Oliver  Hayman

Dr. Oliver Hayman

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Here you go, Ollie — under 1500 characters: My research interests sit at the intersection of neuromuscular physiology, ageing, exercise adaptation and nutritional interventions. My work focuses on understanding how the nervous system contributes to muscle function, mobility and resilience across the lifespan, with a particular emphasis on motor unit behaviour, corticospinal and reticulospinal control, and adaptations to eccentric exercise. During my PhD and postdoctoral work, I have developed expertise in high-density surface EMG, motor unit decomposition, transcranial magnetic stimulation, StartReact paradigms, EEG-EMG coherence and clinical trial methods. Much of my recent research has examined neural and muscular mechanisms underpinning the repeated bout effect, as well as the role of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids and krill oil in supporting muscle strength and neuromuscular function in older adults. I am particularly interested in translational approaches that combine advanced neurophysiological techniques with functional outcomes relevant to healthy ageing, sarcopenia, mobility decline and rehabilitation. My broader academic interests include brain–muscle communication, descending motor pathways beyond the corticospinal tract, nutritional modulation of neuromuscular health, and the development of practical biomarkers that can help explain individual differences in physical function and adaptation.

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