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Collaborations:
- Bristol Robotics Lab
- Tendertec
- Kymira
- NHS
- Age UK
- Cricketqube
- ActiveAgeing
- NHS Bristol Heart Institute
- Manchester Metropolitan University
- Brunel University
- North Bristol NHS Trust
- Universityof Bristol
- Manchester University
- Leeds Beckett University
- Leeds University
- Keele University
- De Montfort University
- CaafiHealth
- BEMSCA
- Sirona Health and Social Care
- ActiveLives
- Wesport
- Bristol Health Partners
- Coventry University
- Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria
- University of Ilorin, Nigeria
- University of Lagos, Nigeria
- Covenant University, Nigeria
- University of Hertfordshire
Research staff:
- physical activity
- Ageing
- diabetes
- lifestyle interventions
- Assisted Living
- Robotics
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Patient and public cinvolvement
- health
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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 the Founder of the Ageing Lifestyle in Blacks and Asians (ALIBSA) at alibsa.com, I lead a knowledge exchange program with over 200 community members both in the UK and internationally. This initiative focuses on improving health literacy and research engagement within the ageing Black and Asian communities. My work has gained international recognition for its excellence in knowledge exchange, community participatory research, and cross-sector partnerships that encompass academia, the built environment, health technology, and sports industries.
I am an innovative leader in health and ageing research and knowledge exchange in both the UK and Africa. As a medical doctor with a PhD in clinical exercise physiology, I adopt a multidisciplinary approach to develop interventions aimed at addressing complex global health issues.
I specialise in preventive medicine, focusing on the intersection of physical activity, exercise physiology, and health outcomes in community and clinical settings. My research emphasises the creation of 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 that integrate sports engagement, rehabilitation research, and robotic assistive technology, I have consistently delivered sustainable and 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 (2021-23): Expanding digital fitness engagement among underrepresented groups. Funded by Innovate UK, Healthy Ageing Challenge.
- SAW-Health (2023-25): Developing socially assistive walkers for older adults. Funded by the Medical Research Council, Ageing Research Development Award.
- C2REST Project (2024-27): Investigating climate change impacts on respiratory health in Nigeria. Funded by the Medical Research Foundation, Climate Change Impact.
- ALIBSA (2025-26): Ageing Lifestyle in Blacks and Asians. Funded by the 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)
- Co-lead, Black Professoriate Group, University of the West of England, Bristol
- Founder and Co-lead, Renal Health Initiative, Nigeria
I have successfully supervised doctoral and master's students and am currently accepting applications for doctoral studentships.
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