Centre for
Integrated Research in Life and Health Sciences
Research Projects
Our members work on a wide range of research projects, you can learn more about them below.
Variations in energy expenditure in humans and other animals
Prof. Lewis Halsey, Dr Andrea Perna, Dr Daniel Perkins, Dr Chris Tyler, Dr Emily Watkins
The roles of coffee derivatives in pancreatic beta cell survival and function in type 2 diabetes
Adele Costabile & Astrid Hauge-Evans; PhD student Kittiwadee Sarnsamak
Microplastics in groundwater ecosystems: a global impact analysis (PlaStyx)
Anne Robertson, Julia Reiss, Dan Perkins & Stefan Krause (University of Birmingham)
Optimising physical and cognitive health and performance in humans exposed to extreme temperatures
Dr Adam Bruton, Dr Neale Tillin, Dr Steve Trangmar, Dr Chris Tyler, and Dr Emily Watkins
Impact of digital healthcare services for adults with coeliac disease
Dr Yvonne Jeanes with NHS external partners
The neuromechanics and biology of skeletal muscle force production
Neale Tillin, Richard Mackenzie, Omar Mian, Adam Bruton, Peter Wright, Siobhan Strike, Nicholas Hurren
Lowering cholesterol efficacy of Lactobacillus plantarum ECGC 13110402 LPLDL® in hypercholesterolaemic adults
Adele Costabile; Website: https://discoverthesecretofgoodhealth.weebly.com
The effect of botanical extracts on gut health, immunity and metabolic disorders
Adele Costabile, Michael Patterson, Steve Trangmar
Postprandial glucose and gastrointestinal hormone responses related to hunger and satiety after the intake of prebiotic foods in health and disease
Adele Costabile, Richard Mackenzie, Michael Patterson, Steve Trangmar
Potential prebiotic efficacy on blood inflammatory markers, gut microbiota composition and tolerance and skin conditions in healthy females aged >50 yrs over a 3-month period.
Adele Costabile, Michelle Sahai & Leigh Gibson
Optimising simulation interventions for performance and learning in humans
: Dr Adam Bruton, Dr Neale Tillin, Dr Ceri Diss, Dr Andrew Greene, Dr Omar Mian
Can stress lead to obesity or metabolic disease
Dr Michael Patterson, Dr Adele Costabile, Prof Jolanta Opacka-Juffry (Honorary Fellow)
Endometriosis in the UK: Quality of life and variations in treatment.
Jodie Hughes (PhD Student) supervised by Dr Astrid Hauge-Evans and Dr Patrick Brady
Elucidating the molecular mechanism of action of stimulant new psychoactive substances (NPS) that target the high-affinity transporter for dopamine.
Dr Michelle Sahai, Prof Jolanta Opacka-Juffry
Phenolic acid content and fibre in Nigerian wholegrains: their metabolism, bioavailability and potential cardiovascular benefits.
Giulia Corona, Adele Costabile, Yolanda Calle, Volker Behrends (PhD students – Oghenerukevwe, Anne Obayiuwana)
The tumour microenvironment in haematological malignancies
Dr Yolanda Calle and Dr Maria Teresa Esposito
From 'Feed the Birds' to 'Do not Feed the Animals'
Garry Marvin (Project CoI), Giovanna Capponi (3 year Post Doctoral Associate), Garry Marvin and Stuart Semple, supervisors for 3 PhD students (Alex Mullan, Herre de Bondt, Helen Nakielny) included in the project.
Rising from the Depths: Utilising Marine Cultural Heritage in East Africa to Help Develop Sustainable Social, Economic and Cultural Benefits (Funded by the AHRC with a grant for £2m)
Garry Marvin, Nadine Beckmann, Jonathan Skinner (external) supervisors of 4 PhD students (Monicah Sairo, Kisiaya Saruni, Victor Alati, Fasco Chengula) included in the project.
Toybox Study Malaysia: improving healthy energy balance behaviours in pre-schoolers
Leigh Gibson, Sue Reeves, Cecilia Essau, Poh Bee Koon, Carolyn Summerbell, Whye Lian Cheah, Denise Koh , Julia Lee and Ruzita Abd Talib.