Research
Exercise Physiology is concerned studying the physiological responses to exercise. Our work focuses on both the acute and chronic adaptations to exercise, from a molecular to a whole system level.
Basic science projects in this area include investigations of the immunological, neurological, hormonal, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems response to exercise using cellular, molecular and systemic approaches.
Applied science projects include exercise interventions for clinical populations (e.g., people with diabetes, cardiovascular disease or cancer) and those at an increased risk of chronic disease (e.g., older adults).
Collectively, UQ exercise physiology research aims to reduce the risk, progression and side effects of chronic disease through exercise. Our research uses a biopsychosocial approach to enhance understanding of the optimal exercise ‘dose’ to improve the health of people with, or at high risk of, chronic disease.