Study Physiology and Sports Science at the University of Glasgow (2000-2004) before completing a PhD (2004-2007) at Brunel University London. Postdoctoral training in the Division of Cardiovascular Diseases at Mayo Clinic, USA (2009-2014). Position: University Academic Fellow in Cardiovascular Exercise Medicine in Faculty of Biological Sciences - University of Leeds, UK. Areas of expertise: Pulmonary vascular function; pulmonary hypertension; pulmonary mechanics; lung diffusing capacity; exercise-induced respiratory and locomotor muscle fatigue; exercise capacity.