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/
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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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A matched-cohort study of body composition, physical function and quality of life in men with idiopathic vertebral fracture
Macdonald, J. H., Evans, S. F., Davies, H. L., Wilson, S., Davie, M. W., Sharp, C. A. & Wilson, S. (Editor), 1 Jan 2012, In: Arthritis Care and Research. 64, 1, p. 92-100Research 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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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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Anabolic therapy in chronic kidney disease.
Macdonald, J. H., 15 May 2007.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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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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Assessing body composition in chronic kidney disease.
Macdonald, J. H., 26 Apr 2006.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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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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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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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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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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Bioelectrical impedance can be used to predict muscle mass and hence improve estimation of glomerular filtration rate in non-diabetic patients with chronic kidney disease.
Macdonald, J. H., Marcora, S. M., Jibani, M., Roberts, G., Kumwenda, M. J., Glover, R., Barron, J. & Lemmey, A. B., 1 Dec 2006, In: Nephrology, Dialysis, Transplantation. 21, 12, p. 3481-3487Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Body composition at high altitude: a randomized placebo-controlled trial of dietary carbohydrate supplementation.
Macdonald, J. H., Oliver, S. J., Hillyer, K., Sanders, S., Smith, Z., Williams, C., Yates, D., Ginnever, H., Scanlon, E., Roberts, E., Murphy, D., Lawley, J. & Chichester, E., 1 Nov 2009, In: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 90, 5, p. 1193-1202Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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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Body composition in men with idiopathic vertebral fracture.
Macdonald, J. H., Evans, S. F., Davie, M. W. & Sharp, C. A., 10 Dec 2005.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Body composition, functional capacity and skeletal muscle insulin-like growth factor (IGF) status in haemodialysis patients.
Macdonald, J. H., Phanish, M., Marcora, S. M., Holly, J., Bloodworth, L., Jibani, M. & Lemmey, A. B., 10 Dec 2003.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Carbohydrate Supplementation and Exercise Performance at High Altitude: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Oliver, S. J., Golja, P. & Macdonald, J. H., 19 Mar 2012, In: High Altitude Medicine and Biology. 13, 1, p. 22-31Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Characteristics explaining performance in downhill mountain biking
Macgregor, A., Chidley, J. B., MacGregor, A. L., Martin, C., Arthur, C. A. & Macdonald, J. H., 1 Mar 2015, In: International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. 10, 2, p. 183-190Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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
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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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Collaboration between Ysbyty Gwynedd, Glan Clwyd and Wrexham Maelor with the School of Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences, University of Wales-Bangor.
Macdonald, J. H., Jones, D. & Jibani, M., 6 Dec 2005.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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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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Dietary factors associated with acute mountain sickness.
Sanders, S., Macdonald, J. H. & Oliver, S. J., 1 Jan 2009.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Dietary nitrate supplementation increases acute mountain sickness severity and sense of effort during hypoxic exercise
Rossetti, G., Macdonald, J., Wylie, L. J., Little, S., Newton, V., Wood, B., Hawkins, K., Beddoe, R., Davies, H. E. & Oliver, S., Oct 2017, In: Journal of Applied Physiology. 123, 4, p. 983-992Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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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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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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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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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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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Effect of chronic carbohydrate supplementation on body composition during a high altitude expedition.
Macdonald, J. H., Hillyer, K. & Oliver, S. J., 1 Jan 2008.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Effect of chronic carbohydrate supplementation on exercise performance during a high altitude expedition.
Roberts, E., Macdonald, J. H. & Oliver, S. J., 1 Jan 2008.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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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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Electromyographic adjustments during continuous and intermittent incremental fatiguing cycling
Martinez-Valdes, E., Guzman-Venegas, R. A., Silvestre, R. A., Macdonald, J. H., Falia, D., Araneda, O. F. & Haichelis, D., Nov 2016, In: Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports. 26, 11, p. 1273-1282Research 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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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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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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Exercise in your unit.
Macdonald, J. H., 25 Aug 2005.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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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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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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Exertional Fatigue in Patients With CKD
Macdonald, J. H., Fearn, L., Jibani, M. & Marcora, S. M., 1 Dec 2012, In: American Journal of Kidney Diseases. 60, 6, p. 930-939Research 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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GFR Estimation Using Cystatin C Is Not Independent of Body Composition
Macdonald, J. H., Marcora, S. M., Jibani, M., Roberts, G., Kumwenda, M., Glover, R., Barron, J. & Lemmey, A., 1 Nov 2006, In: American Journal of Kidney Diseases. 48, 5, p. 712-719Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Global Policy Barriers and Enablers to Exercise and Physical Activity in Kidney Care
Global Renal Exercise Network (GREX), Bennett, P. N., Kohzuki, M., Bohm, C., MacDonald, J., Zimmerman, D. & Thompson, S., Jul 2022, In: Journal of Renal Nutrition. 32, 4, p. 441-449 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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High altitude impairs in vivo immunity in humans
Smith, A. D., Oliver, S. J., Macdonald, J. H., Harper Smith, A. D., Lawley, J. S., Gallagher, C. A., Di Felice, U. & Walsh, N. P., 24 Jun 2013, In: High Altitude Medicine and Biology. 14, 2, p. 144-149Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Hypoxia alters posterior cingulate cortex metabolism during a memory task: a 1H fMRS study
Rogan, M., Friend, A., Rossetti, G. M. K., Edden, R. A. E., Mikkelsen, M., Oliver, S., Macdonald, J. & Mullins, P., 15 Oct 2022, In: Neuroimage. 260, 119397.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Hypoxia-induced endothelial dysfunction: Could targeting oxidative stress provide protection?
Rossetti, G., Oliver, S., Sandoo, A. & Macdonald, J., 26 May 2023, In: Experimental Physiology. 108, 8, p. 1026-1028 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Interaction between Intradialytic exercise and Hemodialysis adequacy
Macdonald, J. H., Kirkman, D. L., Roberts, L. D., Kelm, M., Wagner, J., Jibani, M. M. & Macdonald J.H., [. V., 29 Nov 2013, In: American Journal of Nephrology. 38, 6, p. 475-482Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Intradialytic exercise as anabolic therapy in haemodialysis patients-a pilot study
Macdonald, J., Marcora, S., Jibani, M., Phanish, M. K., Holly, J. & Lemmey, A. B., 1 Mar 2005, In: Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging. 25, 2, p. 113-118Research 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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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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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