Derek Ball Doctor of Philosophy (University of Aberdeen); BSc (Hons) Sport Science (Manchester Metropolitan University); Registered General Nursing (Brent & Harrow School of Nursing)
Head of Sport Science, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Aberdeen · United Kingdom
Editorial leadership for International Journal of Nutrition ISSN 2379-7835
Research interests
- Metabolism
- Fat Biology
- Diabetes
- Metabolic Syndrome
Biography
Dr Derek Ball, BSc, PhD, is Head of Sport Science at the University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom. His research interests focus on adipose tissue function and metabolism, nutritional approaches to modulating muscle function, and the application of novel technologies to monitor cardiovascular function. He teaches courses in Applied Systems Physiology, Metabolism and Exercise, and Human Cardiovascular Function. Dr Ball has published extensively with over 50 papers in peer-reviewed journals, several book chapters, and more than 50 conference proceedings, including his highly cited work on the contrasting effects of heat stress on neuromuscular performance (2020).
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This journal is guided by Derek Ball (Head of Sport Science, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Aberdeen) and a peer-review board of practising researchers. Open access, author-retained copyright (CC BY), and a clear editorial process.