Postdoctoral Training Fellow, MRC Harwell Institute
I am interested in the genetic and neuroendocrine regulation of energy balance, body composition and fat distribution. My previous research has focused on the chronophysiology of energy balance, and I am currently working on non-coding genetic regulation of fat distribution and subsequent metabolic outcomes.
Belly fat linked to higher risk of premature death, regardless of your weight
Oct 05, 2020 13:35 pm UTC| Health
Its well known that carrying extra fat around your waist can be harmful to your health, bringing greater risk of developing illnesses such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease. But a recent study found that, regardless of...
Obesity: hamsters may hold the clue to beating it
Oct 09, 2018 13:30 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health
The global obesity crisis shows no signs of abating, and we urgently need new ways to tackle it. Consuming fewer calories and burning more energy through physical activity is a proven way to lose weight, but its clearly...
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