After finishing my PhD at Bangor University investigating body composition in patients living with chronic kidney disease, I completed a Post Doc in the Renal Unit at Gwynedd Hospital, studying fatigue. I returned to the University and I am now a Professor in Sport and Exercise Science, particularly collaborating with colleagues within The Institute for Applied Human Physiology (http://iahp.bangor.ac.uk).

The primary focus of my research and impact activities is the use of physical activity to prevent and treat chronic disease. Recently this has expanded to include an interest in digital health solutions. I am also lucky enough to integrate my passion for the outdoors within my work and have an additional focus on enhancing health and performance of outdoor practitioners. 

Chronic disease:

I maintain my honorary contract with the local Health Board and lead their kidney disease exercise rehabilitation program. I am Co-Chair of the Kidney Research UK Physical Activity, Rehabilitation and Wellbeing Clinical Study Group (www.kidneyresearchuk.org/research/exercise), I am the exercise and nutrition thematic lead for the Wales Kidney Research Unit (www.kidneyresearchunit.wales) and a founder member of the Welsh Institute for Physical Activity, Health and Sport (www.swansea.ac.uk/sports-science/astem/wipahs). I am the scientific lead for the multicentre Kidney Beam study, a scientific evaluation of a digital health solution to enhance physical activity in people living with kidney disease (www.beamfeelgood.com/kidney%20disease). 

Outdoor practitioners:

I collaborate with various businesses and charities working in the outdoor sector, including Mountain Rescue England and Wales.  My interest in high altitude physiology has led me to participating in a number of medical research expeditions and high-altitude laboratory chamber studies.

Email: j.h.macdonald@bangor.ac.uk

Phone: +44 1248 38 3272

Twitter: @sportscimac

Instagram: @jamiehugomacdonald

Brief bio:

After graduating with a Sport Science degree and working as freelance Outdoor Activities Instructor for some years, I returned to academia to complete my PhD in clinical exercise physiology. I am now a Professor in Sport and Exercise Science within the School of Psychology and Sport Science at Bangor University (www.bangor.ac.uk/sport).

The primary focus of my research, impact and teaching activities is the use of physical activity to prevent and treat chronic disease. Recently, this has expanded to include an interest in digital health solutions. I am also lucky enough to integrate my passion for the outdoors within my work, and have an additional focus on enhancing health and performance of outdoor practitioners. 

• Professional: Good Clinical Practice eLearning (Secondary Care)
  National Institute for Health Research, 2016
• Professional: Fellow
  Higher Education Academy, 2011
• PhD: Clinical Exercise Physiology
  2006
• BSc: Sport Science
  2001

I am course lead for Bangor University's Adventure Sport Science degree.

I teach Advanced Research Design (JXH-4403 and JXH-4209) to our Masters and distance learning students and Professional Life Skills to our Undergraduate students (JXH-1064). 

I typically supervise undergraduate and masters project/dissertation students, intercalated students, Foundation Year 2 Medical Doctors, and three PhD students.

The primary focus of my research and impact activities is the use of physical activity to prevent and treat chronic disease. Recently this has expanded to include an interest in digital health solutions. I am also lucky enough to integrate my passion for the outdoors within my work and have an additional focus on enhancing health and performance of outdoor practitioners.

Self-funded (inc. agency-funded) projects:

I welcome informal enquiries from prospective PhD students interested in projects related to either of my research areas of interest: i) physical activity to prevent and treat chronic disease; ii) how to enhance health and performance of outdoor practitioners. Please submit a draft research proposal (1-2 pages) to the above email address.

Funded projects:

Studentship opportunities within the school can be found at https://www.bangor.ac.uk/studentfinance/postgraduate/funding#psychology

I have been primary superviser for five PhD students who are now employed in prestigious positions worldwide: Professor at the University of Innsbruk; Associate Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond; two Consultant Nephrologists at University Hospital of Wales and Spire Cardiff Hospital; Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University. 

