معرفی
Emily Hume is an Assistant Professor in the Sport Exercise and Rehabilitation Department at Northumbria University. Her research focuses on respiratory physiology, chronic disease rehabilitation, and digital health technologies. She specializes in gait assessment, mobility disorders, and the impact of conditions like COPD and long COVID on physical function. Hume leads studies on wearable sensor validation, exercise physiology interventions, and patient-centered outcome measures. She collaborates internationally on projects such as the Mobilise-D consortium, advancing real-world mobility monitoring technologies. Her work emphasizes translating physiological insights into clinical practice through rigorous validation and interdisciplinary approaches.
Research Interests:
- Cardiopulmonary exercise testing in chronic diseases
- Wearable sensor validation for gait analysis
- Long-term outcomes of post-COVID-19 rehabilitation
- Clinical trial design for COPD interventions
Recent Contributions:
Hume's recent studies include validating the Late-Life Function and Disability Instrument in COPD patients and developing protocols for submaximal exercise testing in long COVID. Her 2024 work on wrist-worn gait detection and 2023 Mobilise-D consortium protocols highlight her leadership in digital health innovation. Her research bridges clinical needs with technological advancements, emphasizing practical solutions for mobility-limiting conditions.
Grants & Collaboration:
- International multicenter studies on long-COVID rehabilitation
- Mobilise-D consortium for wearable sensor validation
Labs/Teams:
Active member of Northumbria’s Respiratory Physiology and Rehabilitation research group, focusing on translational research in chronic disease management.
