Professor Jamie Macdonald

Professor in Sport & Exercise Science

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).

I teach and complete research and impact activities in two distinct areas: i) physical activity to prevent and treat chronic disease; and ii) how to enhance health and performance in high altitude environments. 

  1. 2017
  2. Published

    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. 199-208

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  3. Published

    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. 152-162

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  4. Published

    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 journalArticlepeer-review

  5. Published

    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. 935-947

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  6. 2016
  7. Published

    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. 1273-1282

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  8. 2015
  9. Published

    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. 183-190

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  10. Published

    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 journalArticlepeer-review

  11. 2014
  12. Published

    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. 199-207

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  13. Published

    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. 909-920

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  14. Published

    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. 890-898

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  15. 2013
  16. Published

    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., N. V., 29 Nov 2013, In: American Journal of Nephrology. 38, 6, p. 475-482

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  17. Published

    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. 1915-1924

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  18. Published

    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. F813-820

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  19. Published

    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. 1286-1294

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  20. Published

    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. 144-149

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  21. 2012
  22. Published

    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. 930-939

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  23. Published

    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. 278-289

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  24. Published

    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. 193-199

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  25. Published

    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 journalArticlepeer-review

  26. Published

    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.*, N. V., Roberts, R., Arthur, C., Hardy, L. & Macdonald, J. H., 1 Jul 2012, In: Journal of Travel Medicine. 19, 4, p. 210-219

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  27. Published

    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. 22-31

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  28. Published

    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. (ed.), 1 Jan 2012, In: Arthritis Care and Research. 64, 1, p. 92-100

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  29. 2011
  30. Published

    Physiological demands of mountain rescue work

    Callender, N., Ellerton, J. & Macdonald, J. H., 29 Sept 2011, In: Emergency Medicine Journal.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  31. Published

    Athletic Profile of Highly Accomplished Boulderers

    Macdonald, J. H. & Callender, N., 1 Jun 2011, In: Wilderness and Environmental Medicine. 22, 2, p. 140-143

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  32. 2009
  33. Published

    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. 1193-1202

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review