Understanding the Recovery of Long-Covid, Mark Faghy, Human Science Research Centre

Mark Faghy is an Associate Professor in Respiratory Physiology in the School of Human Sciences and an active researcher in the Human Science Research Centre. After completing an undergraduate (2011) and PhD programme (2015) at the University of Derby,  he joined the teaching team as a tutor in exercise physiology at Loughborough University (2015) before returning to Derby on a lectureship in 2016.

In this podcast, Diana is joined by Mark Faghy, associate professor in respiratory physiology at the University of Derby. Long-tem effects of Covid-19, are still an issue for a lot of people. Mark started a pioneering international to improve the lives of people suffering from prolonged and life impairing impacts of long-Covid. He explained how he started his research and raised concerns about the consequences of Post-Covid-19. He also talks about the achievements of his study and how it can help patients suffering from long COVID.

Understanding Long-Covid, Mark Faghy, Human Science Research Centre

More about Mark

I am an Associate Professor in Respiratory Physiology in the School of Human Sciences and an active researcher in the Human Science Research Centre. After completing an undergraduate (2011) and PhD programme (2015) at the University of Derby, I joined the teaching team as a tutor in exercise physiology at Loughborough University (2015) before returning to Derby on a lectureship in 2016.

My research focus is in the area of respiratory physiology and my current projects are in the area of understanding recovery in acute respiratory infection (COVID-19 and Pneumonia), the use of non-medicinal interventions to support COPD patients and the use of integrated wearable technologies in the monitoring and diagnosis of long-term conditions.

My research activities also see me serve as a core member of the Healthy Living for Pandemic Event Protection (HL-Pivot) international network and the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Public Advisory and External Affairs Committee, where we actively engage in parliamentary activity to shape and influence policy. I am also accredited as an exercise scientist by BASES and continue to work with athletes from applied settings.

My current teaching responsibilities include the supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate research projects as well as making contributions to several undergraduate modules in the areas of exercise physiology, physical activity and health and applied sports practices. I also currently supervise ten PhD students that are related to several externally funded projects in the area of respiratory physiology and innovative technologies.

In two weeks I’ll be about to start the @Marathon_Mcr and raising money for @NUHCharity in memory of little Annabelle and Evelyn ??

The money will go directly to supporting families that experience a journey on the @NUHNeonatal unit!! https://t.co/4FmVcQouWx

— Mark Faghy (@DrMark_Faghy) March 20, 2022

Professional interests

My main professional interests are centred mainly on understanding recovery and the impact of reduced respiratory function has upon patient quality of life, with a focus on developing bespoke approaches to improve patient outcomes.

Research interests

My research interests investigate the use of non-medicinal interventions to increase the capability of the respiratory system in all populations, my current research involves working closely with clinical groups nationally and internationally. At present, I am involved in multiple trials with different patient groups including COVID-19, Pneumonia and COPD.

About Diana

Diana is currently interning with Irish Tech News. She graduated from Birkbeck University, with a degree in modern languages and she is currently doing a master’s in Journalism at the University of Roehampton. She has an interest in technology and the environment.

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