Stefan Birkett

Dr. Stefan Birkett is a Senior Lecturer in Cardiovascular Rehabilitation and Programme Leader for the MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology at Manchester Metropolitan University's Institute of Sport. He holds a PhD and specializes in clinical exercise physiology, focusing on prehabilitation and rehabilitation strategies for cardiac, cancer, and vascular patients. His research emphasizes improving patient outcomes through evidence-based exercise interventions.

Teaching responsibilities include leading the MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology program and supervising PhD and MRes students in clinical research areas. He is actively engaged in projects addressing rehabilitation needs across multiple patient groups.

Contact: S.Birkett@mmu.ac.uk.