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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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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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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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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The rapid development of a novel kidney-specific digital intervention for self-management of physical activity and emotional well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond: Kidney Beam
Mayes, J., Billany, R. E., Vadaszy, N., Young, H. M. L., Castle, E. M., Bishop, N. C., Bramham, K., Nixon, A. C., Wilkinson, T. J., Hamilton, A. J., Saynor, Z. L., Chilcot, J., Picariello, F., Macdonald, J. & Greenwood, S. A., 1 Dec 2021, In: Clinical Kidney Journal. 15, 3, p. 571-573 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review
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The functional, metabolic, and anabolic responses to exercise training in renal transplant and hemodialysis patients.
Van Den Ham, E. C., Kooman, J. P., Schols, A. M., Nieman, F. H., Does, J. D., Akkermans, M. A., Janssen, P. P., Gosker, H. R., Ward, K. A., Macdonald, J. H., Christiaans, M. H., Leunissen, K. M. & Van Hooff, J. P., 27 Apr 2007, In: Transplantation. 83, 8, p. 1059-1068Research 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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The effects of intradialytic exercise on body composition, functional capacity and muscle insulin-like growth factor (IGF) status in haemodialysis patients.
Macdonald, J. H., 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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The effects of carbohydrate supplementation on multi-day wilderness expedition performance
Oliver, S. J. & Macdonald, J. H., 1 Jan 2008.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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The effect of a novel, digital physical activity and emotional well-being intervention on health-related quality of life in people with chronic kidney disease: trial design and baseline data from a multicentre prospective, wait-list randomised controlled trial (kidney BEAM)
Walklin, C. G., Young, H. M. L., Asghari, E., Bhandari, S., Billany, R. E., Bishop, N., Bramham, K., Briggs, J., Burton, J. O., Campbell, J., Castle, E. M., Chilcot, J., Cooper, N., Deelchand, V., Graham-Brown, M. P. M., Hamilton, A., Jesky, M., Kalra, P. A., Koufaki, P., McCafferty, K., Nixon, A. C., Noble, H., Saynor, Z. L., Sothinathan, C., Taal, M. W., Tollitt, J., Wheeler, D. C., Wilkinson, T. J., Macdonald, J. H. & Greenwood, S. A., 2 May 2023, In: BMC Nephrology. 24, 1, 17 p., 122.Research 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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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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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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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 2018 Lake Louise Acute Mountain Sickness Score
Roach, R. C., Hackett, P. H., Oelz, O., Bärtsch, P., Luks, A. M., MacInnis, M. J., Baillie, J. K., Macdonald, J. & Oliver, S., Mar 2018, In: High Altitude Medicine and Biology. 19, 1Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Steak and Kidney.
Macdonald, J. H. & Jibani, M., 17 Jan 2007.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Skeletal muscle insulin-like growth factor status in haemodialysis patients.
Macdonald, J. H., Phanish, M., Marcora, S. M., Jibani, M., Holly, J. & Lemmey, A. B., 2 Apr 2004.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Reversal of neurovascular coupling in the default mode network: Evidence from hypoxia
Rossetti, G., d'Avossa, G., Rogan, M., Macdonald, J., Oliver, S. & Mullins, P., Apr 2021, In: Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism. 41, 4, p. 805–818 14 p.Research 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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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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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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Reliability and sensitivity to fatigue of electromyographic parameters during dynamic cycling exercise.
Macdonald, J. H., Farina, D. & Marcora, S. M., 12 Sept 2007.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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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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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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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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Prediction of kidney function is improved by directly measuring body composition.
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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Physiology workshop.
Macdonald, J. H. & Laing, S. J., 17 Sept 2005.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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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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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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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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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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Nandrolone decanoate as anabolic therapy in chronic kidney disease: A randomized phase II dose-finding study.
Macdonald, J. H., Marcora, S. M., Jibani, M. M., Kumwenda, M. J., Ahmed, W. & Lemmey, A. B., 1 Jul 2007, In: Nephron Clinical Practice. 106, 3, p. 125-135Research 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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Muscle mass in dialysis patients.
Macdonald, J. H., 2 Oct 2004.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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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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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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Maintaining euhydration at high altitude.
Oliver, S. J., Wright, A., Leventi, M. & Macdonald, J. H., 1 Jan 2009.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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MEDEX2015: Greater sea-level fitness is associated with lower sense of effort during Himalayan trekking without worse Acute Mountain Sickness
Rossetti, G., Macdonald, J., Smith, M., Jackson, A., Callender, N., Newcombe, H. K., Storey, H., Willis, S., van den Beukel, J., Woodward, J., Pollard, J., Wood, B., Newton, V., Virian, J., Haswell, O. & Oliver, S., 1 Jun 2017, In: High Altitude Medicine and Biology. 18, 2, p. 152-162Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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MEDEX 2015: Prophylactic effects of positive expiratory pressure in trekkers at very high altitude.
Rupp, T., Maufrais, C., Walther, G., Esteve, F., Macdonald, J., Bouzat, P. & Verges, S., 21 Sept 2021, In: Frontiers in Physiology. 12, 710622.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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MEDEX 2015: Heart Rate Variability Predicts Development of Acute Mountain Sickness
Sunderland, A., Freer, J., Evans, L., Dolci, A., Crotti, M. & Macdonald, J., 1 Sept 2017, In: High Altitude Medicine and Biology. 18, 3, p. 199-208Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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MDT dialysis care to improve patient outcomes: Exercise and rehabilitation in dialysis
Macdonald, J., 28 Sept 2017.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Looking after your kidneys- keep fit!
Macdonald, J. H., 10 Feb 2004.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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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