Adrienne Hughes

Adrienne Hughes is a Lecturer in Physical Activity for Health at the University of Strathclyde's School of Psychological Sciences and Health. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Medicine (1998) and a PhD in 2003 from the University of Glasgow. Her research focuses on developing interventions to promote physical activity and improve health behaviors across diverse populations, including obese children, postnatal women, and cancer survivors. She evaluates intervention efficacy using both objective and subjective methods, with a focus on cardiovascular health, quality of life, and cardiometabolic outcomes.

• Education: BSc (1998) and PhD (2003) in Sport and Exercise Medicine from University of Glasgow

Her research explores patterns of sedentary behavior and physical activity across childhood, their impact on obesity and cardiometabolic health, and measurement methodologies. Notable projects include the Scottish Childhood Obesity Treatment Trial (SCOTT) and the More Active MuMs in Stirling (MAMMiS) trial. She also investigates adiposity rebound's influence on adolescent obesity using longitudinal data from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC).

Recent work includes evaluating Scotland's physical activity and diet policies through the Active Healthy Kids Report Card, highlighting disparities among children. She collaborates on digital health technology projects targeting physical activity in individuals with hypermobility disorders.

Teaching responsibilities include coordinating Advanced Topics in Physical Activity and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate research.