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Zoe Saynor is an Associate Professor of Clinical Exercise Physiology at the University of Southampton and an honorary researcher at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. As a registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist in the UK and a former international rugby union player, her work bridges the gap between clinical research and applied physiology, with a strong focus on the role of physical activity in the prevention, treatment, and management of long-term conditions across the lifespan. She holds a BSc in Sports Science and an MSc in Exercise Rehabilitation from Bangor University, as well as a PhD in Paediatric Clinical Exercise Physiology from the University of Exeter, where her doctoral work focused on exercise limitation in children with cystic fibrosis. In 2014, she established and led the Physical Activity, Health and Rehabilitation research group at the University of Portsmouth before joining the University of Southampton in 2024 to lead the Physiology, Health, Lifestyle and Exercise (PHLEX) team within the Active Living Research Group. Recognized as a world leader in exercise physiology for respiratory conditions, she specializes in long-term athlete health, with particular attention to female athletes. Zoe also holds significant leadership roles within professional bodies, including the Physiological Society and the European College of Sport Science, and serves as Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal of Sport Science.
University of Southampton • Southampton, ENG, GB
Teaching and research in Clinical Exercise Physiology.
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust • Southampton, ENG, GB
Conducting research and applying clinical exercise physiology.