Maria Perissiou

Dr. Maria Perissiou is a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Exercise Physiology at the University of Portsmouth, affiliated with the School of Psychology, Sport and Health Sciences and the Faculty of Science and Health. She leads the Physical Activity, Health and Rehabilitation Thematic Research Group and is part of the Clinical, Health and Rehabilitation Research Team (CHaRT). Her research focuses on cardiovascular physiology, particularly the role of exercise in preventing/treating cardiovascular diseases, vascular function assessment, and the impact of lifestyle factors like nutrition and posture on health. She holds grants from institutions such as the Physiological Society and has published extensively in high-impact journals.

Education:

• BSc and MSc in Sports Science, National and Kapodestrian University of Athens
• PhD in Clinical Exercise Physiology, University of the Sunshine Coast (Australia)
• Postdoctoral Fellowship at Queensland University of Technology (2018)

Research Interests: Cardiovascular health, exercise interventions, vascular physiology, low-carbohydrate diets, and translational medicine.

Key Achievements:

• Secured £150k+ in research grants
• Over 25 peer-reviewed publications
• Recipient of 3 unspecified scientific awards

Lab/Tech Teams: Member of the Physical Activity, Health and Rehabilitation Thematic Research Group and CHaRT. Collaborates with institutes like the Institute of Life Sciences and Healthcare and the Centre for Integrated Health and Wellbeing.