Dylan Thompson

Dylan Thompson is Professor of Human Physiology in the Department for Health at the University of Bath and Co-Director of the Centre for Nutrition, Exercise and Metabolism (CNEM).

Professor Thompson is internationally recognised for his research in physical activity and nutrition. Recent and ongoing research projects include, (1) a BBSRC-funded project in partnership with the European Space Agency examining the impact of bed rest and a nutritional ‘countermeasure’ on adipose tissue function, (2) an MRC-funded project examining the impact of weight loss on metabolism, including the gut microbiota, (3) a BBSRC-funded project examining whether exercise helps to mobilise vitamin D from adipose tissue (4) an NIHR-funded feasibility project examining whether an intensive 12-month exercise/dietary intervention has the potential to reverse Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) and (5) a BBSRC-funded project examining the impact of adipose tissue inflammation on the regulation of skeletal muscle protein metabolism.

Professor Thompson has authored over 150 original articles and various reviews. He has held editorial roles with several academic journals and he has served on grant panels in the UK (e.g., BBSRC, MRC) and internationally (e.g., Finland, Norway). He was an expert member for the Chief Medical Officer’s 2019 update to UK physical activity guidelines. He was a member of panel C24 in REF2021 and also a panel member for Slovakian equivalent to REF in 2022 (Health Sciences Panel). He is a Fellow of The Physiological Society and the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences.