Kelly Bowden Davies

Dr Kelly Bowden Davies is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences at Manchester Metropolitan University, specializing in integrative human physiology and metabolism. Her research focuses on lifestyle interventions, particularly time-restricted eating (TRE) as a culturally sensitive strategy to prevent Type 2 diabetes in South Asian communities. She also investigates the impact of physical inactivity on cardiometabolic health and co-develops interventions for underserved populations. As an early-career researcher, she leads initiatives such as the ART of Healthy Ageing Network and co-leads the ManMet ECHO group, prioritizing patient and public involvement in research. Her work aligns with the university’s impact agenda, emphasizing community engagement and translational research.

Dr Davies’ career includes roles at Newcastle University and the University of Liverpool, with expertise spanning exercise physiology, metabolic syndrome, and translational research methodologies. She has organized international meetings like the 2024 Dietary Manipulations for Health conference and contributes to collaborations with institutions such as the NHS Applied Research Collaboration (ARC). Her research outputs span metabolic physiology, dietary strategies, and clinical applications, with a focus on aging populations and culturally adapted interventions.

Key projects include Royal Society-funded studies on TRE combined with advanced imaging techniques and Abbott Diabetes Care initiatives exploring mealtime whey protein effects. Awards and grants highlight her contributions to metabolic health research, though no named prizes are explicitly stated. She actively bridges academic and community sectors through initiatives like the Sale Sharks Girls Tackle Rugby program, demonstrating her commitment to applied and equitable research.