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Professor Jamie Macdonald is a leading academic at Bangor University's School of Psychology and Sport Science, where he holds a Professor position in Sport and Exercise Science. His research integrates clinical exercise physiology, digital health innovation, and high-altitude/outdoor physiology. Key affiliations include The Institute for Applied Human Physiology, Kidney Research UK Clinical Study Group (Co-Chair), Wales Kidney Research Unit (Exercise & Nutrition Thematic Lead), and Mountain Rescue England and Wales collaborations.
- Education: PhD in Clinical Exercise Physiology (2006), BSc in Sport Science (2001)
- Teaching: Course Lead for Adventure Sport Science degree; teaches Advanced Research Design and Professional Life Skills
His research focuses on physical activity interventions for chronic disease, particularly kidney disease, where he leads the KIDNEY BEAM digital health platform project. Additional work examines outdoor practitioners' physiology through mountain expeditions and hypoxia chamber studies. Recent publications analyze digital interventions, intradialytic exercise, and cerebral responses to hypoxia.
Scientific contributions include over 40 peer-reviewed articles, with recent work on digital health cost-effectiveness and exercise in transplant rehabilitation. Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2011), NIH Good Clinical Practice certification (2016). Supervises PhD, Masters, and medical students.
