Michael studied undergraduate exercise science at Dublin City University. He moved to Australia to undertake a PhD jointly at The Baker Institute in Melbourne and the University of Western Australia.
He is an active researcher investigating the effects of diet and exercise on human health. Michael has developed a passion for all aspects of science communication from publishing scientific papers and presenting at scientific conferences, to publishing science blogs and podcasts, to representing The University of Western Australia at the Three-Minute Thesis Competition and working with The Naked Scientists podcast in Cambridge.
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FEATURED Journal article
Effect of Morning Exercise With or Without Breaks in Prolonged Sitting on Blood Pressure in Older Overweight/Obese Adults Evidence for Sex Differences
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Honours, Awards and Fellowships
The Robert Street Prize for the PhD thesis which made the most outstanding contribution to it's field across all disciplines
The Paul Korner Medal for outstanding achievement
The Dean's Honours List
Young Investigator Award: Poster category
American Physiological Society's "Select" award for distinction in scholarship
Young Investigator Award: Oral category
Winner of the Three Minute Thesis competition at The University of Western Australia
Credentials
Positions
Tutor In Science Communication
Biosciences
Senior Tutor In Science Communication
Science
Education
Doctor of Philosophy
The University of Western Australia
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Dublin City University