The RISCS (Research to Improve Stair Climbing Safety) group of RISES is looking for people over the age of 65 years to take part in a study that aims to develop a community-level screening tool that can detect the risk of a fall on stairs specifically.
Our research aims to improve cardiovascular health via exercise training and physical activity. Our two main areas of expertise are cardiac function and structure and vascular function and structure in health and disease.
Read Karen Critchley's story - When Karen graduated with a degree in Fine Art from LJMU she was not at all sure what she wanted to do with her life. Some 14 years on she has a Masters in Public Health under her belt and a flourishing career at the Public Health Institute.
Nominate a student for the School of Nursing and Advanced Practice Student Awards.
Cellular and Molecular Physiology of Lifelong Health has expertise in human exercise physiology, experimental models of muscle adaptation and state-of-the-art mass spectrometry for proteomic and metabolomic studies.
Public Health Institute
The Practice Learning Support Unit (PLSU) are responsible for allocating practice placements to the School of Nursing and Allied Health students. If you are a student or a practice partner, this section provides a wealth of information to help you during the placement process.
Members of the Research Centre for Brain and Behaviour teach on a range of programmes. Find out more about our specific learning programmes.
The Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism Group within RISES are involved in health, wellbeing, recovery and sporting performance. Our research into exercise metabolism and adaptation is applicable to the design of interventions that improve human health.
Charities and not-for-profit organisations in Merseyside are seeking volunteers to help them in a range of activities. You could get involved in supporting vulnerable people, helping the environment, or ensuring the health and wellbeing of people in your community.