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Research interests
Diabetes prevention and management in diverse communities; public health nutrition and physical activity; mixed methods research; dietary assessment techniques; community-based evaluations and interventions; ageing and ethnic minority health.
In addition to her research activities, Professor Thompson currently serves on the Executive Board of the European College of Sport Science and on the Scientific Committee of the British Nutrition Foundation. She is a member of the Diabetes UK Community Education Insight Advisory Group, and is Section Editor for the journal BMC Public Health.
The impact of Professor Thompson's research has been highlighted in the BBC's recent show 'Trust Me Im A Doctor'. Viewer statistics indicate 3.2 million viewers of the original programme, with an additional 200,000 views via BBC iPlayer.
Her research has also featured in a Birmingham brief article highlighting Veganism research at the University.
Biography
Professor Thompson completed her PhD in Exercise Physiology and Nutrition from Arizona State University in 1991. After completing post-doctoral fellowship training at Stanford University in 1995, she worked at University of North Carolina, Charlotte and at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center. Prior to joining the University of Birmingham in 2012, she was Professor of Public Health Nutrition at the University of Bristol. She is a Fellow and Past Vice President of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). She is also a member of the Executive Board of the European College of Sport Science (ECSS).
Professor Thompson was awarded the 2015 ACSM Citation Award. This award is granted to an individual or group who has made significant and important contributions to sports medicine and/or the exercise sciences. These contributions may include, but are not limited to, research and scholarship; clinical care; and/or administrative or educational services in sports medicine or exercise science.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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It is So Much More Than Just a Four-Day Residential: The Profound Effects of Supporting Young People Experiencing Homelessness to Thrive in the Outdoors
Parry, B., Cumming, J., Thompson, J., Holland, M. & Quinton, M., 2024, Abstracts from the Coalition for Education in the Outdoors 16th Biennial Research Symposium. Patten, H., Bobilya, A. J., Faircloth, W. B. & Daniel, B. (eds.). North Carolina: SUNY Cortland, p. 75 77 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Using systems mapping within the process evaluation of a randomised controlled trial of the ACE active ageing programme in England and Wales
Cavill, N., Greaves, C., Chatwin, K. E., Szekeres, Z., Davies, A., Hawley-Hague, H., Crone, D., Withall, J., Thompson, J. & Stathi, A., 13 Jun 2024, In: BMJ Public Health. 2, 1, 10 p., e000229.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A peer-volunteer led active ageing programme to prevent decline in physical function in older people at risk of mobility disability (Active, Connected, Engaged [ACE]): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Stathi, A., Withall, J., Crone, D., Hawley-Hague, H., Playle, R., Frew, E., Fenton, S., Hillsdon, M., Pugh, C., Todd, C., Jolly, K., Cavill, N., Western, M., Roche, S., Kirby, N., Boulton, E., Thompson, J., Chatwin, K., Davies, A. & Szekeres, Z. & 1 others, , 29 Nov 2023, In: Trials. 24, 1, 13 p., 772.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The REtirement in ACTion exercise programme and its effects on elements of long term functionality in older adults
Ladlow, P., Western, M. J., Greaves, C. J., Thompson, J. L., Withall, J., Koning, J. D., Bollen, J. C., Moorlock, S. J., Guralnik, J. M., Fox, K. R. & Stathi, A., 28 Jul 2023, In: Frontiers in public health. 11, 1151035.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A group-based exercise and behavioural maintenance intervention for adults over 65 years with mobility limitations: the REACT RCT
Stathi, A., Withall, J., Greaves, C. J., Thompson, J. L., Taylor, G., Medina-Lara, A., Green, C., Snowsill, T., Johansen-Berg, H., Bilzon, J., Gray, S., Cross, R., Western, M. J., Koning, J. L. D., Ladlow, P., Bollen, J. C., Moorlock, S. J., Guralnik, J. M., Rejeski, W. J. & Hillsdon, M. & 1 others, , 31 Dec 2022, In: Public Health Research. `0, 14, 208 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A multi-centre randomised controlled trial of a peer-volunteering, active ageing, community programme for people at risk of mobility disability. The ACE (Active, Connected, Engaged) study.
Stathi, A. (Principal Investigator), Frew, E. (Co-Investigator), Thompson, J. (Co-Investigator), Greaves, C. (Co-Investigator), Jolly, K. (Co-Investigator) & Fenton, S. (Co-Investigator)
1/09/21 → 31/12/25
Project: Other Government Departments
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Evaluating the effect of a remotely monitored, home-based exercise intervention on immune-driven disease activity in individuals with type-1 diabetes
Long, H. (Co-Investigator), Narendran, P. (Co-Investigator), Thompson, J. (Co-Investigator) & Wadley, A. (Principal Investigator)
1/06/21 → 31/03/25
Project: Research
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ESRC IAA - FOF - Working in partnership with Diabetes UK to develop and evaluation framework for a community-based diabetes prevention education and awareness iniative
Thompson, J. (Principal Investigator)
Economic & Social Research Council
1/07/17 → 31/07/18
Project: Research Councils
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Proposal to provide expert academic input into the R&A Golf and Health Project
Thompson, J. (Principal Investigator)
1/03/17 → 31/03/17
Project: Industry
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H2020_ITN_PANINI (CO-ORDINATOR)
Thompson, J. (Co-Investigator), Lord, J. (Co-Investigator), Whittaker, A. (Principal Investigator) & Greig, C. (Co-Investigator)
European Commission, European Commission - Management Costs
1/01/16 → 31/12/19
Project: Research
Activities
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Are pedestrian crossings in the UK fit for purpose? Comparing the current crossing times with the gait-speed of older adults at risk for mobility-related disability
Western, M. J. (Presenter), Withall, J. (Contributor), Thompson, J. (Contributor), Greaves, C. (Contributor), Bollen, J. (Contributor), De Koning, J. (Contributor), Moorlock, S. (Contributor), Fox, K. R. (Contributor) & Stathi, A. (Speaker)
2018Activity: Academic and Industrial events › Conference, workshop or symposium