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Biography
I joined the School of Sport, Health and Exercise Science at the University of Portsmouth in 2019 as a Lecturer in Clinical Exercise Physiology. As part of the Physical Activity, Health and Rehabilitation Thematic Research Group, and Clinical, Health and Rehabilitation Research Team (CHaRT) my research focusses on cardiovascular physiology and the use of exercise to inform the prevention, delay and treatment of cardiovascular disease. I have extensive experience measurements assessing vascular function and structure.
I completed my BSc and MSc studies in Sports Science at the National and Kapodestrian University of Athens. In 2014 I was awarded a full time PhD scholarship from the University of the Sunshine Coast in Australia, where I completed my doctoral studies that focused on the effect of exercise in vascular health of individuals with abdominal aortic aneurysm. During 2018 I was a post-doctoral fellow at the Queensland University of Technology, exploring the effect of low carbohydrate diet on cardiometabolic parameters in obese individuals. During 2020, I secured a grant from the Physiological Society that will explore the effect of prolonged head-down tilt surgery on vascular haemodynamics.
Research Interests
My research interests are exploring the effect of different stimuli (exercise, physical inactivity, posture, nutrition) on cardiovascular health in an effort to help improve and inform clinical treatment.
Teaching Responsibilities
- Physical Activity and Exercise for Healthy Agein (module co-ordinator, Level 5)
- Introduction to Sport and Exercise Physiology (Level 4)
- Clinical Exercise Physiology (Level 7)
- Undergraduate and MSc level research projects
- PhD Research Supervisor
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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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Effect of repeated hot water immersion on cognitive performance, cerebrovascular function, sleep and biomarkers of neurodegeneration in older adults
Piccolo, D. D., Corbett, J., Costello, J. T., Williams, T. B., James, T. J., Shute, J. K., Alnajjar, M. G. A., Hudson, L. C., Marsh, P. A., Praskacova, V., Mayes, H. S., Tipton, M., Perissiou, M., McNarry, M. A., Mackintosh, K. A., Saynor, Z. L. & Shepherd, A. I., 29 Apr 2026, (Early online) In: Experimental Physiology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The dose–response effects of nitrate-rich beetroot ingestion on cardiovascular and endothelial function: a randomised controlled trial
McLellan, A. G., Acton, J. P., O'Donnell, E., Rowland, S. N., Shepherd, A. I., Perissiou, M., James, L. J., Clifford, T. & Bailey, S. J., 13 Feb 2026, (Early online) In: Food & Function.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The effects of nitrate on brown fat fraction and activation in older adults with type 2 diabetes: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial
Neal, R. A., Corbett, J., Costello, J., Saynor, Z., Eglin, C., Perissiou, M., Cummings, M. H., Price, H. C., Bailey, S., Velan, S. S., Sadananthan, S. A., Totman, J. J., Rennell-Smyth, J. & Shepherd, A., 1 Mar 2026, In: European Journal of Sport Science. 26, 3, 12 p., e70117.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Cardiovascular function in people with cystic fibrosis on Elexacaftor/Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor: A cross-sectional, observational, single-centre study
Clayton, L. J., Shepherd, A. I., Corbett, J., Perissiou, M., Connett, G., Legg, J., Allenby, M., Daniels, T., Urquhart, D. S., Mackintosh, K. A., McNarry, M. A. & Saynor, Z. L., 15 Feb 2025, (Early online) In: Journal of Cystic Fibrosis. 24, p. 801-808 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Head‐down tilt lithotomy position and well‐leg compartment syndrome: an international survey of current practice
Uzoma, C. C., Shepherd, A. I., Saynor, Z. L., Khan, J. S., Piozzi, G. N., Duhoky, R., Askew, C., Ozmen, M. M., Middleton, T. R. F., Masum, S. & Perissiou, M., 7 Jun 2025, In: Colorectal Disease. 27, 6, 9 p., e70134.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Datasets
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Dataset for the HELP Study.
Uzoma, C. C. (Creator) & Perissiou, M. (Creator), University of Portsmouth, 13 May 2026
DOI: 10.17029/2c76a0c4-b813-405e-a04c-d75687642fd6
Dataset
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Head-down tilt lithotomy position and well-leg compartment syndrome: an international survey of current practice
Perissiou, M. (Creator), Shepherd, A. (Creator) & Uzoma, E. (Creator), Open Science Framework, 22 Oct 2024
DOI: 10.17605/OSF.IO/YR7KD, https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/YR7KD
Dataset
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The effect of a novel ketone esters and ‘climate adaptation’ drink in people with type 2 diabetes
Shepherd, A. (PI), Corbett, J. (CoI), Costello, J. (CoI), Perissiou, M. (CoI) & Williams, T. (CoI)
1/04/25 → 30/09/28
Project: Research
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The effects of sauna on sleep and climate adaptation
Shepherd, A. (PI), Corbett, J. (CoI), Middleton, T. (CoI), Perissiou, M. (CoI) & Simms, C. (CoI)
1/01/25 → 31/01/29
Project: Research
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The impact of Covid-19 on cardiac rehabilitation participants and staff
Witcher, C. (PI), Saynor, Z. (Team Member), Perissiou, M. (Team Member), Shepherd, A. (Team Member), Gorczynski, P. (Team Member) & Scott, A. (Team Member)
8/02/21 → …
Project: Research
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Diabetes and extreme heat events: Mitigating cardiovascular risk
Perissiou, M. (PI), Costello, J. (CoI) & Shepherd, A. (CoI)
31/03/25 → 30/03/26
Project: Research
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The Effects Of Natiiv TM Pure Collagen On Exercise Performance, Strength, Inflammation, Pain And Bone Turnover
Shepherd, A. (PI), Moore, J. (CoI), Neupert, E. (CoI), Corbett, J. (CoI), Saynor, Z. (CoI), Perissiou, M. (CoI), Simms, C. (CoI) & Costello, J. (CoI)
1/05/23 → 31/10/24
Project: Research
Activities
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Vascular ageing working group meeting
Perissiou, M. (Participant)
13 Mar 2024 → 15 Mar 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Vascular Ageing meeting
Perissiou, M. (Participant)
8 May 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Presentation to the 2022 European Congress of Sports Science
Perissiou, M. (Speaker)
8 Dec 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Oral presentation
Perissiou, M. (Speaker)
6 Oct 2022 → 8 Oct 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Invited Presentation to European Society of Vascular Medicine
Perissiou, M. (Speaker)
6 Oct 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
Prizes
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Awarded the Faculty funded PhD bursary
Perissiou, M. (Recipient), 1 Feb 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Runner up-Inaugural annual review prize of the physiological society
Perissiou, M. (Recipient), Bailey, T. G. (Recipient), Saynor, Z. (Recipient), Shepherd, A. (Recipient), Harwood, A. E. (Recipient) & Askew, C. D. (Recipient), 1 Apr 2021
Prize: National/international honour
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SAH PhD Funded Scholarship
Perissiou, M. (Recipient), 20 Feb 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Press/Media
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Study suggests mild COVID-19 can have harmful effects on cardiovascular health
20/04/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research cited