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Gareth is Professor of Exercise Biochemistry and Physiology, Director of Research at the Sport and Exercise Sciences Research Institute, and Director of the Exercise Biochemistry and Physiology Research Laboratories at Ulster.
He holds a BA, MSc, and an MSt in Genomic Medicine from the University of Cambridge, and was awarded his PhD in Biochemistry and Physiology in 2002.
Professor Davison is a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine, and has published widely in the area of Exercise Biochemistry and Medicine. His work can be read in high impact factor journals such as Redox Biology, Free Radical Biology & Medicine, Diabetologia, Sports Medicine and Clinical Science. He sits on a number of journal editorial boards, and is the current Physiology and Nutrition Executive Editor at the Journal of Sports Science.
He has attracted significant grant income and conducted many successful research projects with local government agencies and international organisations. Professor Davison has a successful record of PhD researcher completions, and has examined postgraduate research degrees at several national (Ireland and UK) and international universities.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Optimising exercise time-of-day for cardiometabolic health: Insights from a systematic review and meta-analysis in varied adult cohorts
Fitzpatrick, R., Wilson, J., Davison, G., McMahon, G., Bleakley, C. M. & McClean, C., 11 Mar 2026, In: Journal of Sports Sciences. 44, 9, p. 1158-1188 31 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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A Cross-Cultural Comparison of Dietary Intake in University Students from the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom
Dalibalta, S., Elmashak, Y., Amer, A., Abusaker, Y., McNeilly, A. & Davison, G., 1 Oct 2025, In: Nutrients. 17, p. 1-14 14 p., 3094.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exercise-Epigenetic Axis: Metabolic Alignment to Oxidative Stress and Redox Status
Davison, G., Mohammed, A., Irwin, R. E., Lees-Murdock, D. & Walsh, C., 26 Nov 2025, (Published online) Exercise, Epigenetics and Human Health. Gao, F. & Zhang, X. (eds.). Switzerland, Vol. 15. p. 115-136 21 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Quercetin activates the SIRT6–Nrf2 axis during oxidative stress, modulating DNA repair and ageing-associated markers
Juan, C. A., Simunic-Briski, N., Matchett, K. & Davison, G., 2 Nov 2025, (Published online) p. 1-52, 52 p.Research output: Working paper › Preprint
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Sample size estimation revisited
Abt, G., Boreham, C., Davison, G., Jackson, R., Jobson, S., Wallace, E. & Williams, M., 7 May 2025, (Published online) In: Journal of Sports Sciences. 43, 21, p. 2511-2516 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review
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Profiles
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Effects of Maternal Exercise on Fetal Akinesia-Impaired Bone and Joint Development
Davison, G. (PI)
1/01/25 → 31/12/29
Project: Research
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Development and piloting of a prehabilitation behavioural change and physical activity intervention for fibromyalgia syndrome
Davison, G. (CoI) & Hughes, C. (PI)
8/01/18 → 30/09/21
Project: Research
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Investigation into the effectiveness of headgear in reducing the incidence and/or severity of known clinical Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) indicators in rugby
Davison, G. (CoI), Bleakley, C. (CoI) & McClean, C. (PI)
8/08/16 → 31/12/21
Project: Research
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A comparison of acute impact of high-intensity interval training, reduced-exertion REHIT and moderate intensity on free-living glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes
Davison, G. (CoI) & McClean, C. (PI)
1/07/16 → 31/08/18
Project: Research
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Effects of extreme temperature on physiological variables in Motorsport Marshals
Davison, G. (PI)
1/12/13 → 31/12/19
Project: Research