My PhD was undertaken in the field of cardiovascular exercise physiology and muscle proteomics.
Studies undertaken as main investigator:
The Effects of L-arginine on maximal skin blood flow and temperature regulation during exercise. The Effects of a 30 week Exercise Training Intervention on Cardiac Function in Men and Women Aged 55-65 Years. This research was funded by the British Heart Foundation. The Effect of Interval and Continuous Exercise Training on Cardiac Function in Young Men and Women. This research was funded by the British Heart Foundation.The Effects of Exercise Training on Muscle Protein Expression in Young Men and Women.
Since my PhD I have been involved in the following projects: The effect of exercise training on heart function, aerobic fitness and health of the blood vessels in trained and untrained adolescent girls. Evaluating the vascular health check service in Blackburn and Darwen. This research was funded by Blackburn and Darwen PCT. The effects of a 12 week walking programme on physiological and psychological health: Is 10,000 steps a day enough.