I obtained a BSc in Sports Coaching and Performance in 2012 and an MSc in Sport and Exercise Science in 2016 from the University of Hull. I was awarded a PhD in exercise physiology in 2021 where my research focused on the role of physical activity on cardiovascular disease risk in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
I have previously held research positions at Sheffield Hallam University and the University of York. In 2023, I joined York St John University as a University Research Fellow in the Institute for Health and Care Improvement.
My teaching experience is in the areas of exercise physiology, physical activity and health. I also contribute to research-specific training and sessions delivered to staff and postgraduate students.
I currently conduct research focused on the role of physical activity and exercise in the prevention of cardiovascular disease, both in clinical and non-clinical populations. My research interests include exercise physiology and lipid metabolism, particularly the impact of physical activity on lipid molecules implicated in the development of atherosclerosis. I am experienced in the development and management of clinical trials and conducting systematic reviews.
I am a member of a Health Research Authority (HRA) NHS Research Ethics Committee. I have been invited to peer-review articles for journals including Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport and Obesity Reviews.
