technician 

    Donald joined the University of Nottingham in 2024 having previously worked at Loughborough University.

    Donald’s research interests and expertise are within the fields of physiological adaptations to physical activity and exercise, particularly skeletal muscle morphology and mitochondrial function. Donald is working to co-ordinate and deliver the CHAIN study.

     
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    Sally Cordon
    Senior Technical Specialist (Research)

     Sally joined the University of Nottingham in 2001 after studying at the University of Manchester. 

    Sally is responsible for running and developing methods to measure hormones and markers in metabolic physiology. She specialises in techniques such as enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), radio-immunoassay (RIA), high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and spectrophotometric methods.        

     

     

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    Postdoctoral Researchers                                       

     

     

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    Experimental Medicine, Metabolic and Nutritional Physiology Research Group

    David Greenfield Human Physiology Unit
    School of Life Sciences
    Medical School
    University of Nottingham
    Nottingham, NG7 2UH