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Exercise physiologist and nutritionist with established publication portfolio and 7+ years of research experience.
Profile Summary
Subject Matter Expertise
Services
Writing
Clinical Trial Documentation,
Technical Writing,
Copywriting,
Newswriting
Research
Market Research,
Meta-Research,
Feasibility Study,
Gap Analysis,
Systematic Literature Review
Consulting
Digital Strategy Consulting,
Scientific and Technical Consulting
Data & AI
Statistical Analysis,
Data Visualization,
Big Data Analytics,
Data Processing
Product Development
Formulation
Work Experience
Postdoctoral Fellow
University of Toronto
May 2021 - Present ![]()
Postdoctoral Fellow
University of Toronto
April 2021 - Present
Research Assistant
University of Limerick
January 2020 - October 2020 ![]()
Graduate Teaching Assistant and PhD Student
Leeds Beckett University
September 2015 - August 2019 ![]()
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Leeds Beckett University
September 2015 - August 2019
Visiting Scholar
McMaster University
June 2019 - July 2019
Part-time Lecturer
Leeds Beckett University
September 2013 - August 2015
Research Assistant/Project Officer
Leeds Beckett University
September 2013 - August 2015
Part-time Lecturer and Project Officer
Leeds Beckett University
September 2013 - August 2015 ![]()
Exercise Physiology Intern
University of Derby
February 2012 - May 2012
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (Carnegie Faculty)
Leeds Beckett University
September 2015 - May 2020 ![]()
MSc Sport and Exercise Nutrition (School of Sport)
Leeds Metropolitan University Carnegie Faculty
September 2012 - September 2013 ![]()
BA Sport and Exercise Studies (Sport and Exercise)
University of Derby
September 2009 - July 2012 ![]()
Certifications
- Certification details not provided.
Publications
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Antonis Elia, M. Gennser, P. S. Harlow, Matthew J. Lees(2021). Physiology, pathophysiology and (mal)adaptations to chronic apnoeic training: a state-of-the-art review . European Journal of Applied Physiology. 121. (6). p. 1543--1566. Springer Science and Business Media {LLC}
Matthew J. Lees, David Nolan, Miryam Amigo-Benavent, Conor J. Raleigh, Neda Khatib, Pádraigín Harnedy-Rothwell, Richard J. FitzGerald, Brendan Egan, Brian P. Carson(2021). A Fish-Derived Protein Hydrolysate Induces Postprandial Aminoacidaemia and Skeletal Muscle Anabolism in an In Vitro Cell Model Using Ex Vivo Human Serum . Nutrients. 13. (2). p. 647. {MDPI} {AG}
Matthew Lees, David Nolan, Miryam Amigo-Benavent, Conor J. Raleigh, Neda Khatib, Padraigin Harnedy-Rothwell, Richard J. (Dick) FitzGerald, Brendan Egan, Brian P Carson (2021). A Fish-Derived Protein Hydrolysate Induces Postprandial Aminoacidaemia and Skeletal Muscle Anabolism in an In Vitro Cell Model Using Ex Vivo Human Serum . Nutrients.
Theocharis Ispoglou and Oliver C. Witard and Lauren C. Duckworth and Matthew J. Lees(2020). The efficacy of essential amino acid supplementation for augmenting dietary protein intake in older adults: implications for skeletal muscle mass, strength and function . Proceedings of the Nutrition Society. p. 1--30. Cambridge University Press ({CUP})
Matthew Lees, Brian Carson(2020). The Potential Role of Fish-Derived Protein Hydrolysates on Metabolic Health, Skeletal Muscle Mass and Function in Ageing . Nutrients. 12. (8). p. 2434. {MDPI} {AG}
Matthew Lees, Brian P Carson (2020). The Potential Role of Fish-Derived Protein Hydrolysates on Metabolic Health, Skeletal Muscle Mass and Function in Ageing . Nutrients.
Matthew J. Lees, Oliver J. Wilson, Erin K. Webb, Daniel A. Traylor, Todd Prior, Antonis Elia, Paul S. Harlow, Alistair D. Black, Paul J. Parker, Nick Harris, et al. (2020). Novel Essential Amino Acid Supplements Following Resistance Exercise Induce Aminoacidemia and Enhance Anabolic Signaling Irrespective of Age: A Proof-of-Concept Trial . Nutrients.
Matthew Lees, Oliver J. Wilson, Erin K. Webb, Daniel A. Traylor, Todd Prior, Antonis Elia, Paul S. Harlow, Alistair D. Black, Paul J. Parker, Nick Harris, et al. (2020). Novel Essential Amino Acid Supplements Following Resistance Exercise Induce Aminoacidemia and Enhance Anabolic Signaling Irrespective of Age: A Proof-of-Concept Trial . Nutrients.
(2019). Αcute effects of essential amino acid gel-based and whey protein supplements on appetite and energy intake in older women . Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism.
Matthew J. Lees, Oliver J. Wilson, Karen Hind, Theocharis Ispoglou(2019). Response: Muscle strength and function rather than muscle mass in sarcopenia . European Journal of Applied Physiology. 119. (7). p. 1673--1674. Springer Science and Business Media {LLC}
Matthew J. Lees, Oliver J. Wilson, Karen Hind, Theocharis Ispoglou(2019). Muscle quality as a complementary prognostic tool in conjunction with sarcopenia assessment in younger and older individuals . European Journal of Applied Physiology. 119. (5). p. 1171--1181. Springer Science and Business Media {LLC}
Matthew Lees, Karen Hind, Gary Slater, Brian Oldroyd, Shane Thurlow, Matthew Barlow, John Shepherd(2018). Interpretation of Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry-Derived Body Composition Change in Athletes: A Review and Recommendations for Best Practice . Journal of Clinical Densitometry. 21. (3). p. 429--443. Elsevier {BV}
(2018). Bone Density and Cross-sectional Geometry of the Proximal Femur Are Bilaterally Elevated in Elite Cricket Fast Bowlers . Journal of Clinical Densitometry.
Matthew Lees, Ben Jones, Kevin Till, Gregory Roe, John O’Hara, Matthew J. Barlow, Karen Hind(2018). Six-year body composition change in male elite senior rugby league players . Journal of Sports Sciences. 36. (3). p. 266--271. Informa {UK} Limited
(2017). Novel essential amino acid supplements enriched with L-leucine facilitate increased protein and energy intakes in older women: a randomised controlled trial . Nutrition Journal.
Matthew J. Lees, Brian Oldroyd, Ben Jones, Amy Brightmore, John P. O'Hara, Matthew J. Barlow, Kevin Till, Karen Hind(2017). Three-Compartment Body Composition Changes in Professional Rugby Union Players Over One Competitive Season: A Team and Individualized Approach . Journal of Clinical Densitometry. Elsevier {BV}
(2015). Total, regional and unilateral body composition of professional English first-class cricket fast bowlers . Journal of Sports Sciences.