Neil studied Sports Science at Manchester Metropolitan University (BSc) and Loughborough University (MSc). In 1995, Neil became a full time Lecturer in Exercise Physiology at Trinity and All Saints College, University of Leeds. Neil then completed a PhD in Exercise Immunology and Nutrition graduating from the University of Birmingham in 2000. Neil serves on the editorial board of Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, Exercise Immunology Review and Journal of Sports Sciences. He is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (FACSM) and contributes as a guest writer on research for Runners’ World. He has published many journal articles, co-authored a textbook in Exercise Immunology, led a highly cited position statement with the world’s leaders in exercise and stress immunology and recently co-authored a prestigious Cochrane review on hydration assessment in the elderly. Much of Neil’s recent research has been supported by the Ministry of Defence (Army), UK. This research has focused on the influence of stressors such as fluid and energy restriction and environmental stress on the immune health and performance of the Army recruit.

Influence of exercise training, diet and environmental stress on immunity; Non-invasive biomarkers of immunity and hydration; Novel strategies for heat acclimation