Oxford Brookes University,
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences,
Department of Sport, Health Sciences and Social Work,
Sport & Coaching Sciences
Masters (MSc) by Research one year, full-time self-funded programme
Eligibility: Home UK/EU applicants who must be permanently resident in the UK/EU
Academic Fees: £4,500.00 (self-funded by applicant)
Bench Fees: £1,000.00 (self-funded by applicant)
Closing Date: 3rd November 2020, 12 noon
Interview Date(s): 11th November 2020
Start date: January 2021 or September 2021
Project Title: The influence of hydroxy gas on exercise induced muscle damage and associated inflammation.
Director of Studies and main supervisor: Dr John Jakeman
2nd supervisor: Dr Peter Wright
Eligibility: Applicants require a good Honours degree (2.1 or equivalent) in Sports Science, or a related scientific subject. Home UK, EU only are eligible to apply for January 2021. Full time study would be preferred, but a part
time option could be accommodated. A 10% discount will be available for OBU alumni.
Project Description:
This project aims to examine whether exercise induced muscle damage symptoms and associated inflammation can be reduced through the inhalation of a Hydrogen-Oxygen combination known as hydroxy gas. Oxidative stress in the cell results from
the robust oxidising potential of excess reactive oxygen species (ROS). Acute oxidative stress may result from various conditions, such as vigorous exercise, inflammation, injury, etc. Since the 2007 discovery that molecular hydrogen (H2) has selective antioxidant properties, multiple studies have shown that H2
has beneficial effects in diverse animal models and human disease. Besides the strong anti-inflammatory properties, hydrogen is also known as an anti-oxidant and anti-apoptotic agent, which appears to help protect against oxidative stress and cell
death. However, studies in sports science and/or sports medicine context are still sparse and require investigation with more rigorous methods.
The findings of this study will guide future studies on the efficacy of hydroxy gas consumption in the context of cell protection and anti-inflammation that could be used either as a recovery strategy in sports or the treatment of inflammatory
related symptoms in a variety of health conditions.
The project will be based at Oxford Brookes University (Headington Campus) with SEPARG - the Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity Research Group, which is linked to the Sport & Coaching Sciences team. We undertake research focusing on
improving performance as well as health and other aspects of sports
https://www.brookes.ac.uk/shssw/sport-and-coaching-sciences/research/sport--exercise-and-physical-activity-research-group/
NB
Please note that this is a self-funded research project, and the academic fees and bench fees must be paid for by the successful applicant. This project is only available to applicants eligible for Home / EU fees in January 2021.
For further information on the project please e-mail: Dr John Jakeman:
jjakeman@brookes.ac.uk
How to apply: Email the Research Administrator
alangford@brookes.ac.uk
for an application pack. Completed application forms should be returned to
hlsapplications@brookes.ac.uk
by the deadline.