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Prof. PITSILADIS, Yannis

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Education

- PGCE, Learning and Teaching (1997), South Bank University, United Kingdom

- PhD in Medical Sciences (9th July 1997), Aberdeen University, United Kingdom

- MMedSci, Sport and Exercise Science (1992), Sheffield University, United Kingdom

- PgDip, Sport and Exercise Science (1991), Loughborough University, United Kingdom

- Bachelor of Arts with Honours (Phys Ed)(1989), Rhodes University, South Africa

- Bachelor of Arts (Phys Ed) (1988), Rhodes University, South Africa

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Research Grants

  1. Evaluation of user value, feasibility, and acceptability of novel thermoregulatory data capture for future integration into an Activity Tracking App to promote physical activity: a pilot study with physically impaired individuals. EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY (ESA) In Response to ESA AO/1-11582/22/NL/MM/mma Submitted to: European Space Agency (ESA). Euro 58,417, 2023-2024.
  2. International Olympic Committee (IOC). Real time athlete biometrics and environmental monitoring. $58,300. 2023-2024. Research Application Authors: Yannis Pitsiladis, Antonio Tessitore, Sergio Migliorini (Under consideration).
  3. Hong Kong Sports Institute. Real time athlete monitoring with particular focus on health and performance success at upcoming Continental, Olympic and National Games. HK $8,991,278. 2023-2025 (Under consideration).
  4. RtR Broadcasting and Berlin Marathon Biometrics study. Adidas AG, Herzogenaurach, Germany. Euro 203,640. 2023-2024.
  5. Running shoe comfort barometer study. Adidas AG, Herzogenaurach, Germany. Euro 110,000. 2022-2024.
  6. World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Identifying the mechanisms and biomarkers of anabolic steroid-induced muscle memory in mice and humans. $ 299,815.00. 2023-2026 (Under consideration).
  7. On-running, Zurich, Switzerland. Development of an Algorithm to Determine Oxygen Uptake During Running. Euro 202,500. 2022.
  8. Adizero Adios Pro 3 Validation (acute and chronic) Study. Adidas AG, Herzogenaurach, Germany. Euro 85,000. 2021-2022.
  9. Earthing Footwear Validation Study. Adidas AG, Herzogenaurach, Germany. Euro 48,000. 2021.
  10. Gloria Sports Arena (www.gloriasportsarena.com.tr). The development and application of novel technologies for elite sport. Euro 50,000. 2021-2022.
  11. International Olympic Committee (IOC). Sports Integrity Project: Emergency Funding due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. $104.000. 2020-2021.
  12. kaatsu.com and World Olympian Association (WOA). The benefits of blood flow restriction training for elite athletes, the military, the elderly and the general population. £ 37,500. 2020-2023 (Match-funding PhD with the University of Brighton).
  13. DNA Genotek (https://dnagenotek.com), Canada. An omics approach to the detection of recombinant human erythropoietin (rHuEpo) doping in endurance athletes. $10,000. 2020-2021.
  14. International Olympic Committee (IOC). Protecting athletes’ health through the prevention of heat illness during the 2020 Tokyo summer Olympics. $53,00.00. 2020-2021.
  15. International Olympic Committee (IOC). Implications of RNA-seq in the detection of anabolic steroid use and harnessing of the molecular mechanism of muscle memory. $100,00.00. 2019-2020.
  16. Istituto delle Riabilitazioni Riba – IRR – Gruppo CIDIMU, Torino, Italy. The acute effects of brain stimulation on the physiological and perceptual responses during maximal and prolonged exercise. £25,005. 2018-2020.
  17. World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Necessary Steps for the Application of an Integrative “Omics” Solution to the Detection of Recombinant Human Erythropoietin. $ 350,000. 2018-2023.
  18. International Olympic Committee (IOC). The "Polyomics" Anti-Doping Project: A Concerted Effort to Develop the Next Generation Anti-Doping Approach. $150,000.00. 2017-2018.
  19. Development of the Sub2 marathon racing shoe. On-running, Pfingstweidstrasse 106, 8005, Zurich, Switzerland. $800,000. 2017-2018.
  20. World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Implications of RNA-seq in the detection of anabolic steroid use and the harnessing of the molecular mechanism(s) of muscle memory. $250,000. 2017-2019.
  21. Development of the next generation encapsulated fuel delivery system. Maurten AB, Biotech Center, Arvid Wallgrens Backe 20, 413 46, Gothenburg, Sweden (maurten.com). £105,854. 2016-2019.
  22. The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) Strategic Environmental Science Capital Call 2014. Polyomics Centre and Biobank for Aquatic Toxicity Research. £383,376.95. 2016-2018.
