Josh has a BSc (Hons) in Sports and Exercise Science from the University of Bedfordshire (2017), an MRes in Exercise Immunology from the University of Bedfordshire (2020), and a PGDip in Performance Nutrition. In 2021, Josh undertook a PhD at Loughborough University exploring the effects of nutritional and exercise interventions on cellular signalling pathways. Upon completion of this PhD (2024), Josh returned to Loughborough as a Research Associate in Exercise Nutrition, working with Dr Tom Clifford.
Josh’s current research broadly focuses on the therapeutic and ergogenic effects of nutritional compounds in health and sport performance.
Featured publications
- Thomas, C., Kingshott, R., Allott, K., Tang, J., Dunn., R., Fraser, W., Thorley, J., Virgilio, N., Prawitt, J., Hogervorst, E., Škarabot, J., Clifford, T. (2023). Collagen peptide supplementation before bedtime reduces sleep fragmentation and improves cognitive function in physically active males with sleep complaints. European Journal of Nutrition. 63. DOI: 10.1007/s00394-023-03267-w.
- Thorley, J., Thomas, C., Martin, N.R.W., Bishop., N.C., Bailey, S.J., Clifford, T (2023). Mechanically demanding eccentric exercise increases nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 activity in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells. Journal of Sports Sciences. DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2023.2263713.
- Thorley, J., Thomas, C., Thon, N., Nuttall, H., Martin, N.R.W., Bishop., N.C., Bailey, S.J., Clifford, T. (2023). Combined effects of green tea supplementation and eccentric exercise on nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 activity. European Journal of Applied Physiology. 124. 1-12. 10.1007/s00421-023-05271-8.
- Alhebshi, A., Alsharif, N., Thorley, J., James, L., Clifford, T. (2021). The Effects of Dietary Protein Supplementation on Exercise-Induced Inflammation and Oxidative Stress: A Systematic Review of Human Trials. Antioxidants. 11. 13. DOI: 10.3390/antiox11010013.