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In 1994 Rob was awarded a PhD by the University of Leeds, for work on the mechanical and physiological properties of mammalian muscle. Rob then undertook four years of postdoctoral research at the University of St. Andrews to study the effects of temperature and growth on skeletal muscle and locomotory performance of fish and frogs. Since then Rob has worked with leading international collaborators in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, France, UK and USA to undertake a range of research projects that have involved reciprocal travel to work at different research laboratories. These projects have included investigating the effects of obesity, ageing, temperature and seasonal muscle disuse (e.g. hibernation and aestivation) on skeletal muscle and locomotor performance in various vertebrate species. The funding of this work has included collaborative project grants from EU FP7 (€100,000; 2009-2013) and FAPESP (US$1,000,000, 2009-2013). The international collaborative projects have also generated over 30 peer reviewed journal papers. Recent collaborative work, with Professor Helen Maddock, related to drug induced cardiac toxicity, has attracted Innovate UK- NC3R, ERDF-KEEN and TSB-NC3R funding totalling over £1M.
Vision Statement
I am recognised internationally as one of very few experts in the usage of the work loop technique to analyse the mechanical performance of muscle, leading to multiple international collaborative research partnerships. Such work includes investigations into the effects of diet, ageing and activity on skeletal muscle performance. I am also working with Professor Helen Maddock to further develop the work loop technique as a ground breaking in vitro contractility assay that can provide a more accurate prediction of potential drug induced cardiac toxicity in preclinical and clinical settings, thereby reducing attrition within the drug discovery process.
Postgraduate Certificate, Coventry University
1 Sep 1998 → 30 Jun 1999
Award Date: 12 Aug 1999
Doctorate, University of Leeds
1 Oct 1991 → 30 Sep 1994
Award Date: 5 Nov 1991
Degree, University of Leeds
1 Oct 1998 → 30 Jun 1991
Award Date: 12 Sep 1991
Convenor of the Biomechanics Group, Society for Experimental Biology
1 Jul 2016 → …External examiner for MSc Sport and Exercise Physiology, Liverpool John Moores University
1 Aug 2015 → …External examiner of PhD, University of Western Australia
2012External Examiner of BA Applied Golf Management Studies, University of Birmingham
1 Aug 2011 → 31 Jul 2015External examiner of PhD, University of Leeds
2011External examiner of MSc/MA Sports Studies, Newman University College
1 Aug 2010 → 31 Jul 2013External examiner of BSc Bioveterinary Science, University of Liverpool
1 Aug 2009 → 31 Jul 2012External examiner of 2 MScR students, University of Hertfordshire
2009 → 2010External examiner of PGA Foundation degree in Golf, University of Birmingham
1 Aug 2004 → 31 Jul 2007External examiner of BSc Sport Science modules, Harper Adams University College/Warwickshire College
1 Aug 2003 → 31 Jul 2007External examiner of PhD, University of Queensland
2003Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Rob James (Speaker)
Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
Rob James (Chair)
Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
Rob James (Peer Reviewer)
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication peer-review
Rob James (Organiser)
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
Rob James (Organiser)
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference