Jon Brazier

Dr Jon Brazier serves as a Senior Lecturer in Strength and Conditioning within the Department of Psychology, Sport and Geography at the University of Hertfordshire's School of Life and Medical Sciences. He maintains active roles in the Centre for Research in Psychology and Sports, High Performance Sport Research Group, and Exercise, Health and Wellbeing Research Group. As an accredited strength and conditioning coach with both the UKSCA and NSCA, he has provided coaching support across professional football, combat sports, and track and field.

His research focuses on the intersection of genetics and athletic performance, particularly:

• Molecular physiology of musculoskeletal injuries in rugby athletes
• Genetic influences on concussion susceptibility and recovery
• Effects of extreme exercise on kidney health and systemic physiology
• Gene variant associations with soft tissue injury history and performance phenotypes

His work leverages advanced genomic techniques to develop personalized injury prevention strategies for elite athletes.

Analysis of his 39 publications (2014-2025) reveals strong specialization in sports genomics and rugby athlete physiology, with increasing focus on epigenetic concussion mechanisms and renal impacts of extreme exercise. Key publication venues include the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport and Gene.

Professional recognition includes Scopus-indexed publications with notable citations in rugby injury genetics research. His collaborative network spans multiple international institutions focused on sports medicine and athletic performance optimization.

Brazier actively mentors students within Hertfordshire's sports science programs and contributes to the university's research ecosystem through the High Performance Sport Research Group. His practical coaching experience informs evidence-based approaches to athlete development and injury prevention.

Current research infrastructure includes partnerships with professional rugby organizations and access to elite athlete cohorts for genomic and physiological studies. Future work appears directed toward clinical translation of genetic findings into personalized training and rehabilitation protocols.