Dr Vernon Coffey
Associate Professor
Level 1, Bond Institute of Health and Sport, 2 Promethean Way, Robina QLD 4226
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Professional biography
Research interests
The scope of my research in exercise physiology that began during my doctoral candidature, includes molecular cell signalling, gene expression/genetics and protein synthesis in skeletal muscle through to whole body metabolism, and attempts to bridge the gap between basic sciences and applied sport science.
My primary interests are in the specificity of training adaptation and nutrient-training interactions to promote adaptation in skeletal muscle.
The focus of my research is related to athletic training and performance, but many of the underlying mechanisms of adaptation also closely align with prevention of obesity and associated co-morbidities, and maintenance of functional capacity with aging.
My current research is exploring the variation in response to different types of contractile overload, and genotype-phenotype interactions that may determine the extent of adaptation in skeletal muscle.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science (Honours) Waikato Institute of Technology
- Doctor of Philosophy RMIT University
Fields of Research
- Sports science and exercise