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Amie Woodward

@dr-wood.bsky.social
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Exercise physiologist with an interest in women's health. Research Fellow at York St John University (Institute for Health and Care Improvement). Just an ECR trying to understand how to use social media. Also a runner, backpacker, and Border Collie owner

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Amie Woodward @dr-wood.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
If you're interested in #co-production, we've just launched our new #PPI network @yorkstjohn.bsky.social. If you'd like to get involved in research collaboration you can find out more or sign up here: www.yorksj.ac.uk/research/ins...
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Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) Network | York St John University
Welcome to York St John University's PPI Network, a collaborative space for impactful research.
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The Physiological Society @physoc.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
⏳ Registration closing soon for our #HumanMovement2025 meeting! Join leading researchers and clinicians to explore the neurophysiological principles behind human movement and motor behaviour. ⏰ Secure your place by 25 November. Register now ⬇️
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Neurophysiological Bases of Human Movement 2025
Neurophysiological Bases of Human Movement will take place on 16 – 17 December 2025 at King’s College London, UK. Join us
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Amie Woodward @dr-wood.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
The effect of physical activity on cardiorespiratory fitness and CVD risk in #menopause: our new systematic review and meta-analysis of 78 RCTs is now available in full: link.springer.com/article/10.1... #research #physiology
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Effect of Physical Activity on Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Markers of Cardiovascular Disease Risk During Menopause: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised-Controlled Trials - Journal of...
Purpose The menopause transition is associated with increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is inversely associated with CVD risk in healthy populations. CRF thus ...
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Amie Woodward @dr-wood.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
We are looking for female #firefighters in the UK who are experiencing or have experienced the #menopause transition to take part in an online #survey about how this affects your work. Link and information below! yorksj.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... #research #womenshealth
A poster showing a fire engine and two female firefighters with the text 'Are you a female firefighter currently experiencing menopause? We are seeking perimenopausal and postmenopausal female firefighters to participate in an online survey that explores your experiences during the menopause transition while working as a firefighter.' There is a QR code with the text 'Interested? Scan here for more information.'
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Amie Woodward @dr-wood.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
We are looking for female #firefighters in the UK who are experiencing or have experienced the #menopause transition to take part in an online #survey about how this affects your work. Link and information below! yorksj.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... #research #womenshealth
A poster showing a fire engine and two female firefighters with the text 'Are you a female firefighter currently experiencing menopause? We are seeking perimenopausal and postmenopausal female firefighters to participate in an online survey that explores your experiences during the menopause transition while working as a firefighter.' There is a QR code with the text 'Interested? Scan here for more information.'
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Amie Woodward @dr-wood.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Fascinating talk at #isbnpa2025 about ballistic resistance training Vs conventional resistance training on physical functioning in #postmenopause 🏋️ by Dr Elisa Marques
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Amie Woodward @dr-wood.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
🎓👇 New #PhD #Research opportunity at Coventry Uni with funding for tuition fees and bursary! Examining the benefits of #resistance training in women with #PCOS 🏋️‍♀️🫀📈 www.coventry.ac.uk/research/res... #health #healthscience
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Examining the benefits of resistance exercise to ensure the health, fertility and quality of life of women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
This mixed-methods programme of research will examine the benefits of resistance exercise to ensure the health, fertility and quality of life of women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
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Amie Woodward @dr-wood.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Paid #PhD #scholarship available at @yorkstjohn.bsky.social! 🎓 Applications accepted for #health related projects focusing on #cancer, #CVD, frailty, mental health and resilience. 📆Deadline for EOI: 25th April 📆Application deadline: 20th June www.yorksj.ac.uk/study/postgr... #research #phdchat
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Scholarships | York St John University
Discover funding opportunities offered by York St John University for postgraduate research students. Find out how to apply.
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Amie Woodward @dr-wood.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
If you're local to #York, UK, and you're a #nurse or #AHP looking to hone your research writing skills, apply for the Academic Paper Writing Retreat! The deadline is coming up soon (10th April) and successful applicants will receive a fully funded place: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
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Amie Woodward @dr-wood.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Paid #PhD #scholarship available at @yorkstjohn.bsky.social! 🎓 Applications accepted for #health related projects focusing on #cancer, #CVD, frailty, mental health and resilience. 📆Deadline for EOI: 25th April 📆Application deadline: 20th June www.yorksj.ac.uk/study/postgr... #research #phdchat
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Scholarships | York St John University
Discover funding opportunities offered by York St John University for postgraduate research students. Find out how to apply.
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The Journal of Physiology @jphysiol.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Lauren M. Colenso-Semple of @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social et al. observed that menstrual cycle phase does not influence muscle protein synthesis or whole-body myofibrillar proteolysis in response to resistance exercise 🏃 🔎 📜 Read the #Research here: buff.ly/zcqUJhA
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Amie Woodward @dr-wood.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
V interesting funded #PhD opportunity @sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social looking at the influence of lighting 💡 on women's perception of safety when cycling after dark 🚲 tinyurl.com/34xj64jc #PhDchat #sheffield #research
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Sheffield Hallam University - Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA) Scholarship in the Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research: The influence of lighting on women’s perceptions of safety to c...
