Qualifications

Ph.D. Physiology, Department of PreClinical Veterinary Studies, University of Liverpool, (1999).
"A comparative study of the modulation of K+ transport in equine and sheep red blood cells".

Editorial board member - ‘Equine and Comparative Exercise Physiology’ (2004 - 2007)

Referee - ‘Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology’ (current)
 

Lecturer in

• Mammalian Physiology
  Knowledge of the fundamentals of the biological systems at rest provides an origin for a diverse range of subjects. The anatomy of each system is initially discussed, however, the units main focus remains upon the mechanisms by which the systems work to serve their function; cellular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular etc.
  
   
• Equine Exercise Physiology
  An understanding of how the physiological systems respond to exercise and training is imperative in the challenge of attaining peak sports performance.
  Metabolic, cardio-respiratory, musculoskeletal, neuroendocrine & thermoregulatory parameters are analysed for a range of exercise intensities. This facilitates the identification of key phases such as the anaerobic threshold.
  Current practicals include:
  Basal metabolic rate determination
  Ventilation and breathing mechanics
  Gas exchange and pulmonary haemodynamics
  Heart rate response to speed and incline
  Environmental temperature & exercise tolerance
  
  
   
• Applied Exercise Physiology
  Expertise in fitness assessment and training programme design promotes adaptation towards an individuals full genetic potential for sport. A range of aerobic and anaerobic fitness tests are investigated for both laboratory and field conditions. Training programmes are critically assessed and various factors that affect performance are considered (e.g. rider fitness, diet, supplements and drugs).
  Hands on experience is gained in running both human and equine (lab and field based) fitness tests.
  
  Current practicals include:
  Standardised exercise testing
  Aerobic & anaerobic threshold determination
  Equine treadmill acclimation
  Antioxidants and performance
   
• Sport Horse Performance
  Current equine training methods often focus upon the theory that ‘practice makes perfect’ where the work mode mimics that of competition. The role of non-riding training has largely been ignored in terms of its influence upon rider fitness and skills and thus the resulting horse performance. This unit provides the theory behind training protocols for both flat work and jumping and investigates a range of assessment protocols for both horse and rider. Various human training protocols are then investigated and tested for specific areas requiring development.
   

  
  
   

Dissertation supervisor of up to 8 projects annually

2008-9 titles

• An investigation into equine treadmill acclimation for low-moderate work (3 students)
• An investigation into the influence of head and neck position upon equine respiratory efficiency during aerobic exercise
• Cardio-respiratory aimed supplementation and its effects upon aerobic exercise performance
• An investigation into methods of improving aerobic fitness
• An investigation into the effect of non-riding training upon horse rider performance
   

More Dissertation Titles and Job destinations
 

Coordinator of Departmental Alumni
 

Research Interests

• Equine skeletal muscle and metabolic enzyme activity
• Fitness assessment and exercise tolerance
• Cell volume regulation and membrane transport
   

Research Studentship
PhD Metabolic enzymes of equine skeletal muscle (Emma Banfield – current)
 

Recent Publications

Muzyamba,M.C., Campbell, E.H. and Gibson,J.S. (2006) Effect of intracellular magnesium and oxygen tension on K+-Cl- cotransport in normal and sickle human red cells. Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry 17, 121-128

Campbell,E.H. , Ellory, J.C. & Gibson, J. S. (2000) Effects of protein kinase and phosphatase inhibitors and anti-L antisera on K+ transport in LK sheep red cells. Bioelectrochemistry and Bioenergetics 52,151-159.

Campbell, E.H ., Cossins, A.R. and Gibson, J.S. (1999) Oxygen-dependent K+ influxes in Mg2+-clamped equine red blood cells. Journal of Physiology, 515 (2) : 431-437.

Campbell, E.H. , and Gibson, J.S. (1998) Oxygen-dependent K+ fluxes in sheep red blood cells. Journal of Physiology, 506 (3): 679-688.

Kempson , S.A. and Campbell, E.H. (1998) A permeability barrier in the dorsal wall of the equine hoof capsule. Equine Veterinary Journal Supplement 26: 15-21.
 

Website links to use

http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayJournal?jid=CEP
http://jast.modares.ac.ir/
http://www.lincoln.ac.uk/dbs/alumni_dbs.htm
http://www.lincoln.ac.uk/dbs/staff_profile/e-banfield.htm