MSc by Research in Sports and Exercise Sciences - Skeletal Muscle in Health and Disease in Leeds United Kingdom | University of Leeds

Our studies center on skeletal muscle anatomy and physiology, employing diverse methodologies from analyzing basic molecular processes in excitation-contraction coupling to comprehensive evaluations of muscular performance. We examine muscle tissue components such as vascular networks and fiber types, along with neural pathways facilitating communication between the central nervous system and skeletal muscles.

Our work explores muscular fatigue and changes in muscle mass (wasting or growth), studying how these can be modified through various approaches like physical exercise, electrical stimulation, oxygen deprivation, dietary factors, training regimens, and pharmaceutical agents. Additionally, we investigate pathological mechanisms and possible treatments for muscle disorders including ischemic conditions, muscle mass abnormalities, cardiac dysfunction, malignant hyperthermia, and statin-related muscle complications.