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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
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@OllyWitard
Oliver Witard
4 years
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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@ExpPhysiol
Experimental Physiology
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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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@DairyCouncilNI
Dairy Council NI
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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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@OllyWitard
Oliver Witard
1 month
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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@OllyWitard
Oliver Witard
1 month
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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@DrMyohead
Dr. Myohead
2 months
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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@DairyCouncilNI
Dairy Council NI
3 months
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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@NS_Publications
Nutrition Society Publications
6 months
🌎 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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@fi_lavelle
Fiona Lavelle
6 months
🚨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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@OllyWitard
Oliver Witard
5 months
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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@awmackenzie
Andrew Mackenzie
6 months
Fantastic story. Read more to find out about a scientific partnership that would shape the future of nutritional science!
@ThePhySoc
The Physiological Society
6 months
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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@BSRAgeing
British Society for Research on Ageing
6 months
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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@OllyWitard
Oliver Witard
6 months
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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@ThePhySoc
The Physiological Society
6 months
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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@DrBPCarson
Brian Carson
6 months
🚨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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@doryproductions
Prof. James Clark
6 months
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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@fi_lavelle
Fiona Lavelle
7 months
🚨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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@RoyalOsteoPro
Royal Osteoporosis Society for professionals
7 months
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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@OllyWitard
Oliver Witard
7 months
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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@OllyWitard
Oliver Witard
7 months
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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