Professor Samuele Marcora
Professor of Applied Physiology, University of Bologna, Italy
This live stream will provide a deep understanding of the physical and psychological challenges faced by people living with kidney disease.
With a range of internationally renowned speakers, this unique meeting will include sessions aimed at understanding the impact of lifestyle on health and wellbeing of people living with kidney disease, physical and psychological mechanisms behind the disease, and strategies to tackle them.
This live stream is in association with the UK Kidney Research Consortium Exercise and Lifestyle Clinical Study Group (jointly supported by the Renal Association, Kidney Research UK and the British Renal Society) and the RSM Nephrology Section.
Topics include:
We would like to thank our sponsor Kidney Care UK for their support of this live stream. Please note that the scientific programme and content has not been influenced in any way by the sponsor.
Join in the conversation online using #RSMNephrology
Follow us on Twitter: @RoySocMed
Professor of Applied Physiology, University of Bologna, Italy
Previously Renal Unit Manager, Oxford Renal Unit; Currently Research Lead, Oxford Renal Unit, UK
Sheera has over 13 years of working in renal clinical settings and has been involved in research for over 10 years. She currently works as the renal research nurse manager and has a keen interest in dialysis focused studies, especially in patient health, exercise and wellbeing. Sheera is completing her PhD at Oxford Brookes University developing and implementing a safe and feasible exercise intervention for dialysis patients.
Professor of Lifestyle Medicine, Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, UK
Alice Smith is Professor of Lifestyle Medicine at the University of Leicester and the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. Her primary research interest is the role of physical activity, exercise and lifestyle management in kidney disease.
Her translational research programme encompasses laboratory-based exploratory and mechanistic work focussing on muscle metabolism, inflammation and immune function, and includes outcome measure evaluation, lifestyle intervention development and effectiveness testing, implementation and process evaluation. A strong track record of patient involvement and engagement, and qualitative exploration of patient and stakeholder perspectives and experience underpins all the work.
Senior Lecturer in Health Psychology, King’s College London, UK
Dr Joe Chilcot is a Reader in Health Psychology and Head of the Health Psychology Section, at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King’s College London. His research is focused on the psychological aspects of long-term conditions, particularly advanced kidney disease. He is co-editor of the British Journal of Health Psychology.
Dr Sharlene Greenwood, President of the British Renal Society and Consultant Physiotherapist, King’s College Hospital
Chairs: Dr Pelly Koufaki
Professor Samuele Marcora, Professor of Applied Physiology, University of Bologna, Italy
Professor Alice Smith, Professor of Lifestyle Medicine, Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester
Dr Luke A Baker, Dr Daniel S March, Dr. Thomas J Wilkinson
Chairs: Professor David Stensel
Dr Pelly Koufaki
Ms Ellen Castle, Senior Physiotherapist in Renal and Exercise Rehabilitation and Kidney Research UK PhD Fellow, King’s College Hospital
Dr Joseph Chilcot, Senior Lecturer in Health Psychology, King’s College London
Dr Ian Taylor, Senior Lecturer in Psychology and Chartered Psychologist, University of Loughborough and the British Psychological Society
Chaired by Mrs Ellen Castle
Dr Sharlene Greenwood, Consultant Physiotherapist in Renal and Exercise Rehabilitation and NIHR Research Fellow, King's College Hospital. Dr Jamie Macdonald, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Exercise Physiology and Head of School, School of Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences, Bangor University
Professor James Burton, Professor of Renal Medicine, University of Leicester and Honorary Consultant Nephrologist, Leicester Hospitals
Ms Sheera Sutherland, Previously Renal Unit Manager, Oxford Renal Unit; Currently Research Lead, Oxford Renal Unit
Online
Disclaimer: All views expressed in this webinar are of the speakers themselves and not of the RSM.
Special rates for difficult times
The RSM wishes to offer healthcare professionals continued learning opportunities during the coronavirus pandemic. The RSM’s weekly COVID-19 Series webinars remain free of charge, while there will be small charges to register for other online education. These fees will enable the RSM to continue its programme of activities and will apply during the course of the pandemic.
This webinar will be recorded and stored by the Royal Society of Medicine and may be distributed in future on various internet channels.