PhD Project - Sheffield Hallam University - Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA) Scholarship in the Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research: The influence of lighting on women’s percep...
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York St John University @yorkstjohn.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Celebrating the Women of York! 📽️ Join us on 7 March for the premiere of a brand-new archive film, and discover the untold stories of the women who shaped York’s history. From chocolate factory workers to activists, this film brings their contributions to life.👇 www.yorksj.ac.uk/news/2025/wo...
Archive clip from the film showing women working in a chocolate factory/
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Amie Woodward @dr-wood.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
So excited to have been selected to present at @isbnpa.bsky.social in #Auckland NZ in June. My first international conference as an #ECR! #research #health
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Amie Woodward @dr-wood.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
I did this course at work yesterday - in and out in 30 minutes. Efficient and informative, and you get to practice your compression skills!
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Colleen E. Clancy PhD @clancyatheart.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Welcome to the launch of Journal of Precision Medicine: Health and Disease. Scientific rigor matters! @ucd-physiology.bsky.social @biorxiv-physio.bsky.social @physoc.bsky.social @jprecmed.bsky.social @scinews.bsky.social @precmedonline.bsky.social www.jprecisionmedicine.org/article/S305...
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Welcome to the Journal of Precision Medicine: Health and Disease
It is with enthusiasm that I introduce The Journal of Precision Medicine: Health and Disease, to the diverse community of researchers, clinicians, engineers, and technologists that comprise the broad ...
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Journal of Physical Activity & Health @jpahjournal.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
Physical inactivity continues to contribute to the global burden of noncommunicable diseases. New research -- analyzing data from the Global Burden of Disease Study -- considers whether we are making enough progress. ▶️ doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2024-0201
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Amie Woodward @dr-wood.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Excellent study on seismocardiography to assess cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) in the workplace. - CRF should be used as screening tool for long term health risk. - New ways to screen that are inclusive and convenient are needed. Could SCG be it? bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
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The acceptability of a novel seismocardiography device for measuring VO2 max in a workplace setting: a mixed methods approach - BMC Public Health
Background Workplace health screening rarely includes measures of cardiorespiratory fitness, despite it being a greater predictor of cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality than other routinely...
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Free Our Feeds @freeourfeeds.com · 06/02/2025
Trump's White House reportedly being in talks with Oracle to aquire—at least in part—TikTok underscores the necessity of a billionaire-proof social media. Free Our Feeds envisions just that. Join us: freeourfeeds.com
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Free Our Feeds
Let's take social media away from billionaire capture.
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The Physiological Society @physoc.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
📢 We have re-opened our call for nominations for our inaugural Mabel Fitzgerald Prize Lecture for Diversity in Physiology. The prize celebrates excellence in physiological research from scientists from underrepresented backgrounds. Submit your nominations by 17 March ⬇️
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The Mabel Fitzgerald Prize for Diversity in Physiology
15 – 16 April 2025
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Amie Woodward @dr-wood.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Good to see that our European institutions are still committed to the cause! Up to £1000 available for projects that champion #EDI in physiology #diversity #equality #inclusion
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York St John University @yorkstjohn.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Holocaust Memorial Day is a day to remember the Holocaust, Nazi Persecution and the genocides that followed in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur. All are invited to join us and City of York Council for our free annual Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration event. ⬇️ www.yorksj.ac.uk/events/upcom...
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Upcoming : Holocaust Memorial Day Civic Event 2025 | York St John University
View our Events at YSJ
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Jess Rohmann @jlrohmann.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
💡 Have an idea to improve research culture & practice? 🧪 📝 Submit your proposal to the Responsible Research in Action Unconference (Sep. 22-24, Berlin) ⌚ Due Feb 9th 🙌 If selected, your fees & travel will be covered ➕ a motivated team will help make it happen! 💪 rr-in-action2025.org/info-for-app...
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Amie Woodward @dr-wood.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
An interesting article about class & menopause - ways forward: - Make prescription costs more affordable - Extend workplace protections and legislations - Support your grassroots community awareness projects such as the Menopause Cafe! #classconsciousness stateofher.substack.com/p/does-your-...
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Does your class make menopause worse?
It’s time to change the change and tackle the class divide in menopause care
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Free Our Feeds @freeourfeeds.com · 13/01/2025
🌎 It’s time to reclaim social media. Billionaires & venture capital shouldn’t control our digital lives. #FreeOurFeeds is raising $4M to build a public-interest alternative. Chip in today to make it happen freeourfeeds.com
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Free Our Feeds
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Amie Woodward @dr-wood.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Great new research investigating factors influencing PA during menopause transition. Important for future PA intervention design to focus on: 👯‍♀️Community 🫂Supportive environment 🚲Adaptability 🤝Increasing confidence in ability bmcwomenshealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
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Experience of the menopause transition in Irish women and how it impacts motivators, facilitators, and barriers to physical activity engagement - BMC Women's Health
Background Research shows a decline in physical activity (PA) in women during the menopause transition (MT). Therefore, the purpose of this study was to explore experiences of the MT in Irish women an...
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Amie Woodward @dr-wood.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Finally sacked off the dreaded X and looking forward to connecting with other scientists on Bluesky! Next up, replacements for Meta.... #ECR #exercisescience #menopause #womenshealth
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