Professor Jamie Macdonald
Professor in Sport & Exercise Science

Links
- https://www.bangor.ac.uk/sport/staff-jm.php
Staff page - https://mobile.twitter.com/SportSciMac
Twitter feed - https://www.bangor.ac.uk/iahp
Institute for Applied Human Physiology - https://www.instagram.com/jamiehugomacdonald/
Instgram feed
Contact info
Email: j.h.macdonald@bangor.ac.uk
Phone: +44 1248 38 3272
Twitter: @sportscimac
Instagram: @jamiehugomacdonald
Brief bio:
After graduating with a Sport Science degree and working as freelance Outdoor Activities Instructor for some years, I returned to academia to complete my PhD in clinical exercise physiology. I am now a Professor in Sport and Exercise Science within the School of Psychology and Sport Science at Bangor University (www.bangor.ac.uk/sport).
The primary focus of my research, impact and teaching activities is the use of physical activity to prevent and treat chronic disease. Recently, this has expanded to include an interest in digital health solutions. I am also lucky enough to integrate my passion for the outdoors within my work, and have an additional focus on enhancing health and performance of outdoor practitioners.
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Beetroot Juice Does Not Enhance Altitude Running Performance in Well-Trained Athletes
Arnold, J. T., Oliver, S. J., Lewis-Jones, T. M., Wylie, L. J. & Macdonald, J. H., 4 Feb 2015, In: Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Renal Association Clinical Practice Guideline on Haemodialysis
Ashby, D., Borman, N., Burton, J., Corbett, R., Davenport, A., Farrington, K., Flowers, K., Fotheringham, J., Andrea Fox, R. N., Franklin, G., Gardiner, C., Martin Gerrish, R. N., Greenwood, S., Hothi, D., Khares, A., Koufaki, P., Levy, J., Lindley, E., Macdonald, J., Mafrici, B., Mooney, A., Tattersall, J., Tyerman, K., Villar, E. & Wilkie, M., 17 Oct 2019, In: BMC Nephrology. 20, 1, p. 379Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Clinical practice guideline exercise and lifestyle in chronic kidney disease
Baker, L. A., March, D. S., Wilkinson, T. J., Billany, R. E., Bishop, N. C., Castle, E. M., Chilcot, J., Davies, M. D., Graham-Brown, M. P. M., Greenwood, S. A., Junglee, N. A., Kanavaki, A. M., Lightfoot, C. J., Macdonald, J. H., Rossetti, G. M. K., Smith, A. C. & Burton, J. O., 22 Feb 2022, In: BMC Nephrology. 23, 75, 36 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Feasibility of Randomized Controlled Trials and long-term implementation of interventions: insights from a qualitative process evaluation of the PEDAL Trial
Bulley, C., Koufaki, P., Macdonald, J., Macdougall, I. C., Mercer, T. H., Scullion, J. & Greenwood, S. A., 1 Feb 2023, In: Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences. 4, 1, 15 p., 1100084.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Physiological demands of mountain rescue work
Callender, N., Ellerton, J. & Macdonald, J. H., 29 Sept 2011, In: Emergency Medicine Journal.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Achieving Consensus on Psychosocial and Physical Rehabilitation management for People Living with Kidney Disease.