  23. World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). A systems biology biomarkers approach to the differentiation of recombinant human erythropoietin doping from confounding factors. $ 256,530. 2014-2017.
  24. World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). A New Dimension to the Detection of Recombinant Human Erythropoietin Doping Using Blood Gene Expression Profiles: Development of Direct Anti-Doping Applications. $85,137.23. 2013.
  25. World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). A systems biology biomarker based approach to the detection of microdose recombinant human erythropoietin doping. $308,364. 2011-2013.
  26. World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Metabolomic profiling of recombinant erythropoietin (r-HuEPO) in caucasian and east-African endurance trained athletes. $268,675. 2011-2013.
  27. World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Application of a minimally-invasive method for RNA sampling and the addition of miRNA to the detection of recombinant human erythropoietin (r-HuEpo) use by athletes. $203,505. 2011-2013.
  28. Chancellors Fund, University of Glasgow. The application of whole-genome expression combined with metabolomic responses to drug testing in sport. £9,000. 2010-2011.
  29. World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). A gene-microarray based approach to the detection of recombinant human erythropoietin doping in endurance athletes. World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), $ 300,413. 2009-2012.
  30. European Union Integrated Project Grant (Call identifier FP6-2004-FOOD-3-A): Identification and prevention of Dietary- and lifestyle-induced health EFfects In Children and infantS (IDEFICS). €180,604.00. 2006-2012.
  31. The Royal Society: Application for South Africa-UK Science Networks between UCT/MRC Research Unit for Exercise Science & Sports Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town and IDEAL and ICEARS, University of Glasgow. £7,280.00. 2007-2008.
  32. The Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation Award (Ref: Application No. 3027): Funding of research collaboration with Professor Masashi Tanaka, Gifu International Institute of Biotechnology, 1-1 Naka-Fudogaoka, Kakamigahara, Gifu, Japan. Project: Mitochondrial genome polymorphisms and their association with mitochondrial function. £1,350.00. 2007.
  33. Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation Award (Ref: 1132/6298): Funding of research collaboration with Professor Masashi Tanaka, Gifu International Institute of Biotechnology, 1-1 Naka-Fudogaoka, Kakamigahara, Gifu, Japan. Project: Mitochondrial genome polymorphisms and their association with mitochondrial function. £6,550.00. 2006-2007.
  34. MRC/BBSRC Associate Programme in Human Nutrition Research Project grant: An investigation of the functional significance of a genetic predisposition to human obesity. £203,448.00. 2002-2005.
  35. Iovate Health Sciences Research Inc., Ontario, Canada: Combined creatine and glycerol hyperhydration and physiological responses during exercise in the heat in endurance-trained humans. £183,104.00. 2003-2008.
  36. SUUNTO Oy, Vantaa, Finland. Small Project Grant: An application of state-of-the-art technologies to the study of elite east African runners: The effects of an ACSM recommended fluid replacement strategy on thermoregulation and running performance in elite Kenyan distance runners. €3,000.00. 2005.
  37. The Carnegie Trust of Scotland: Could a hypocaloric diet be responsible for the success of Kenyan endurance runners in world athletics? £750.00. 2004.
  38. The Royal Society Small Project Grant: MtDNA haplotypes and the African endurance athlete: Does matrilineal genetics contribute to the dominance of African athletes in international endurance athletics? £4,750.00. 2002-2003.
  39. The Wellcome Trust Travel Grant: MtDNA haplotypes and the African endurance athlete: Does matrilineal genetics contribute to the dominance of African athletes in international endurance athletics? £1,050.00. 2002.
  40. The Carnegie Trust of Scotland: MtDNA haplotypes and the African endurance athlete: Does matrilineal genetics contribute to the dominance of African athletes in international endurance athletics? £750.00. 2002.
  41. ME Association: Cardiorespiratory and Muscle Bioenergetic Responses to Exercise in Patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. £21,491.00. 1999-2002.
  42. Eurathlon Programme (European Commission for Sport): The EUREKA Sports Programme. €13,700.00. 1998-1999.
  43. Mars Incorporated: The EUREKA Sports Programme. €5,000.00. 1998-1999.
  44. Life Fitness Academy. Serotonin: A Possible Central Mechanism of Involvement in Physical Activity. $5,000.00. 1997-1998.