Nicholas Sculthorpe

Nicholas Sculthorpe is a Professor and Associate Dean (Research & Innovation) at the School of Health and Life Sciences, University of the West of Scotland. His expertise spans Exercise Physiology, Cardiac/Vascular Health, and Mobile Health (mHealth). He leads a research group focused on mHealth interventions for Long COVID, Multiple Sclerosis, and aging populations, funded by the Chief Scientist Office (CSO) and National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).

• Research Themes:
• Role of physical activity/exercise in chronic conditions
• Ultrasound analysis of cardiac/vascular function
• mHealth technology for symptom tracking and adaptive interventions

Recent work includes developing mobile apps for real-time activity data collection and just-in-time adaptive interventions. Collaborations include the Healthy Ageing Collaborative and CSO-funded studies. His group investigates symptom management strategies for Long COVID and ME/CFS through co-production workshops.

Publications highlight impaired physical capacity in Long COVID/ME/CFS patients and the efficacy of mHealth tools. Current projects aim to expand mHealth applications for debilitating fatiguing conditions and enhance ultrasound analysis via data science.