Dr. P. Kippelen will be delivering an important scientific lecture to sports sector

Doctor of Sports and Exercise Science (Exercise Physiology) Dr. Pascale Kippelen is paying a visit to Lithuanian Sports University. A Senior Lectureship of Brunel University (London) is coming on the initiative of the LSU Rector Dr. Aivaras Ratkevicius. During the visit (13 – 14 September), Pascale Kippelen is going to make scientific presentation about one of the doping species (inhaled beta2-agonists in elite sport).

Dr. P. Kippelen holds a Senior Lectureship in at Brunel University London. After completing undergraduate and postgraduate studies (i.e., MSc and PhD) in France – at the University of Strasbourg and University of Montpellier, respectively -, she joined Dr Sandra D Anderson at the Dept. of Respiratory Medicine, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney (Australia) to carry on post-doctoral training. There, she investigated the pathophysiology of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) in athletes and took part to phase III of the clinical trial for AridolTM/OsmohaleTM. AridolTM/OsmohaleTM is a new bronchial provocation test aimed at diagnosing asthma patients and managing the condition. In 2005, Pascale was offered a Lectureship in Exercise Physiology at the School of Medical Sciences, Aberdeen University (UK). In 2008, Pascale moved to Brunel University London to take up a position as Lecturer in Exercise Physiology. She was promoted Senior Lecturer in 2011. Pascale’s main research interest lies in the understanding of the pathophysiology of respiratory disorders in athletes, in particular asthma and EIB. She has a wide expertise in pulmonary function testing, exercise testing and bronchial provocation challenges. Pascale has been an adviser to the IOC and UK Anti-Doping for the regulation of inhaled beta2-agonists in elite sport. She leads a consultancy service at Brunel University London for asthma diagnostic in athletes. She has (co)-authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles on topics related to asthma/EIB in sport, including several invited reviews. Her research has been supported by external agencies, including the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), the European Hydration Institute, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), amongst others.

LSU students, lecturers, athletes and sports organizations are more than welcome to join the scientific lecture titled “Running out of breath: why so many elite athletes develop ‘asthma’ during their sporting career”, which will take place in Room 215 (LSU Main Building) at 10 a.m. on 14 September 2016.