Inspirational Women in SSEHS

Our female academics are powering the future of sport, bioscience and psychology with their world leading and internationally excellent research.

Read about the incredible research led by featured women from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences.

Meet our incredible academics

hibbah sitting at her desk in her office

How can lifestyle behaviour interventions prevent disease?

Dr Hibbah Osei-Kwasi
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Can exercise prevent cancer?

Dr Kajal Gokal
tamara in the ncsem

How can we take steps toward better ACL rehabilitation?

Tamara Valen膷i膷
Dr Hilary McDermott

Improving student experience through teaching innovation

Dr Hilary McDermott
Kirsty Reynolds

Exploring optimising carbohydrate intake for endurance sports

Kirsty Reynolds
Dr Carolynne Mason

Examining the positive impact of sport

Dr Carolynne Mason
emma o donnell in the labs with ultrasound muscle machine

What's the link between estrogen, exercise, our hearts and menopause?

Emma O'Donnell
prof fehmidah munir in her office

How can the workplace better support employee wellbeing?

Professor Fehmidah Munir
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How does gut health affect athletic performance?

Sam Rowland
cycling through autumn trees

How is weight management helpful for prehabilitation?

Dr Claire Madigan