Human, Environmental & Exercise Physiology
The Human, Environmental & Exercise Physiology Theme brings together researchers on the metabolic responses to exercise and nutrition in both health and disease, from molecular mechanisms to ‘whole body’ studies.
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The Human, Environmental & Exercise Physiology Theme encompasses a wide range of topics across the spectrum of health and disease, from mechanistic studies investigating the acute responses and long-term adaptation to exercise, to the optimisation of physical function in a variety of populations. Indeed, it is the study of how physiological systems integrate to determine physiological function that attracted me to this Theme, and my aim is to highlight the importance of human physiology and promote the work of physiologists within our theme. Along with the other Theme Leads and colleagues in The Physiological Society, we hope to achieve this through conferences, symposia, workshops, and other professional development opportunities.
Dr Paul Ansdell, Human, Environmental & Exercise Physiology Theme Lead
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Dr Paul Ansdell, Northumbria University, UK
I am currently a Lecturer in Exercise Physiology at Northumbria University, and recently completed my PhD studying sex differences in the integrative physiological responses to exercise. My research interests relate to diversity in physiological function, and how age, sex, and hormonal status influence acute and chronic responses to exercise.
I believe that this Theme has a fundamental role in science and in public society. I aim to support other members and showcase the role of physiology with the public. Specifically, I have two main goals. One is to foster scientific advancement and support scientists in an inclusive environment. The second is to engage with the public to show the importance of physiological research for the health-span and for tackling the major current global challenges.
Dr Irene Di Giulio, Human, Environmental & Exercise Physiology Theme Lead
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Dr Irene Di Giulio, King’s College London, UK
My research focuses on human biomechanics and motor control, and I try to understand how the brain controls movement. In my work, I quantify motor function in healthy individuals and in patients, especially people with Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders, to better understand the functional deficits, propose new pathological mechanisms, and suggest better pathways for treatment. I strongly believe that a detailed understanding of physiology is required to propose smart solutions. Additionally, over the years I have developed an interest for aerospace physiology, and I work in the area of inclusive space travel, with my colleagues at King’s College London and at the German Aerospace Centre (DLR).
Specialities in this Theme
| CRAC | Cardiovascular, respiratory & autonomic |
| CS | Cellular signalling |
| CP | Comparative physiology |
| GIT | Gastrointestinal tract |
| HP | Human physiology |
| L | Locomotion |
| MC | Muscle contraction |
| RP | Renal physiology |
| Resp | Respiratory physiology |
| SMC | Sensorimotor control |
| SF | Sensory functions |
| SM | Smooth muscle |
| SSP | Somatosensory physiology |
| TE | Teaching |