Edward Bliss

Dr. Edward Bliss is a Senior Lecturer in Medical Laboratory Science at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ), School of Health and Medical Sciences. He holds qualifications including a BBioSc, BSc(Hons), and PhD from USQ. His research focuses on the interplay between exercise, cerebrovascular function, and cognitive health, with a particular emphasis on aging populations, metabolic syndrome, and cancer survivorship. Dr. Bliss is affiliated with the Centre for Health Research and has contributed to over 3,000 research output views and 1,000 downloads. His work spans experimental physiology, clinical interventions, and translational research.

Key research interests include:

• Cerebrovascular function modulation through exercise
• Cognitive health in breast cancer survivors
• Role of capsaicin and other nutraceuticals in metabolic disorders
• Respiratory muscle adaptations post-COVID-19
• Gut-brain axis interactions in obesity

Current supervisory roles include doctoral projects on capsaicin supplementation, cannabidiol therapies, and physical activity interventions for older adults. His publications demonstrate a strong focus on translational research bridging exercise physiology and clinical outcomes.

Lab/team affiliations include collaborative projects with the Centre for Health Research, focusing on multidisciplinary approaches to health challenges such as metabolic syndrome and cancer rehabilitation.