Coyne, E., Briggs, J., Loud, F., Bristow, P., Young, H. M. L., Castle, E. M., Lightfoot, C. J., Graham-Brown, M., Eyre, M., Ormandy, P., Sachar, A., Bevin, A., Burton, J. O., Wilkinson, T. J., Koufaki, P., Macdonald, J., Ashman, N. & Greenwood, S. A., Nov 2023, In: Clinical Kidney Journal. 16, 11, p. 2185-2193 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Rationale and design of BISTRO: a randomized controlled trial to determine whether bioimpedance spectroscopy- guided fluid management maintains residual kidney function in incident haemodialysis patients
Davies, S., Caskey, F., Coyle, D., Lindley, E., Macdonald, J., Mitra, S., Wilkie, M., Davenport, A., Farrington, K., Dasgupta, I., Ormandy, P., Andronis, L., Solis-Trapala, I. & Sim, J., 26 Apr 2017, In: BMC Nephrology. 18, p. 138 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Role of Exercise Training in Delaying Kidney Function Decline in Non-Dialysis-Dependent Chronic Kidney Disease
Davies, M., Sandoo, A. & Macdonald, J., 25 May 2022, In: Kidney and Dialysis. 2, 2, p. 262-286 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Bio-impedance spectroscopy added to a fluid management protocol does not improve preservation of residual kidney function in incident hemodialysis patients in a randomized controlled trial
Davies, S., Coyle, D., Lindley, E. J., Keane, D., Belcher, J., Caskey, F., Dasgupta, I., Davenport, A., Farrington, K., Mitra, S., Ormandy, P., Wilkie, M., Macdonald, J., Zanganeh, M., Andronis, L., Solis-Trapala, I. & Sim, J., Sept 2023, In: Kidney International. 104, 3, p. 587-598Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Muscle-Damaging Exercise Increases Heat Strain during Subsequent Exercise Heat Stress
Fortes, M. B., Di Felice, U., Dolci, A., Junglee, N. A., Crockford, M. J., West, L., Hillier-Smith, R., Macdonald, J. H. & Walsh, N. P., 1 Oct 2013, In: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 45, 10, p. 1915-1924Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Bilateral regional extracranial blood flow regulation to hypoxia and unilateral duplex ultrasound measurement error
Friend, A., Rogan, M., Rossetti, G., Lawley, J., Mullins, P., Sandoo, A., Macdonald, J. & Oliver, S., 1 Jul 2021, In: Experimental Physiology. 106, 7, p. 1535-1548 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effect of chronic carbohydrate supplementation on hydration status and peripheral oedema during a high altitude expedition.
Ginnever, H., Scanlon, E., Macdonald, J. H. & Oliver, S. J., 1 Jan 2008.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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The PrEscription of intraDialytic exercise to improve quAlity of Life in patients with chronic kidney disease trial: study design and baseline data for a multicentre randomized controlled trial
Greenwood, S. A., Koufaki, P., Macdonald, J., Bhandari, S., Burton, J., Dasgupta, I., Farrington, K., Ford, I., Kalra, P. A., Kean, S., Kumwenda, M., Macdougall, I. C., Messow, C.-M., Mitra, S., Reid, C., Smith, A. C., Taal, M. W., Thomson, P. C., Wheeler, D. C., White, C., Yaqoob, M. & Mercer, T. H., 10 Sept 2020, In: Clinical Kidney Journal. 14, 5, p. 1345-1355 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Evaluating the effect of a digital health intervention to enhance physical activity in people with chronic kidney disease (Kidney BEAM): a multicentre, randomised controlled trial in the UK
Greenwood, S. A., Young, H. M. L., Briggs, J., Castle, E. M., Walklin, C., Haggis, L., Balkin, C., Asgari, E., Bhandari, S., Burton, J. O., Billany, R. E., Bishop, N. C., Bramham, K., Campbell, J., Chilcot, J., Cooper, N. J., Deelchand, V., Graham-Brown, M., Hamilton, A., Jesky, M., Kalra, P. A., Koufaki, P., McCafferty, K., Nixon, A. C., Noble, H., Saynor, Z. L., Taal, M. W., Tollit, J., Wheeler, D. C., Wilkinson, T. J., Worboys, H. & Macdonald, J., Jan 2024, In: The Lancet Digital Health. 6, 1, p. e23-e32Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Randomized Trial-PrEscription of intraDialytic exercise to improve quAlity of Life in Patients Receiving Hemodialysis
Greenwood, S. A., Koufaki, P., Macdonald, J., Bhandari, S., Burton, J. O., Dasgupta, I., Farrington, K., Ford, I., Kalra, P. A., Kean, S., Kumwenda, M., Macdougall, I. C., Messow, C.-M., Mitra, S., Reid, C., Smith, A. C., Taal, M. W., Thompson, P. C., Wheeler, D. C., White, C., Yaqoob, M. & Mercer, T., 1 Aug 2021, In: Kidney International Reports. 6, 8, p. 2159-2170 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exercise programme to improve quality of life for patients with end-stage kidney disease receiving haemodialysis: the PEDAL RCT
