DrCraig Wright

Skeletal muscle and the immune system are both implicated in many diseases
such as ageing/sarcopenia, muscular dystrophy and diabetes. It is well
established that the immune system and skeletal muscle cross talk to aid in
muscle growth and regeneration, but the mechanisms remain elusive. Exercise
immunology is an emerging field of research and Dr Wright is particularly
interested in understanding the relationship between the immune system and
skeletal muscle. He uses a multitude of techniques ranging from human clinical
trials to animal models of disease, to molecular and cell biological
techniques to investiagte skeletal muscle and immune health. Some of his
current research projects involve clinical exercise trials involving hypoxia
(altitude) training to improve muscle growth and immune function, and
invesitiagting cytokines (G-CSF) and antoxidant proteins (Selenoprotein S) and
their role in maintaining optimal muscle health.