Oliver Witard
@OllyWitard
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Reader in Nutrition/Exercise Metabolism @KCLBMBioscience King's College London. Sports nutrition, sustainable protein, muscle, ageing.
London, ENGLAND
Joined July 2012
Our latest - utility of leucine trigger hypothesis in predicting diffs in MPS after protein ingestion https://t.co/qQOEk2bPts A stronger predictor with intake of isolated proteins in older adults. @KostasProko @gabizaro_ @proftipper
@KCLBMBioscience @kingsmedicine #protein
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Our 2024 #MidCareerResearcher prize runner-up article from @OllyWitard (@KCLBMBioscience) et al. discusses the use of perioperative nutrition interventions to improve muscle mass and functional outcomes in response to orthopaedic surgery. 📜 https://t.co/HYp35Bafzi
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A big thank you to the speakers at our #MilkItNI Sports Nutrition Seminar this week. 🥇#Olympic & #Paralympic swimmers @Jackmac121 & @BethanyFirth2 talking to Prof @madigan_sharon ⭐️Dr @OllyWitard on protein for endurance athletes ⭐️Lucy Wainwright on nutrition 4 @Lionesses
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New paper in Current Opinion. Our attempt to unravel the complex relationship between protein digestion, amino acid absorption and MPS rates in healthy and patient populations. https://t.co/ZRgE0jLC6b
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the relationship between in vivo protein digestion and amino acid absorption rates with the postprandial stimulation of muscle protein synthesis (MPS), with an emphasis on healthy adults and critic...
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Fancy a new challenge living and working in China for the next 4 years? We are looking for a lecturer (teaching) in Biomedical Sciences/Engineering Details below... https://t.co/d67GV80hDC
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The effect of bed rest, unilateral limb immobilization and head-down tilt on muscle protein synthesis: A systematic review and meta-analysis Fun collab with @KostasProko @_PaulMorgan @csbd7 @OllyWitard
https://t.co/VWuTplTkE7
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Our #MilkItNI Sports Nutrition Seminar is on 11 Nov. ⭐️Protein for endurance sports with @OllyWitard ⭐️Nutrition with the @Lionesses from #LucyWainwright ⭐️Prof @madigan_sharon in conversation with @BethanyFirth2 🏊♀️🥇 @Jackmac121 🏊♂️🥇 More info & booking https://t.co/KzhN9UaCOT
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🌎 Symposium 2 at #NSConf25 covers 'Dietary Components for Human and Planetary Health' 🧍 Check out this recent review from one of our speakers, Prof Ian Givens @NutritionSoc
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🚨calling female #athletes, we are seeking athletes of all levels to take part in online interviews exploring #menstrual and reproductive health experiences & food #behaviours Share your story £/€25 time compensation. More info/take part: PerformanceNutrition@kcl.ac.uk
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Calling all female athletes. Please help the super talented & hardest working of colleagues @fi_lavelle and her army of MSc student collect these important data. Thank you ...
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Fantastic story. Read more to find out about a scientific partnership that would shape the future of nutritional science!
Yesterday we unveiled a blue plaque at King’s College Hospital to honour the pioneering nutritional physiologist and dietitian, Dr Elsie May Widdowson. Read our news article to find out more ⬇️ https://t.co/Xblo5QLpPZ
@KingsCollegeLon
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Submitting an abstract to BSRA2025? 1 week until the deadline! Our 74th annual meeting is looking like another great one for keynotes, networking, talks, prizes and more! Will we see you there? https://t.co/Idbh0Ut75J
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BRITAIN’S LEADING AGEING RESEARCH CONFERENCE In 2025, the BSRA is pleased to host its 74th Annual Scientific Meeting on the Biology of Ageing at Manchester Metropolitan University between 3rd and 5th...
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IBEC in Stockholm. 2012 ish? Kev always enjoyed IBEC and had ambitions to host one day in Stirling. Happy birthday Kev! I'll be throwing some lamb burgers on the BBQ this evening in your memory.
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Yesterday we unveiled a blue plaque at King’s College Hospital to honour the pioneering nutritional physiologist and dietitian, Dr Elsie May Widdowson. Read our news article to find out more ⬇️ https://t.co/Xblo5QLpPZ
@KingsCollegeLon
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🚨PhD alert 🚨 looking for interested candidates to apply for a fully funded PhD in Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour & Metabolic Health of new parents. For enquiries DM or brian.carson[at] https://t.co/ZJEQS0oXFh & include CV. Must be willing to work on app over next 3 weeks
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I’ve had a fabulous afternoon celebrating the life and works of Elsie Widdowson with @ThePhySoc @KclPhysiology and King’s College Hospital. Another great blue plaque event!
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Appreciate any retweets - thank you!! 🙏🏼 @trott_nick @WardyMw @DrKirstyP @ProfWhelan @anarmateos @YvonneNutrition @OllyWitard @Duggal_UoB @OrlaOS @cristiancostasb @Mills_CE @E_MSchneider @ruairirobertson @pauldcotter @kgikas10 @HaarhuisJulia
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🚨New paper - Do athletes #cook? Culinary skills: needed for implementing #sports #nutrition recommendations. Limited evidence & methodological issues. Further research: essential to understand athletes' culinary behaviours for health & performance! 🔍 https://t.co/n0FoqxF4rW
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Delighted to welcome Dr Sarah Allison, Scientific Advisor to ROS. Assistant Professor at Northumbria, she specialises in bone and exercise physiology, with award-winning research into lifestyle approaches and novel ways to prevent and manage osteoporosis.
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Example lab practical in action with Dr Bruce explaining what substrates current student Chloe is about to burn during exercise. Super stuff.
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Example lab practical in action with Dr Bruce explaining what substrates current student Chloe is about to burn during exercise. Super stuff.
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