Greenwood, S. A., Koufaki, P., Macdonald, J., Bulley, C., Bhandari, S., Burton, J. O., Dasgupta, I., Farrington, K., Ford, I., Kalra, P. A., Kumwenda, M., Macdougall, I. C., Messow, C.-M., Mitra, S., Reid, C., Smith, A. C., Taal, M. W., Thompson, P. C., Wheeler, D. C., White, C., Yaqoob, M. & Mercer, T., 1 Jun 2021, In: Health Technology Assessment. 25, 40, 52 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Physiological and Psychological Illness Symptoms at High Altitude and Their Relationship With Acute Mountain Sickness: A Prospective Cohort Study
Hardy, L. J., Arthur, C. A., Roberts, R. J., Oliver, S. J., Sanders, S. J., Williams, C. J., Smith, Z. A., Lloyd-Davies E.*, [. V., Roberts, R., Arthur, C., Hardy, L. & Macdonald, J. H., 1 Jul 2012, In: Journal of Travel Medicine. 19, 4, p. 210-219Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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
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Digitally delivered exercise increased habitual physical activity in people with obesity
Harrison, S., Macdonald, J., Cliffe, M., Cooney, J., Boulter, M. W., Beattie, S. & Harkinson, R., May 2023, p. 164-165.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract
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Digital Remote Monitoring Using an mHealth Solution for Survivors of Cancer: Protocol for a Pilot Observational Study
Innominato, P. F., Macdonald, J., Saxton, W., Longshaw, L., Granger, R., Naja, I., Allocca, C., Edwards, R., Rasheed, S., Folkvord, F., de Battle, J., Ail, R., Motta, E., Bale, C., Fuller, C., Mullard, A. P., Subbe, C., Griffiths, D., Wreglesworth, N., Pecchia, L., Fico, G. & Antonini, A., 30 Apr 2024, In: JMIR Research Protocols. 13, p. e52957 e52957.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Effects of Beetroot Juice on Blood Pressure, Microvascular Function and Large-Vessel Endothelial Function: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study in Healthy Older Adults.
Jones, T., Dunn, E., Macdonald, J., Kubis, H.-P., McMahon, N. & Sandoo, A., 2 Aug 2019, In: Nutrients. 11, 8, p. 1792Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The deleterious effects of acute hypoxia on microvascular and large vessel endothelial function
Jones, D., Macdonald, J., Sandoo, A., Oliver, S. & Rossetti, G., 1 Aug 2021, In: Experimental Physiology. 106, 8, p. 1699-1709Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Does proteinuria-inducing physical activity increase biomarkers of acute kidney injury?
Junglee, N. A., Lemmey, A. B., Burton, M., Searell, C., Jones, D., Lawley, J. S., Jibani, M. M. & Macdonald, J. H., 28 Nov 2012, In: Kidney and Blood Pressure Research. 36, 1, p. 278-289Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exercising in a hot environment with muscle damage: effects on acute kidney injury biomarkers and kidney function
Junglee, N. A., Di Felice, U., Dolci, A., Fortes, M. B., Jibani, M. M., Lemmey, A. B., Walsh, N. P. & Macdonald, J. H., 15 Sept 2013, In: American Journal of Physiology: Renal Physiology. 305, 6, p. F813-820Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Anabolic exercise in haemodialysis patients: a randomised controlled pilot study
Kirkman, D., Mullins, P. G., Junglee, N. A., Kumwenda, M., Jibani, M. M. & Macdonald, J. H., Sept 2014, In: Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle. 5, 3, p. 199-207Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The effects of intradialytic exercise on hemodialysis adequacy: A systematic review.
Kirkman, D. L., Scott, M., Kidd, J. & Macdonald, J., Jul 2019, In: Seminars in Dialysis. 32, 4, p. 368-378 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Arteriovenous fistula complication following MRI
Kirkman, D., Junglee, N. A., Mullins, P. G. & Macdonald, J. H., 27 Aug 2012, In: British Medical Journal Case Reports.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exercise Testing in Chronic Kidney Disease
Koufaki, P., Greenwood, S. & Macdonald, J., 2022, Sport and Exercise Physiology Testing Guidelines: Volume II - Exercise and Clinical Testing. The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences Guide (2nd edition). . Davison, R. (ed.). 2 ed. Routledge, 4Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Unexpected reductions in regional cerebral perfusion during prolonged hypoxia
Lawley, J., Oliver, S., Macdonald, J. & Mullins, P., 1 Jan 2017, In: Journal of Physiology. 595, 3, p. 935-947Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effect of acute on chronic carbohydrate supplementation during sub-maximal exercise at high altitude.
