The ATIMA study

During this project, we’ll examine if differences in inflammation explain why some people lose more muscle than others as they get older.

The SynKETO Project: Does synbiotic supplementation improve the effects of a ketogenic diet?

We are exploring whether supplements (synbiotics) can help people manage their LDL cholesterol levels during a ketogenic diet and reduce long-term health risks.

The KETO-GENETIC project

This project aims to increase our understanding of the relationship between ketosis and heart disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer and kidney disease.

High-intensity interval training for cardiometabolic health benefits in chronic paraplegia

This study will determine if upper-body high-intensity interval training is effective at improving cardiometabolic health outcomes in people with paraplegia.

Mobilising vitamin D sequestered in adipose tissue in humans with exercise (VitaDEx)

Vitamin D can become ‘trapped’ in our adipose (fat) tissue and this study will examine whether exercise can help to release it.

How altering breakfast consumption impacts energy balance and metabolism

This study will investigate the effects of altering the protein content of breakfast on energy balance and metabolism.

Help us research how metabolism is impacted by exercise at different times of the day

Earn £400 and help us research how exercise during different times of the day affects metabolism. We need healthy individuals aged 18-50 with a BMI of 18-35.

Does synbiotic supplementation improve the effects of a ketogenic diet? Help us find out

We need volunteers to help us investigate if a daily synbiotic supplement can help maintain healthy gut and blood cholesterol levels during a ketogenic diet.

Help us research how exercise plans can improve health for people with cystic fibrosis

We need volunteers to help us research the impacts of remotely delivered exercise plans on cardiovascular health in people with cystic fibrosis.

Help us research fat tissue inflammation and the regulation of muscle in older people

Take part in research into whether differing levels of fat tissue inflammation are linked to levels of muscle loss as people age.

Exercise the key to maintaining Vitamin D levels in winter, study finds

New research reveals that regular, moderate-intensity exercise helps maintain crucial vitamin D levels during the darker winter months.

Professor Javier Gonzalez on keto diet research for The Guardian podcast

Prof Javier Gonzalez from the Department for Health speaks to journalist Madeleine Finlay about his latest keto diet research for The Guardian's Science Weekly.

Exercise does increase calorie burn – but probably not as much as you might hope

Prof Dylan Thompson & Prof Javier Gonzalez debunk the weight loss claim in The Conversation.

Ketone drinks: why we’re testing the effects of this supplement on older adults

Anna Nicholas from the Centre for Nutrition, Exercise and Metabolism writes for The Conversation.