Personal profile
Overview
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
To book a student tutorial please visit: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/[email protected]/bookings/
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):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Anxiety and mood disturbance are prospectively associated with respiratory infection risk and the mucosal immune response to exercise: Anxiety and mood influence athlete immunity
Harrison, S., Edwards, J., Roberts, R. & Walsh, N., 30 Sept 2025, In: European Journal of Sport Science. 25, 10, e70058.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Beyond the Phase: The CASES Expert Statement on a Smarter Management Approach to Hormone-Related Symptoms in Active Females
Goldsmith, E., Brown, N., Harrison, S. & Jones, E., Dec 2025, Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Science. 5 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report › peer-review
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Research With Female Athletes: Choosing the Best Tools for the Job
McGawley, K., Taylor, M., Brown, N., Harrison, S., Bruinvels, G. & Badenhorst, C., 25 Oct 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. 20, 12, p. 1623-1624 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Psychological factors are prospectively associated with the mucosal immune response to exercise and respiratory infection risk post marathon
Harrison, S., Roberts, R., Walsh, N. P. & Edwards, J., 7 Feb 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract
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Resting oral mucosal immunity varies across the menstrual cycle
Harrison, S., Macdonald, J. & Oliver, S., 26 Jun 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract
Projects
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Activities
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Inaugural College of Medicine and Health Women's Health Symposium
Harrison, S. (Organiser) & Noyes, J. (Organiser)
19 Sept 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in Academic conference
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European College of Sport Science Annual Congress
Harrison, S. (Speaker)
2 Jul 2024 → 5 Jul 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in Academic conference
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Women in Sport and Exercise Academic Network Conference
Harrison, S. (Speaker)
26 Jun 2024 → 27 Jun 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in Academic conference
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Welsh Rugby Union: Game Changers Conference
Evans, S. (Participant), Kirby, E. (Participant), Owen, J. (Participant) & Harrison, S. (Participant)
26 Apr 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in Academic conference
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Women's U18 Six Nations Rugby Player Welfare Project
Owen, J. (Organiser), Harrison, S. (Participant), Gottwald, V. (Participant), Evans, S. (Participant), Kirby, E. (Participant), Studt, S. (Participant) & Jones, M. (Participant)
29 Mar 2024 → 6 Apr 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in Academic workshop, seminar, course
Prizes
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Best Menstrual Cycle Work
Harrison, S. (Recipient), 27 Jun 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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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)
Press/Media
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Stress and anxiety before a marathon can leave runners at risk of getting sick – new research
Harrison, S., Walsh, N. & Roberts, R.
11/11/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Vitamin D supplements may reduce the duration of the common cold
Harrison, S., Oliver, S. & Walsh, N. P.
17/12/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
Thesis
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The Influence of Vitamin D, Psychosocial Factors and Sleep on Upper Respiratory Tract Infection and Mucosal Immunity
Harrison, S. (Author), Roberts, R. (Supervisor) & Walsh, N. (Supervisor), 14 Dec 2020Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
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