Lawley, J., Lloyd-Davies, E., Oliver, S. J. & Macdonald, J. H., 1 Jan 2008.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Investigation of whole-brain white matter identifies altered water mobility in the pathogenesis of high-altitude headache
Lawley, J., Oliver, S. J., Mullins, P. G. & Macdonald, J. H., 1 Aug 2013, In: Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism. 33, 8, p. 1286-1294Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prolonged (9 h) poikilocapnic hypoxia (12% O2) augments cutaneous thermal hyperaemia in healthy humans
Lawley, J. S., Oliver, S. J., Mullins, P. G., Macdonald, J. H. & Moore, J. P., 1 Jun 2014, In: Experimental Physiology. 99, p. 909-920Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Normobaric hypoxia and symptoms of acute mountain sickness: Elevated brain volume and intracranial hypertension
Lawley, J. S., Alperin, N., Bagci, A. M., Lee, S. H., Mullins, P. G., Oliver, S. J. & Macdonald, J. H., 20 May 2014, In: Annals of Neurology. 75, 6, p. 890-898Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter Is Not Related to High Altitude Headache: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Lawley, J. S., Oliver, S. J., Mullins, P. G., Morris, D., Junglee, N. A., Jelleyman, C. & Macdonald, J. H., 1 Sept 2012, In: High Altitude Medicine and Biology. 13, 3, p. 193-199Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Muscle IGF-I levels in hemodialysis patients.
Lemmey, A. B., Macdonald, J. H., Marcora, S. M. & Jibani, M., 1 Dec 2005, In: Kidney International. 68, 6, p. 2912-2912Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Response of electromyographic variables during incremental and fatiguing cycling.
Macdonald, J. H., Farina, D. & Marcora, S. M., 1 Feb 2008, In: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 40, 2, p. 335-344Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Estimating glomerular filtration rate using measured muscle mass.
Macdonald, J. H., Marcora, S. M., Jibani, M., Kumwenda, M., Glover, R., Roberts, G., Barron, J. & Lemmey, A. B., 22 Mar 2007.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Muscle insulin-like growth factor (IGF) status, body composition and functional capacity in haemodialysis patients.
Macdonald, J. H., Phanish, M. K., Marcora, S. M., Jibani, M., Bloodworth, L. L., Holly, J. M. & Lemmey, A. B., 1 Jan 2004, In: Journal of Renal Nutrition. 14, 4, p. 248-252Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Anabolic therapy in chronic kidney disease.
Macdonald, J. H., 15 May 2007.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Effect of carbohydrate supplementation during a high altitude expedition.
Macdonald, J. H. & Oliver, S. J., 3 Dec 2008.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Muscle mass deficits are associated with bone mineral density in men with idiopathic vertebral fracture.
Macdonald, J. H., Evans, S. F., Davie, M. W. & Sharp, C. A., 1 Oct 2007, In: Osteoporosis International. 18, 10, p. 1371-1378Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Cystatin C- not a nutritionally independent marker of kidney function.
Macdonald, J. H., Marcora, S. M., Jibani, M., Kumwenda, M., Glover, R., Roberts, G., Barron, J. & Lemmey, A. B., 5 May 2006.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Towards exercise as part of routine care for chronic kidney disease.
Macdonald, J. H., 3 May 2006.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Kidney transplantation: a systematic review of interventional and observational studies of physical activity on intermediate outcomes.
Macdonald, J. H., Kirkman, D. & Jibani, M., 1 Nov 2009, In: Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease. 16, 6, p. 482-500Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Athletic Profile of Highly Accomplished Boulderers
Macdonald, J. H. & Callender, N., 1 Jun 2011, In: Wilderness and Environmental Medicine. 22, 2, p. 140-143Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Intradialytic exercise as anabolic therapy.
Macdonald, J. H., Marcora, S. M., Jibani, M., Phanish, M., Holly, J. & Lemmey, A. B., 1 Apr 2004.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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The relationship between estimated glomerular filtration rate, demographic and anthropometric variables is mediated by muscle mass in non-diabetic patients with chronic kidney disease
Macdonald, J., Marcora, S., Kumwenda, M. J., Jibani, M., Roberts, G., Glover, R., Barron, J. & Lemmey, A. B., 12 Dec 2006, In: Nephrology, Dialysis, Transplantation. 21, 12, p. 3488-3494Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Physiology workshop.
Macdonald, J. H. & Laing, S. J., 17 Sept 2005.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Body composition changes during high altitude exposure are not reversed by increasing energy intake.
Macdonald, J. H. & Oliver, S. J., 1 Jan 2009.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Chronic kidney disease- the role of the Sports Scientist.
Macdonald, J. H. & Lemmey, A. B., 4 Jun 2004.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper