Nicola King

Dr. Nicola King is an Associate Professor of Cardiac Physiology at the University of Plymouth, within the School of Biomedical Sciences (Faculty of Health). Her academic roles include teaching cardiovascular physiology, pharmacotherapy, and respiratory physiology. She leads modules such as BHCS1008, BHCS2018, and BHCS3018, as well as the BSc Hons Biomedical Science with Integrated Foundation Year program. Her research focuses on cardiac physiology, surgical outcomes, renal transporters (e.g., PEPT1/PEPT2), and exercise interventions. She has supervised PhD student Helen Williams.

Dr. King’s work spans meta-analyses of cardiac surgeries (e.g., left atrial appendage occlusion, valve replacement), biomarkers in coronary artery disease, and the effects of exercise on lipid metabolism and gestational diabetes. She also contributes to food safety risk assessments, including microbial hazards in recreational environments. Her studies often address oxidative stress, hypertension, and sex differences in cardiomyocyte function.

Key research trends include methodological rigor in meta-analyses, translational insights into cardiac protection (e.g., methionine feeding, cardioplegia solutions), and integrative physiology linking renal and cardiovascular systems. Her publications emphasize evidence-based practices in clinical cardiology and public health.

Dr. King has advised on microbiological risk profiles for New Zealand Food Safety, focusing on pathogens in fresh produce and shellfish. No specific lab or team affiliations are noted in the provided text.