Sophie Harrison
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Sophie is a Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science. Sophie earned her BSc degree in Sport and Exercise Sciences from Stirling University, Scotland in 2015 and her MSc in Exercise Physiology from Loughborough University, England in 2016. Sophie completed her PhD in Sport and Exercise Immunology from Bangor University in 2020. Sophie then spent three years working as a postdoctoral researcher at Bangor University. In Sophie’s first postdoctoral role she worked within the Public Health Collaboration Unit in collaboration with researchers at Public Health Wales. Then, Sophie worked as a postdoctoral researcher within the Celtic Advanced Lifesciences and Innovation Network (CALIN) working with small-medium enterprises, and completing a study examining a digitially delivered exercise intervention for people with obesity, in collaboration with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

 

Sophie joined the faculty within the School of Psychological and Sport Science at Bangor University in 2023. Sophie is a Lecturer in the Department of Sport Science and is part of the Institute for Applied Human Physiology within the school.

 

Sophie’s research interests include: Female physiology, sport and exercise immunology, nutrition, menstrual cycle symptom management

Contact Info

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (01248) 382303

Location: Room 103, George Building, Normal site

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Grant Awards and Projects

Actif Period Project - supporting young women and girls to be more active during their period

Actif North Wales Innovation Fund: £46,225

1/2/25 - 31/1/26

 

Mucosal immunity across the menstrual cycle

Bangor University Impact and Innovation awards: £16,837

4/5/22 - 30/4/23

 

Taith International mobility funding: £2815

1/4/24-1/11/24

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
  2. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

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  • Best Menstrual Cycle Work

    Harrison, S. (Recipient), 27 Jun 2024

    Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)

  • Best research

    Harrison, S. (Recipient), Cliffe, M. (Recipient), Boulter, M. (Recipient), Rossetti, G. (Recipient), Cooney, J. (Recipient), Harkinson, R. (Recipient), Beattie, S. (Recipient) & Macdonald, J. (Recipient), 29 Nov 2024

    Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)