Expert Panel Presentations

Dr Marco Altini explores the use of wearable data and the nuances when interpreting the data and usability in sport.

Dr. Matt Tenan covers the complexities of using real-world data and real-world evidence to support meaningful outcomes in sport.

Performance dietitian Jen Sygo discusses the complexity of fueling female athletes and considerations when supporting nutritional needs of the individual athlete.

Dr. Kirsty Elliott-Sale covers the biology of menstruation, the biological pathways and hormones, the perception of symptoms and also how each female athlete is unique and there is no one-size fits all approach.

Dr. Benjamin Wall discusses the state of the scientific literature related to protein intake and exercise recovery, exploring both animal and plant based protein research. 

Dr Stavros Kavouras discusses hydration and the impact on health and wellness. The presentation covers the current guidelines vs intake habits and how suboptimal hydration the long term negative effects of under-hydration. 

Dr Amelia Carr reviews and evaluates the current evidence for the use of buffering agents, particularly within specific contexts (use by high-performance female athletes, extreme environmental conditions and combined buffering agents) when considering the moderating factors that influence athletes’ response to buffering agents.

Dr Cheryl Cooky’s presentation focuses on two main areas: 1) participation opportunities and 2) media coverage of women’s sports. This presentation concludes with a discussion of why sports matter and the possible shifts in the landscape of women’s sports.

Dr Ian Rollo discusses the importance of executing skilled actions in team sports, as well as the impact of dietary carbohydrate interventions on skill performance during soccer type exercise.

Dr Lawrence Spriet shares his experiences throughout his extensive career and gives advice on how to be an effective researcher, colleague, mentor, and collaborator. He also gives a reminder about finding balance and following your passions.

Dr Martin Gibala provides an update on High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) strategies for performance enhancement in athletes, and as well as novel applications of the method to promote health and wellness in less-trained individuals.

Dr Yannis Pitsiladis provides an overview on wearable sensor technologies used in sporting contexts and highlights the importance of rigorous validation that is needed before these technologies are launched on the market. 

Dr Peter Peeling discusses the incidence of nutrient deficiencies in athletes and various considerations that need to be accounted for when identifying and correcting a micronutrient deficiency in athletes. He examines the many complexities and confounding variables to consider when planning a strategic approach to correcting a deficiency.

Dr Susan Backhouse discusses the prevalence of supplement use across sports and competitive levels, despite the risk of such products containing a substance on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited list. The presentation explores a risk mitigation approach to supplement use, with a particular focus on assessing the need, risk and consequence of using supplements.

Dr Darren Candow explores creatine monohydrate supplementation beyond increases in lean tissue and exercise performance. The presentation discusses the state of the literature on the impact of creatine supplementation on aging as well as brain health.