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Dr. Ant Shepherd is an Associate Professor in Clinical Exercise Physiology at the University of Portsmouth, affiliated with the School of Psychology, Sport and Health Sciences within the Faculty of Science & Health. He also contributes to the Institute of Life Sciences and Healthcare and the Centre for Integrated Health and Wellbeing. Dr. Shepherd holds an ORCID identifier (0000-0001-6392-7944) and is actively involved in PhD supervision and academic leadership.
- Education: BSc (Hons) Sports Science (Bangor University), MSc Exercise Rehabilitation (Bangor University), PhD (University of Exeter, 2015)
- Postdoctoral Experience: University of Exeter Medical School
Research Interests: Dr. Shepherd focuses on using novel interventions—such as nutritional strategies and exposure to extreme environments—to improve metabolic and cardiovascular health. His work emphasizes patient-centered outcomes, particularly in chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, cystic fibrosis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He explores disease pathophysiology to identify therapeutic strategies.
Publications: His recent work includes studies on cardiovascular function in cystic fibrosis patients, the effects of ketone esters in diabetes, and the role of nitrate in vascular health. Articles often employ randomized controlled trials and observational designs.
- Awards: Runner-up, Inaugural Annual Review Prize of the Physiological Society (2021)
Advising & Grants: Supervises multiple PhD students and postdocs. Serves as a grant reviewer for the Medical Research Council and reviews for journals including Journal of Applied Physiology and Thorax. Active in collaborative projects, such as investigating climate adaptation strategies in diabetes and the effects of passive heating on older adults.
Labs & Teams: Leads research teams in translational exercise physiology and collaborates internationally on projects related to cystic fibrosis, diabetes, and vascular health.
