Dr Faatihah Niyi-Odumosu

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  • Qualifications:MBChB; MSc, PhD, PGCertHE, FHEA
  • Position:Associate Professor of Physical Activity and Health Promotion
  • Department:HAS - Allied Health Professions
  • Telephone:+441179656261
  • Email:Faatihah.Niyi-Odumosu@uwe.ac.uk
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About me

As Founder and Lead of Ageing Lifestyle in Blacks and Asians (ALIBSA) alibsa.com, I spearhead a knowledge exchange program for over 156 community members in the UK and internationally enhancing health literacy and research participation among Black and Asian communities. My work as a medical doctor and academic researcher has earned international recognition for excellence in knowledge exchange, community engagement, and cross-sector partnerships spanning academia, health technology, and sports industries.

I specialise in preventive medicine, focusing on the intersection of physical activity, exercise physiology, and health outcomes in clinical settings. My research focuses on developing evidence-based lifestyle interventions, particularly for older adults, ethnic minorities, and patients with chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease. Through collaborative approaches incorporating sports engagement, rehabilitation research, and robotic assistive technology, I have consistently delivered sustainable, culturally tailored physical activity programs.

Externally Funded Projects:

My portfolio includes over £2.7 million in external funding for innovative projects, including:

- The Fitbees project FitBees | Tendertec (2021-23): Expanding digital fitness engagement among underrepresented groups. Innovate UK, Healthy Ageing Challenge.

- SAW-Health (2023-25) : Developing socially assistive walkers for older adults. Medical Research Council. Ageing Research Development Award.

- C2REST Project The C²REST Project Home (2024-27): Investigating climate change impacts on respiratory health in Nigeria. Medical Research Foundation Climate Change Impact.

- ALIBSA (2025-26) alibsa.com: Ageing Lifestyle in Blacks and Asians. Medical Research Council Community Group Fund

Current leadership roles include:

- Distinguished Professor of Public Health, MIVA Open University, Nigeria

- Executive Council Member and Secretary, Low Middle Income Research Council, International Society of Physical Activity and Health (ISPAH) LMIC Research Council - ISPAH

- Co-lead, Black Professoriate Group, University of the West of England, Bristol

- Founder and Co-lead, Renal Health Initiative, Nigeria Renal Health Initiative: Posts | LinkedIn

I have successfully supervised doctoral and master's students and currently accepting applications for doctoral studentships.

Area of expertise

- Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR)
- Patient Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE)
- Co-designing physical activity and health improvement interventions in chronic lifestyle disease (type-2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and cardiovascular disease).
- Interdisciplinary approaches to developing effective and sustainable physical activity across under-represented groups (Elderly, ethnic minorities; Women)
- Rehabilitation research
- Global Health research

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