Julie Hunt

Dr. Julie Hunt is a Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Sciences at the University of Surrey’s School of Biosciences, part of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. She holds a BSc from the University of Brighton, an MSc from Loughborough University, and a PhD on peripheral vascular adaptations to resistance training with blood flow restriction. Her research focuses on skeletal muscle and vascular adaptations to exercise in healthy and clinical populations, particularly the mechanisms of ischemic strength training and its applications in rehabilitation.

As Programme Leader for the BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science course, she contributes to teaching and curriculum development. Her work bridges exercise physiology with clinical outcomes, addressing populations such as elderly individuals and rehabilitating athletes. Collaborations include partnerships with the English Institute of Sport, emphasizing applied research in performance and recovery.

Her publications highlight advancements in prehabilitation for cancer patients, vitamin D’s role in athletic performance, and interventions to counteract muscle wasting. Key themes include optimizing exercise protocols for populations unable to tolerate high mechanical loads, with implications for oncology, critical care, and sports medicine.

• Education: BSc Sports Science (Brighton, 2007), MSc Exercise Physiology (Loughborough, 2009), PhD (Loughborough, 2012)
• Research Collaborations: Dr. Steve Ingham and Dr. Jamie Pringle (English Institute of Sport)
• Teaching: BSc Sport and Exercise Science Programme Leadership