2025

• PublishedA structured, home-based exercise programme in kidney transplant recipients (ECSERT): A randomised controlled feasibility study
  Billany, R. E., Macdonald, J., Burns, S., Chowdhury, R., Ford, E. C., Mubaarak, Z., Sohansoha, G. K., Vadaszy, N., Young, H. M. L., Bishop, N. C. & Smith, A. C., 24 Feb 2025, In: PLoS ONE.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedBabi Actif: Helping parents to actively enjoy the outdoors with their baby.
  Williams, C., Ely, G. & Macdonald, J., 1 Jan 2025, In: International Journal of Birth and Parent Education. 12, 2
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedBody Composition and Intradialytic Exercise in Kidney Disease: A Combined Analysis of the PEDAL and CYCLE-HD Randomised Controlled Trials
  Ng, K. P., Macdonald, J., Young, R., March, D. S., Graham-Brown, M. P. M., Mercer, T. H., Greenwood, S., Burton, J. O. & Dasgupta, I., 1 Apr 2025, In: Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle. 16, 2, e13748.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedCan exercise reduce fatigue in people living with kidney disease?
  Macdonald, J., 1 May 2025, In: Current opinion in clinical nutrition and metabolic care. 28, 3, p. 200-207
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedDigital physical activity intervention via the Kidney BEAM platform in patients with polycystic kidney disease: a randomized controlled trial
  Briggs, J., Ralston, E., Wilkinson, T. J., Walklin, C., Mangahis, E., Young, H. M. L., Castle, E. M., Billany, R. E., Asgari, E., Bhandari, S., Bramham, K., Burton, J. O., Campbell, J., Chilcot, J., Deelchand, V., Hamilton, A., Jesky, M., Kalra, P. A., McCafferty, K. & Nixon, A. C. & 6 others, Saynor, Z. L., Taal, M. W., Tollitt, J., Wheeler, D. C., Macdonald, J. & Greenwood, S. A., 10 Mar 2025, In: Clinical Kidney Journal. 18, 3, sfaf041.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Accepted/In pressExercise in CKD (not RRT).
  Macdonald, J., 2025, (Accepted/In press) Exercise in Chronic Kidney Disease. Viana, J. & Martins, P. (eds.). European Dialysis and Transplant Nurses Association/ European Renal Care Association
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
• PublishedImpact of the preservation of residual kidney function on hemodialysis survival: results from the BISTRO trial.
  Belcher, J., Coyle, D., Lindley, E., Keane, D., Caskey, F., Macdonald, J., Dasgupta, I., Davenport, A., Farrington, K., Mitra, S., Ormandy, P., Wilkie, M., Solis-Trapala, I., Sim, J. & Davies, S., 1 Jan 2025, In: KIDNEY360. 6, 1, p. 112-120
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedPrehabilitation—Preparing Patients’ Bodies and Minds for an Organ Transplant
  Briggs, J., Chilcot, J., Macdonald, J. & Greenwood, S., 21 Mar 2025, In: Frontiers for Young Minds.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2024

• PublishedCentre-level fluid management practices in the BISTRO trial and their lack of association with participant fluid status and blood pressure in non-anuric haemodialysis patients
  Johal, N., Sharma, R., Belcher, J., Coyle, D., Lindley, E., Keane, D., Caskey, F., Dasgupta, I., Davenport, A., Farrington, K., Mitra, S., Ormandy, P., Wilkie, M., Macdonald, J., Solis-Trapala, I., Sim, J. & Davies, S., 6 Nov 2024, In: BMC Nephrology. 25, 398
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• E-pub ahead of printCost-effectiveness of bioimpedance-guided fluid management in patients undergoing haemodialysis: the BISTRO RCT
  Zanganeh, M., Belcher, J., Fotheringham, J., Coyle, D., Lindley, E., Keane, D., Caskey, F., Dasgupta, I., Davenport, A., Farrington, K., Mitra, S., Ormandy, P., Wilkie, M., Macdonald, J., Solis-Trapala, I., Sim, J., Davies, S. & Andronis, L., 25 Sept 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Health Technology Assessment.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedDigital Remote Monitoring Using an mHealth Solution for Survivors of Cancer: Protocol for a Pilot Observational Study
  Innominato, P. F., Macdonald, J., Saxton, W., Longshaw, L., Granger, R., Naja, I., Allocca, C., Edwards, R., Rasheed, S., Folkvord, F., de Battle, J., Ail, R., Motta, E., Bale, C., Fuller, C., Mullard, A. P., Subbe, C., Griffiths, D., Wreglesworth, N. & Pecchia, L. & 2 others, Fico, G. & Antonini, A., 30 Apr 2024, In: JMIR Research Protocols. 13, p. e52957 e52957.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedEditorial: Circadian Rhythm, Athletic Performance and Physical Activity
  Castelli, L., Macdonald, J., Innominato, P. F. & Galasso, L., 31 Jul 2024, In: Frontiers in Physiology. 15
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedEvaluating the effect of a digital health intervention to enhance physical activity in people with chronic kidney disease (Kidney BEAM): a multicentre, randomised controlled trial in the UK
  Greenwood, S. A., Young, H. M. L., Briggs, J., Castle, E. M., Walklin, C., Haggis, L., Balkin, C., Asgari, E., Bhandari, S., Burton, J. O., Billany, R. E., Bishop, N. C., Bramham, K., Campbell, J., Chilcot, J., Cooper, N. J., Deelchand, V., Graham-Brown, M., Hamilton, A. & Jesky, M. & 12 others, Kalra, P. A., Koufaki, P., McCafferty, K., Nixon, A. C., Noble, H., Saynor, Z. L., Taal, M. W., Tollit, J., Wheeler, D. C., Wilkinson, T. J., Worboys, H. & Macdonald, J., Jan 2024, In: The Lancet Digital Health. 6, 1, p. e23-e32
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedExercise and Cognitive Function in Chronic Kidney Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Efficacy and Harms
  Bradshaw, E., Alejmi, A., Rossetti, G., d'Avossa, G. & Macdonald, J., 1 Nov 2024, In: Clinical journal of the American Society of Nephrology. 19, 11, p. 1461-1472 12 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedExploring How the Kidney BEAM Physical Activity Digital Health Intervention Improved Mental Health-Related Quality of Life for People Living With Kidney Disease
  Castle, E. M., Billany, R. E., Young, H. M. L., Walklin, C., Briggs, J., Asgari, E., Bhandari, S., Burton, J. O., Bramham, K., Deelchand, V., Hamilton, A., Jesky, M., Kalra, P. A., McCafferty, K., Nixon, A. C., Taal, M. W., Tollit, J., Wheeler, D. C., Macdonald, J. & Greenwood, S. A., 3 Dec 2024, In: Kidney International Reports. 9, 12, p. 3517-3531 15 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedKidney Beam-A Cost-Effective Digital Intervention to Improve Mental Health
  Greenwood, S. A., Briggs, J., Walklin, C., Mangahis, E., Young, H. M. L., Castle, E. M., Billany, R. E., Asgari, E., Bhandari, S., Bishop, N., Bramham, K., Burton, J. O., Campbell, J., Chilcot, J., Cooper, N., Deelchand, V., Graham-Brown, M. P. M., Haggis, L., Hamilton, A. & Jesky, M. & 12 others, Kalra, P. A., Koufaki, P., McCafferty, K., Nixon, A. C., Noble, H., Saynor, Z. L., Taal, M. W., Tollitt, J., Wheeler, D. C., Wilkinson, T. J., Worboys, H. & Macdonald, J., 4 Nov 2024, In: Kidney International Reports. 9, 11, p. 3204-3217 14 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedResting oral mucosal immunity varies across the menstrual cycle
  Harrison, S., Macdonald, J. & Oliver, S., 26 Jun 2024.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract
• PublishedThe development and internal pilot trial of a digital physical activity and emotional well-being intervention (Kidney BEAM) for people with chronic kidney disease
  Young, H. M. L., Castle, E. M., Briggs, J., Walklin, C., Billany, R. E., Asgari, E., Bhandari, S., Bishop, N., Bramham, K., Burton, J. O., Campbell, J., Chilcot, J., Cooper, N., Deelchand, V., Graham-Brown, M. P. M., Haggis, L., Hamilton, A., Jesky, M., Kalra, P. A. & Koufaki, P. & 10 others, Macdonald, J., McCafferty, K., Nixon, A. C., Noble, H., Saynor, Z. L., Taal, M. W., Tollitt, J., Wheeler, D. C., Wilkinson, T. J. & Greenwood, S. A., 6 Jan 2024, In: Scientific Reports. 14, 1, 700.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2023

• PublishedAchieving Consensus on Psychosocial and Physical Rehabilitation management for People Living with Kidney Disease.
  Coyne, E., Briggs, J., Loud, F., Bristow, P., Young, H. M. L., Castle, E. M., Lightfoot, C. J., Graham-Brown, M., Eyre, M., Ormandy, P., Sachar, A., Bevin, A., Burton, J. O., Wilkinson, T. J., Koufaki, P., Macdonald, J., Ashman, N. & Greenwood, S. A., Nov 2023, In: Clinical Kidney Journal. 16, 11, p. 2185-2193 9 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedBio-impedance spectroscopy added to a fluid management protocol does not improve preservation of residual kidney function in incident hemodialysis patients in a randomized controlled trial
  Davies, S., Coyle, D., Lindley, E. J., Keane, D., Belcher, J., Caskey, F., Dasgupta, I., Davenport, A., Farrington, K., Mitra, S., Ormandy, P., Wilkie, M., Macdonald, J., Zanganeh, M., Andronis, L., Solis-Trapala, I. & Sim, J., Sept 2023, In: Kidney International. 104, 3, p. 587-598
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedDigitally delivered exercise increased habitual physical activity in people with obesity
  Harrison, S., Macdonald, J., Cliffe, M., Cooney, J., Boulter, M. W., Beattie, S. & Harkinson, R., May 2023, p. 164-165.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract
• PublishedFeasibility of Randomized Controlled Trials and long-term implementation of interventions: insights from a qualitative process evaluation of the PEDAL Trial
  Bulley, C., Koufaki, P., Macdonald, J., Macdougall, I. C., Mercer, T. H., Scullion, J. & Greenwood, S. A., 1 Feb 2023, In: Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences. 4, 1, 15 p., 1100084.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedHypoxia-induced endothelial dysfunction: Could targeting oxidative stress provide protection?
  Rossetti, G., Oliver, S., Sandoo, A. & Macdonald, J., 26 May 2023, In: Experimental Physiology. 108, 8, p. 1026-1028 3 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedThe effect of a novel, digital physical activity and emotional well-being intervention on health-related quality of life in people with chronic kidney disease: trial design and baseline data from a multicentre prospective, wait-list randomised controlled trial (kidney BEAM)
  Walklin, C. G., Young, H. M. L., Asghari, E., Bhandari, S., Billany, R. E., Bishop, N., Bramham, K., Briggs, J., Burton, J. O., Campbell, J., Castle, E. M., Chilcot, J., Cooper, N., Deelchand, V., Graham-Brown, M. P. M., Hamilton, A., Jesky, M., Kalra, P. A., Koufaki, P. & McCafferty, K. & 10 others, Nixon, A. C., Noble, H., Saynor, Z. L., Sothinathan, C., Taal, M. W., Tollitt, J., Wheeler, D. C., Wilkinson, T. J., Macdonald, J. H. & Greenwood, S. A., 2 May 2023, In: BMC Nephrology. 24, 1, 17 p., 122.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedThe effect of exercise on vascular health in chronic kidney disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
  Davies, M., Hughes, F., Sandoo, A., Macdonald, J. & Abdullfattah, A., 13 Oct 2023, In: American Journal of Physiology: Renal Physiology. 325, 5, p. F638
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2022

• PublishedClinical practice guideline exercise and lifestyle in chronic kidney disease
  Baker, L. A., March, D. S., Wilkinson, T. J., Billany, R. E., Bishop, N. C., Castle, E. M., Chilcot, J., Davies, M. D., Graham-Brown, M. P. M., Greenwood, S. A., Junglee, N. A., Kanavaki, A. M., Lightfoot, C. J., Macdonald, J. H., Rossetti, G. M. K., Smith, A. C. & Burton, J. O., 22 Feb 2022, In: BMC Nephrology. 23, 75, 36 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedExercise Testing in Chronic Kidney Disease
  Koufaki, P., Greenwood, S. & Macdonald, J., 2022, Sport and Exercise Physiology Testing Guidelines: Volume II - Exercise and Clinical Testing. The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences Guide (2nd edition). . Davison, R. (ed.). 2 ed. Routledge, 4
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
• PublishedGlobal Policy Barriers and Enablers to Exercise and Physical Activity in Kidney Care
  Global Renal Exercise Network (GREX), Bennett, P. N., Kohzuki, M., Bohm, C., MacDonald, J., Zimmerman, D. & Thompson, S., Jul 2022, In: Journal of Renal Nutrition. 32, 4, p. 441-449 9 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedHypoxia alters posterior cingulate cortex metabolism during a memory task: a 1H fMRS study
  Rogan, M., Friend, A., Rossetti, G. M. K., Edden, R. A. E., Mikkelsen, M., Oliver, S., Macdonald, J. & Mullins, P., 15 Oct 2022, In: Neuroimage. 260, 119397.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedThe Role of Exercise Training in Delaying Kidney Function Decline in Non-Dialysis-Dependent Chronic Kidney Disease
  Davies, M., Sandoo, A. & Macdonald, J., 25 May 2022, In: Kidney and Dialysis. 2, 2, p. 262-286 5 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2021

• PublishedBilateral regional extracranial blood flow regulation to hypoxia and unilateral duplex ultrasound measurement error
  Friend, A., Rogan, M., Rossetti, G., Lawley, J., Mullins, P., Sandoo, A., Macdonald, J. & Oliver, S., 1 Jul 2021, In: Experimental Physiology. 106, 7, p. 1535-1548 14 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedExercise programme to improve quality of life for patients with end-stage kidney disease receiving haemodialysis: the PEDAL RCT
  Greenwood, S. A., Koufaki, P., Macdonald, J., Bulley, C., Bhandari, S., Burton, J. O., Dasgupta, I., Farrington, K., Ford, I., Kalra, P. A., Kumwenda, M., Macdougall, I. C., Messow, C.-M., Mitra, S., Reid, C., Smith, A. C., Taal, M. W., Thompson, P. C., Wheeler, D. C. & White, C. & 2 others, Yaqoob, M. & Mercer, T., 1 Jun 2021, In: Health Technology Assessment. 25, 40, 52 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedMEDEX 2015: Prophylactic effects of positive expiratory pressure in trekkers at very high altitude.
  Rupp, T., Maufrais, C., Walther, G., Esteve, F., Macdonald, J., Bouzat, P. & Verges, S., 21 Sept 2021, In: Frontiers in Physiology. 12, 710622.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedRandomized Trial-PrEscription of intraDialytic exercise to improve quAlity of Life in Patients Receiving Hemodialysis
  Greenwood, S. A., Koufaki, P., Macdonald, J., Bhandari, S., Burton, J. O., Dasgupta, I., Farrington, K., Ford, I., Kalra, P. A., Kean, S., Kumwenda, M., Macdougall, I. C., Messow, C.-M., Mitra, S., Reid, C., Smith, A. C., Taal, M. W., Thompson, P. C., Wheeler, D. C. & White, C. & 2 others, Yaqoob, M. & Mercer, T., 1 Aug 2021, In: Kidney International Reports. 6, 8, p. 2159-2170 12 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedReversal of neurovascular coupling in the default mode network: Evidence from hypoxia
  Rossetti, G., d'Avossa, G., Rogan, M., Macdonald, J., Oliver, S. & Mullins, P., Apr 2021, In: Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism. 41, 4, p. 805–818 14 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedThe deleterious effects of acute hypoxia on microvascular and large vessel endothelial function
  Jones, D., Macdonald, J., Sandoo, A., Oliver, S. & Rossetti, G., 1 Aug 2021, In: Experimental Physiology. 106, 8, p. 1699-1709
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedThe rapid development of a novel kidney-specific digital intervention for self-management of physical activity and emotional well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond: Kidney Beam
  Mayes, J., Billany, R. E., Vadaszy, N., Young, H. M. L., Castle, E. M., Bishop, N. C., Bramham, K., Nixon, A. C., Wilkinson, T. J., Hamilton, A. J., Saynor, Z. L., Chilcot, J., Picariello, F., Macdonald, J. & Greenwood, S. A., 1 Dec 2021, In: Clinical Kidney Journal. 15, 3, p. 571-573 3 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review

2020

• PublishedThe PrEscription of intraDialytic exercise to improve quAlity of Life in patients with chronic kidney disease trial: study design and baseline data for a multicentre randomized controlled trial
  Greenwood, S. A., Koufaki, P., Macdonald, J., Bhandari, S., Burton, J., Dasgupta, I., Farrington, K., Ford, I., Kalra, P. A., Kean, S., Kumwenda, M., Macdougall, I. C., Messow, C.-M., Mitra, S., Reid, C., Smith, A. C., Taal, M. W., Thomson, P. C., Wheeler, D. C. & White, C. & 2 others, Yaqoob, M. & Mercer, T. H., 10 Sept 2020, In: Clinical Kidney Journal. 14, 5, p. 1345-1355 11 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2019

• PublishedMOVE resources: new resources to increase physical activity among haemodialysis patients
  Macdonald, J., 9 Dec 2019, In: Journal of Kidney Care.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedRenal Association Clinical Practice Guideline on Haemodialysis
  Ashby, D., Borman, N., Burton, J., Corbett, R., Davenport, A., Farrington, K., Flowers, K., Fotheringham, J., Andrea Fox, R. N., Franklin, G., Gardiner, C., Martin Gerrish, R. N., Greenwood, S., Hothi, D., Khares, A., Koufaki, P., Levy, J., Lindley, E., Macdonald, J. & Mafrici, B. & 5 others, Mooney, A., Tattersall, J., Tyerman, K., Villar, E. & Wilkie, M., 17 Oct 2019, In: BMC Nephrology. 20, 1, p. 379
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedThe Effects of Beetroot Juice on Blood Pressure, Microvascular Function and Large-Vessel Endothelial Function: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study in Healthy Older Adults.
  Jones, T., Dunn, E., Macdonald, J., Kubis, H.-P., McMahon, N. & Sandoo, A., 2 Aug 2019, In: Nutrients. 11, 8, p. 1792
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedThe effects of intradialytic exercise on hemodialysis adequacy: A systematic review.
  Kirkman, D. L., Scott, M., Kidd, J. & Macdonald, J., Jul 2019, In: Seminars in Dialysis. 32, 4, p. 368-378 11 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

2018

• PublishedThe 2018 Lake Louise Acute Mountain Sickness Score
  Roach, R. C., Hackett, P. H., Oelz, O., Bärtsch, P., Luks, A. M., MacInnis, M. J., Baillie, J. K., Macdonald, J. & Oliver, S., Mar 2018, In: High Altitude Medicine and Biology. 19, 1
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2017

• PublishedDietary nitrate supplementation increases acute mountain sickness severity and sense of effort during hypoxic exercise
  Rossetti, G., Macdonald, J., Wylie, L. J., Little, S., Newton, V., Wood, B., Hawkins, K., Beddoe, R., Davies, H. E. & Oliver, S., Oct 2017, In: Journal of Applied Physiology. 123, 4, p. 983-992
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedMDT dialysis care to improve patient outcomes: Exercise and rehabilitation in dialysis
  Macdonald, J., 28 Sept 2017.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedMEDEX2015: Greater sea-level fitness is associated with lower sense of effort during Himalayan trekking without worse Acute Mountain Sickness
  Rossetti, G., Macdonald, J., Smith, M., Jackson, A., Callender, N., Newcombe, H. K., Storey, H., Willis, S., van den Beukel, J., Woodward, J., Pollard, J., Wood, B., Newton, V., Virian, J., Haswell, O. & Oliver, S., 1 Jun 2017, In: High Altitude Medicine and Biology. 18, 2, p. 152-162
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedMEDEX 2015: Heart Rate Variability Predicts Development of Acute Mountain Sickness
  Sunderland, A., Freer, J., Evans, L., Dolci, A., Crotti, M. & Macdonald, J., 1 Sept 2017, In: High Altitude Medicine and Biology. 18, 3, p. 199-208
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedRationale and design of BISTRO: a randomized controlled trial to determine whether bioimpedance spectroscopy- guided fluid management maintains residual kidney function in incident haemodialysis patients
  Davies, S., Caskey, F., Coyle, D., Lindley, E., Macdonald, J., Mitra, S., Wilkie, M., Davenport, A., Farrington, K., Dasgupta, I., Ormandy, P., Andronis, L., Solis-Trapala, I. & Sim, J., 26 Apr 2017, In: BMC Nephrology. 18, p. 138 11 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedUnexpected reductions in regional cerebral perfusion during prolonged hypoxia
  Lawley, J., Oliver, S., Macdonald, J. & Mullins, P., 1 Jan 2017, In: Journal of Physiology. 595, 3, p. 935-947
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2016

• PublishedElectromyographic adjustments during continuous and intermittent incremental fatiguing cycling
  Martinez-Valdes, E., Guzman-Venegas, R. A., Silvestre, R. A., Macdonald, J. H., Falia, D., Araneda, O. F. & Haichelis, D., Nov 2016, In: Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports. 26, 11, p. 1273-1282
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2015

• PublishedBeetroot Juice Does Not Enhance Altitude Running Performance in Well-Trained Athletes
  Arnold, J. T., Oliver, S. J., Lewis-Jones, T. M., Wylie, L. J. & Macdonald, J. H., 4 Feb 2015, In: Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedCharacteristics explaining performance in downhill mountain biking
  Macgregor, A., Chidley, J. B., MacGregor, A. L., Martin, C., Arthur, C. A. & Macdonald, J. H., 1 Mar 2015, In: International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. 10, 2, p. 183-190
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2014

• PublishedAnabolic exercise in haemodialysis patients: a randomised controlled pilot study
  Kirkman, D., Mullins, P. G., Junglee, N. A., Kumwenda, M., Jibani, M. M. & Macdonald, J. H., Sept 2014, In: Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle. 5, 3, p. 199-207
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedNormobaric hypoxia and symptoms of acute mountain sickness: Elevated brain volume and intracranial hypertension
  Lawley, J. S., Alperin, N., Bagci, A. M., Lee, S. H., Mullins, P. G., Oliver, S. J. & Macdonald, J. H., 20 May 2014, In: Annals of Neurology. 75, 6, p. 890-898
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedProlonged (9 h) poikilocapnic hypoxia (12% O2) augments cutaneous thermal hyperaemia in healthy humans
  Lawley, J. S., Oliver, S. J., Mullins, P. G., Macdonald, J. H. & Moore, J. P., 1 Jun 2014, In: Experimental Physiology. 99, p. 909-920
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2013

• PublishedExercising in a hot environment with muscle damage: effects on acute kidney injury biomarkers and kidney function
  Junglee, N. A., Di Felice, U., Dolci, A., Fortes, M. B., Jibani, M. M., Lemmey, A. B., Walsh, N. P. & Macdonald, J. H., 15 Sept 2013, In: American Journal of Physiology: Renal Physiology. 305, 6, p. F813-820
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedHigh altitude impairs in vivo immunity in humans
  Smith, A. D., Oliver, S. J., Macdonald, J. H., Harper Smith, A. D., Lawley, J. S., Gallagher, C. A., Di Felice, U. & Walsh, N. P., 24 Jun 2013, In: High Altitude Medicine and Biology. 14, 2, p. 144-149
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedInteraction between Intradialytic exercise and Hemodialysis adequacy
  Macdonald, J. H., Kirkman, D. L., Roberts, L. D., Kelm, M., Wagner, J., Jibani, M. M. & Macdonald J.H., [. V., 29 Nov 2013, In: American Journal of Nephrology. 38, 6, p. 475-482
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedInvestigation of whole-brain white matter identifies altered water mobility in the pathogenesis of high-altitude headache
  Lawley, J., Oliver, S. J., Mullins, P. G. & Macdonald, J. H., 1 Aug 2013, In: Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism. 33, 8, p. 1286-1294
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedMuscle-Damaging Exercise Increases Heat Strain during Subsequent Exercise Heat Stress
  Fortes, M. B., Di Felice, U., Dolci, A., Junglee, N. A., Crockford, M. J., West, L., Hillier-Smith, R., Macdonald, J. H. & Walsh, N. P., 1 Oct 2013, In: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 45, 10, p. 1915-1924
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2012

• PublishedA matched-cohort study of body composition, physical function and quality of life in men with idiopathic vertebral fracture
  Macdonald, J. H., Evans, S. F., Davies, H. L., Wilson, S., Davie, M. W., Sharp, C. A. & Wilson, S. (Editor), 1 Jan 2012, In: Arthritis Care and Research. 64, 1, p. 92-100
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedArteriovenous fistula complication following MRI
  Kirkman, D., Junglee, N. A., Mullins, P. G. & Macdonald, J. H., 27 Aug 2012, In: British Medical Journal Case Reports.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedCarbohydrate Supplementation and Exercise Performance at High Altitude: A Randomized Controlled Trial
  Oliver, S. J., Golja, P. & Macdonald, J. H., 19 Mar 2012, In: High Altitude Medicine and Biology. 13, 1, p. 22-31
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedDoes proteinuria-inducing physical activity increase biomarkers of acute kidney injury?
  Junglee, N. A., Lemmey, A. B., Burton, M., Searell, C., Jones, D., Lawley, J. S., Jibani, M. M. & Macdonald, J. H., 28 Nov 2012, In: Kidney and Blood Pressure Research. 36, 1, p. 278-289
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedExertional Fatigue in Patients With CKD
  Macdonald, J. H., Fearn, L., Jibani, M. & Marcora, S. M., 1 Dec 2012, In: American Journal of Kidney Diseases. 60, 6, p. 930-939
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedOptic Nerve Sheath Diameter Is Not Related to High Altitude Headache: A Randomized Controlled Trial
  Lawley, J. S., Oliver, S. J., Mullins, P. G., Morris, D., Junglee, N. A., Jelleyman, C. & Macdonald, J. H., 1 Sept 2012, In: High Altitude Medicine and Biology. 13, 3, p. 193-199
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedPhysiological and Psychological Illness Symptoms at High Altitude and Their Relationship With Acute Mountain Sickness: A Prospective Cohort Study
  Hardy, L. J., Arthur, C. A., Roberts, R. J., Oliver, S. J., Sanders, S. J., Williams, C. J., Smith, Z. A., Lloyd-Davies E.*, [. V., Roberts, R., Arthur, C., Hardy, L. & Macdonald, J. H., 1 Jul 2012, In: Journal of Travel Medicine. 19, 4, p. 210-219
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2011

• PublishedAthletic Profile of Highly Accomplished Boulderers
  Macdonald, J. H. & Callender, N., 1 Jun 2011, In: Wilderness and Environmental Medicine. 22, 2, p. 140-143
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedPhysiological demands of mountain rescue work
  Callender, N., Ellerton, J. & Macdonald, J. H., 29 Sept 2011, In: Emergency Medicine Journal.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2009

• PublishedBody composition at high altitude: a randomized placebo-controlled trial of dietary carbohydrate supplementation.
  Macdonald, J. H., Oliver, S. J., Hillyer, K., Sanders, S., Smith, Z., Williams, C., Yates, D., Ginnever, H., Scanlon, E., Roberts, E., Murphy, D., Lawley, J. & Chichester, E., 1 Nov 2009, In: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 90, 5, p. 1193-1202
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedBody composition changes during high altitude exposure are not reversed by increasing energy intake.
  Macdonald, J. H. & Oliver, S. J., 1 Jan 2009.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedDietary factors associated with acute mountain sickness.
  Sanders, S., Macdonald, J. H. & Oliver, S. J., 1 Jan 2009.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedKidney transplantation: a systematic review of interventional and observational studies of physical activity on intermediate outcomes.
  Macdonald, J. H., Kirkman, D. & Jibani, M., 1 Nov 2009, In: Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease. 16, 6, p. 482-500
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedMaintaining euhydration at high altitude.
  Oliver, S. J., Wright, A., Leventi, M. & Macdonald, J. H., 1 Jan 2009.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

2008

• PublishedEffect of acute on chronic carbohydrate supplementation during sub-maximal exercise at high altitude.
  Lawley, J., Lloyd-Davies, E., Oliver, S. J. & Macdonald, J. H., 1 Jan 2008.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedEffect of carbohydrate supplementation during a high altitude expedition.
  Macdonald, J. H. & Oliver, S. J., 3 Dec 2008.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedEffect of chronic carbohydrate supplementation on body composition during a high altitude expedition.
  Macdonald, J. H., Hillyer, K. & Oliver, S. J., 1 Jan 2008.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedEffect of chronic carbohydrate supplementation on exercise performance during a high altitude expedition.
  Roberts, E., Macdonald, J. H. & Oliver, S. J., 1 Jan 2008.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedEffect of chronic carbohydrate supplementation on hydration status and peripheral oedema during a high altitude expedition.
  Ginnever, H., Scanlon, E., Macdonald, J. H. & Oliver, S. J., 1 Jan 2008.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedResponse of electromyographic variables during incremental and fatiguing cycling.
  Macdonald, J. H., Farina, D. & Marcora, S. M., 1 Feb 2008, In: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 40, 2, p. 335-344
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedThe effects of carbohydrate supplementation on multi-day wilderness expedition performance
  Oliver, S. J. & Macdonald, J. H., 1 Jan 2008.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

2007

• PublishedAnabolic therapy in chronic kidney disease.
  Macdonald, J. H., 15 May 2007.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedEstimating glomerular filtration rate using measured muscle mass.
  Macdonald, J. H., Marcora, S. M., Jibani, M., Kumwenda, M., Glover, R., Roberts, G., Barron, J. & Lemmey, A. B., 22 Mar 2007.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedMuscle mass deficits are associated with bone mineral density in men with idiopathic vertebral fracture.
  Macdonald, J. H., Evans, S. F., Davie, M. W. & Sharp, C. A., 1 Oct 2007, In: Osteoporosis International. 18, 10, p. 1371-1378
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedNandrolone decanoate as anabolic therapy in chronic kidney disease: A randomized phase II dose-finding study.
  Macdonald, J. H., Marcora, S. M., Jibani, M. M., Kumwenda, M. J., Ahmed, W. & Lemmey, A. B., 1 Jul 2007, In: Nephron Clinical Practice. 106, 3, p. 125-135
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedReliability and sensitivity to fatigue of electromyographic parameters during dynamic cycling exercise.
  Macdonald, J. H., Farina, D. & Marcora, S. M., 12 Sept 2007.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedSteak and Kidney.
  Macdonald, J. H. & Jibani, M., 17 Jan 2007.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedThe functional, metabolic, and anabolic responses to exercise training in renal transplant and hemodialysis patients.
  Van Den Ham, E. C., Kooman, J. P., Schols, A. M., Nieman, F. H., Does, J. D., Akkermans, M. A., Janssen, P. P., Gosker, H. R., Ward, K. A., Macdonald, J. H., Christiaans, M. H., Leunissen, K. M. & Van Hooff, J. P., 27 Apr 2007, In: Transplantation. 83, 8, p. 1059-1068
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2006

• PublishedAssessing body composition in chronic kidney disease.
  Macdonald, J. H., 26 Apr 2006.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedBioelectrical impedance can be used to predict muscle mass and hence improve estimation of glomerular filtration rate in non-diabetic patients with chronic kidney disease.
  Macdonald, J. H., Marcora, S. M., Jibani, M., Roberts, G., Kumwenda, M. J., Glover, R., Barron, J. & Lemmey, A. B., 1 Dec 2006, In: Nephrology, Dialysis, Transplantation. 21, 12, p. 3481-3487
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedCystatin C- not a nutritionally independent marker of kidney function.
  Macdonald, J. H., Marcora, S. M., Jibani, M., Kumwenda, M., Glover, R., Roberts, G., Barron, J. & Lemmey, A. B., 5 May 2006.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedGFR Estimation Using Cystatin C Is Not Independent of Body Composition
  Macdonald, J. H., Marcora, S. M., Jibani, M., Roberts, G., Kumwenda, M., Glover, R., Barron, J. & Lemmey, A., 1 Nov 2006, In: American Journal of Kidney Diseases. 48, 5, p. 712-719
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedPrediction of kidney function is improved by directly measuring body composition.
  Macdonald, J. H., Marcora, S. M., Jibani, M., Kumwenda, M., Glover, R., Roberts, G., Barron, J. & Lemmey, A. B., 5 May 2006.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedThe relationship between estimated glomerular filtration rate, demographic and anthropometric variables is mediated by muscle mass in non-diabetic patients with chronic kidney disease
  Macdonald, J., Marcora, S., Kumwenda, M. J., Jibani, M., Roberts, G., Glover, R., Barron, J. & Lemmey, A. B., 12 Dec 2006, In: Nephrology, Dialysis, Transplantation. 21, 12, p. 3488-3494
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedTowards exercise as part of routine care for chronic kidney disease.
  Macdonald, J. H., 3 May 2006.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

2005

• PublishedBody composition in men with idiopathic vertebral fracture.
  Macdonald, J. H., Evans, S. F., Davie, M. W. & Sharp, C. A., 10 Dec 2005.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedCollaboration between Ysbyty Gwynedd, Glan Clwyd and Wrexham Maelor with the School of Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences, University of Wales-Bangor.
  Macdonald, J. H., Jones, D. & Jibani, M., 6 Dec 2005.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedExercise in your unit.
  Macdonald, J. H., 25 Aug 2005.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedIntradialytic exercise as anabolic therapy in haemodialysis patients-a pilot study
  Macdonald, J., Marcora, S., Jibani, M., Phanish, M. K., Holly, J. & Lemmey, A. B., 1 Mar 2005, In: Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging. 25, 2, p. 113-118
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedMuscle IGF-I levels in hemodialysis patients.
  Lemmey, A. B., Macdonald, J. H., Marcora, S. M. & Jibani, M., 1 Dec 2005, In: Kidney International. 68, 6, p. 2912-2912
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedPhysiology workshop.
  Macdonald, J. H. & Laing, S. J., 17 Sept 2005.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

2004

• PublishedChronic kidney disease- the role of the Sports Scientist.
  Macdonald, J. H. & Lemmey, A. B., 4 Jun 2004.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedIntradialytic exercise as anabolic therapy.
  Macdonald, J. H., Marcora, S. M., Jibani, M., Phanish, M., Holly, J. & Lemmey, A. B., 1 Apr 2004.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedLooking after your kidneys- keep fit!
  Macdonald, J. H., 10 Feb 2004.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedMuscle insulin-like growth factor (IGF) status, body composition and functional capacity in haemodialysis patients.
  Macdonald, J. H., Phanish, M. K., Marcora, S. M., Jibani, M., Bloodworth, L. L., Holly, J. M. & Lemmey, A. B., 1 Jan 2004, In: Journal of Renal Nutrition. 14, 4, p. 248-252
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedMuscle mass in dialysis patients.
  Macdonald, J. H., 2 Oct 2004.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedSkeletal muscle insulin-like growth factor status in haemodialysis patients.
  Macdonald, J. H., Phanish, M., Marcora, S. M., Jibani, M., Holly, J. & Lemmey, A. B., 2 Apr 2004.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

2003

• PublishedBody composition, functional capacity and skeletal muscle insulin-like growth factor (IGF) status in haemodialysis patients.
  Macdonald, J. H., Phanish, M., Marcora, S. M., Holly, J., Bloodworth, L., Jibani, M. & Lemmey, A. B., 10 Dec 2003.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedThe effects of intradialytic exercise on body composition, functional capacity and muscle insulin-like growth factor (IGF) status in haemodialysis patients.
  Macdonald, J. H., Marcora, S. M., Holly, J., Bloodworth, L., Jibani, M. & Lemmey, A. B., 10 Dec 2003.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

2023

• 30th European Congress on Obesity

  17 May 2023 – 20 May 2023

  Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Participant)

• Babi Actif - extension

  01/04/2022 – 30/07/2023 (Finished)

• The GATEKEEPER pilot in Bangor

  01/12/2021 – 01/08/2022 (Finished)

• Chronic kidney disease: can we target blood vessel health to prevent disease progression and improve renal replacement therapy?

  01/02/2019 – 15/03/2024 (Finished)

• KESS II Phd with Outlook Expeditions - BUK2134

  01/11/2017 – 31/03/2024 (Finished)

• Bioimpedance spectroscopy to maintain Renal Output (The BISTRO Trial)

  01/06/2016 – 31/07/2023 (Finished)

• PEDAL Trial - PrEscription of intraDialytic exercise to improve quAlity of Life

  01/04/2014 – 31/03/2020 (Finished)

• Enhancing Dialysis Adequacy: Effects of Intradialytic Exercise

  01/07/2011 – 01/08/2012 (Finished)

• The effect of strenuous exercise on markers of acute kidney injury

  01/07/2010 – 31/03/2014 (Finished)

• Physiological demands of mountain rescue work

  01/05/2010 – 31/12/2010 (Finished)

• Physical functioning in patients with chronic kidney disease/Physical exercise as adjunctive treatment for patient with chronic kidney disease.

  06/04/2009 – 31/10/2013 (Finished)

• Effects of progressive resistance training during haemodialysis on muscle quantity and dunction in patients with chronic kidney disease

  01/01/2009 – 20/12/2010 (Finished)

• MEDEX Hidden Valley 2008

  01/08/2008 – 07/07/2009 (Finished)

• Exertional Fatigue, Oxygen Delivery

  01/04/2008 – 31/10/2013 (Finished)

• The Effect of Progressive Resistance

  01/04/2008 – 31/12/2010 (Finished)

• Relationship Between Muscle Mass

  01/03/2008 – 28/02/2009 (Finished)

When not working, I can be found desperately trying to encourage my nine year old daughter to be as passionate about outdoor pursuits as I am. My main hobbies are climbing, mountaineering and mountain biking.