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Dr. Rachel Churm is a Senior Lecturer in Sports and Exercise Sciences at Swansea University's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Her research bridges molecular genetics, biochemistry, and clinical applications, focusing on the interplay between hormone regulation, immune function, and glucose homeostasis in obesity-related diseases. She collaborates closely with Swansea University School of Medicine's Diabetes Research Group and external partners like the NHS and Ospreys in the Community.
- Teaching: Undergraduate genetics, quantitative data analysis, and MSc Diabetes Practice modules
- Research: Explores exercise interventions for metabolic syndrome, post-menopausal health, and ghrelin-mediated diabetes mechanisms
- Supervision: Advises PhD/MSc students on cardiometabolic health, walking rugby interventions, and exercise-risk modeling in diabetes
Recent publications analyze metabolic adaptations to Mediterranean diets, vascular biomarkers in type 1 diabetes, and exercise-conditioned serum effects on cancer prevention. She is available for postgraduate supervision and leads public engagement initiatives like The Real Hunger Games webinar series.
