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University of Exeter Medical School

Marianna Apicella

Postgraduate Researcher
Sport and Health Sciences

University of Exeter
Richard's Building
St Luke's Campus
Exeter EX1 2LU

About me:

I joined the University in 2021 to complete a PhD with the Nutritional Physiology Research Group. My research focuses on the effect of the menstrual cycle on muscle protein synthesis and muscle protein breakdown.

Supervisors: Professor Francis Stephens, Professor Benjamin Wall and Dr Marlou Dirks.


Interests:
  • The menstrual cycle
  • Women
  • Muscle
  • Protein
  • Recovery

Qualifications:

BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science – First Class – Loughborough University

MSc Sport and Exercise Nutrition – Merit – Loughborough University


Career:

My previous roles in academia:

  • Laboratory Technician
  • Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Physiology and Nutrition
  • Course Leader BSc Applied Sports Science

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