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. Article › Research › Peer-reviewed
  2. 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. (Editor), 1 Jan 2012, In: Arthritis Care and Research. 64, 1, p. 92-100

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  3. Published

    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 journalArticlepeer-review

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. Published

    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 journalArticlepeer-review

  9. Published

    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. 587-598

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  10. Published

    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. 3481-3487

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. Published

    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 journalArticlepeer-review

  15. Published

    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. 983-992

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  16. Published

    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 journalArticlepeer-review

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. Published

    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-e32

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  20. Published

    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 journalArticlepeer-review

  21. 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

  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

    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 journalArticlepeer-review

  24. Published

    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. 712-719

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  25. Published

    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 journalArticlepeer-review

  26. 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

  27. Published

    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 journalArticlepeer-review

  28. Published

    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 journalArticlepeer-review

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

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  30. Published

    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. 113-118

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  31. 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

  32. Published

    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. 482-500

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  33. 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

  34. Published

    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 journalArticlepeer-review

  35. 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

  36. Published

    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. 2912-2912

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  37. Published

    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. 248-252

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  38. Published

    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. 1371-1378

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  39. 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

  40. Published

    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. 125-135

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  41. 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

  42. 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

  43. 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.*, [. 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

  44. 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

  45. 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

  46. Published

    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 journalArticlepeer-review

  47. 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

  48. Published

    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. 379

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  49. Published

    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. 335-344

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  50. Published

    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 journalArticlepeer-review

  51. Published

    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, 1

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

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