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Biography
Alex is a lecturer in physiology who joined UEA's Norwich Medical School in 2019.
After completing his undergraduate degree in sports biomedicine at the University of Dundee, Alex studied exercise physiology as a postgraduate and has subsequently undertaken several years of postdoctoral research. Alex had the privilege of being a member of the Extremes Research Group at Bangor University and Endurance Research Group at the University of Kent. Alex started working on multidisciplinary, UK Ministry of Defence research programmes in 2014, with findings used to support policy. Since 2019, Alex has worked closely with colleagues within Norwich Clinical Trials Unit to implement clinical trials with volunteer participants. Alex is motivated to better understand the physiology underlying human health and physical performance, with interests in the impact of exercise and nutrition. Alex is passionate about sharing his enthusiasm for applied physiology with his peers and the next generation of doctors, healthcare professionals, and researchers.
Alex is an editorial board member of Physiology News — The Physiological Society’s magazine featuring latest developments in physiology research, education, and policy.
Publications: Google Scholar / ResearchGate
Previous appointments at UEA:
- Senior research associate, Norwich Medical School (2019-2024).
- Lecturer in physiology, School of Health Sciences (2023-2024).
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, Bangor University
Master of Science, Bangor University
Bachelor of Science, University of Dundee
Postgraduate Certificate Clinical Education, University of East Anglia
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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The Role of PTH in treatment of Stress Fractures in Army Recruits
Fraser, W., Shepstone, L., Alibert, L., Colles, A., Goodall, K., Leavey, N., Pond, M., Sims, E., Stirling, S., Swart, A. M., Carswell, A., Dutton, J., Piec, I., Tang, J. & Washbourne, C.
1/03/18 → 31/01/22
Project: Research
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Hormonal contraceptive use and physical performance, body composition, and musculoskeletal injuries during military training
O'Leary, T. J., Evans, H. A., Close, M-E. O., Izard, R. M., Walsh, N. P., Coombs, C. V., Carswell, A. T., Oliver, S. J., Tang, J. C. Y., Fraser, W. D. & Greeves, J. P., 6 Nov 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Iron status is associated with tibial structure and vitamin D metabolites in healthy young men
O’Leary, T. J., Jackson, S., Izard, R. M., Walsh, N. P., Carswell, A., Oliver, S. J., Tang, J. C. Y., Fraser, W. D. & Greeves, J., Sept 2024, In: Bone. 186, 117145.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Sex differences in iron status during military training: A prospective cohort study of longitudinal changes and associations with endurance performance and musculoskeletal outcomes
O'Leary, T. J., Jackson, S., Izard, R. M., Walsh, N. P., Coombs, C. V., Carswell, A. T., Oliver, S. J., Tang, J. C. Y., Fraser, W. D. & Greeves, J. F., 28 Feb 2024, In: British Journal of Nutrition. 131, 4, p. 581-592 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Distal tibial bone properties and bone stress injury risk in young men undergoing arduous physical training
Eastman, K., O’Leary, T. J., Carswell, A., Walsh, N., Izard, R., Fraser, W. & Greeves, J., Sept 2023, In: Calcified Tissue International. 113, 3, p. 317-328 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Vitamin D metabolites are associated with musculoskeletal injury in young adults: A prospective cohort study
Carswell, A. T., O'Leary, T. J., Swinton, P., Jackson, S., Tang, J. C. Y., Oliver, S. J., Izard, R. M., Walsh, N. P., Fraser, W. D. & Greeves, J. P., Oct 2023, In: Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. 38, 10, p. 1453-1464 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile1 Citation (Scopus)11 Downloads (Pure)