Andrew Murray (physiologist)
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Dr Andrew James Murray was born in Newport
, South Wales
in 1978. He was educated at Caerleon Comprehensive School
and Christ Church
, University of Oxford
. He is currently a University Lecturer in Physiology at the University of Cambridge
and a Fellow of Trinity Hall, Cambridge
. His research is primarily focused on the metabolic adaptation of tissues such as heart, skeletal muscle and placenta to low oxygen levels (hypoxia
) and metabolic disease states such as diabetes and obesity
.
Newport
Newport is a city and unitary authority area in Wales. Standing on the banks of the River Usk, it is located about east of Cardiff and is the largest urban area within the historic county boundaries of Monmouthshire and the preserved county of Gwent...
, South Wales
South Wales
South Wales is an area of Wales bordered by England and the Bristol Channel to the east and south, and Mid Wales and West Wales to the north and west. The most densely populated region in the south-west of the United Kingdom, it is home to around 2.1 million people and includes the capital city of...
in 1978. He was educated at Caerleon Comprehensive School
Caerleon Comprehensive School
Caerleon Comprehensive School is a state-run school situated in Caerleon on the outskirts of Newport, South Wales.-Identity:There are approximately 1600-1700 pupils on roll at the school at any one time, including a sizable sixth form of around 300 pupils...
and Christ Church
Christ Church, Oxford
Christ Church or house of Christ, and thus sometimes known as The House), is one of the largest constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England...
, University of Oxford
University of Oxford
The University of Oxford is a university located in Oxford, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest surviving university in the world and the oldest in the English-speaking world. Although its exact date of foundation is unclear, there is evidence of teaching as far back as 1096...
. He is currently a University Lecturer in Physiology at the University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge is a public research university located in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest university in both the United Kingdom and the English-speaking world , and the seventh-oldest globally...
and a Fellow of Trinity Hall, Cambridge
Trinity Hall, Cambridge
Trinity Hall is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge, England. It is the fifth-oldest college of the university, having been founded in 1350 by William Bateman, Bishop of Norwich.- Foundation :...
. His research is primarily focused on the metabolic adaptation of tissues such as heart, skeletal muscle and placenta to low oxygen levels (hypoxia
Hypoxia (medical)
Hypoxia, or hypoxiation, is a pathological condition in which the body as a whole or a region of the body is deprived of adequate oxygen supply. Variations in arterial oxygen concentrations can be part of the normal physiology, for example, during strenuous physical exercise...
) and metabolic disease states such as diabetes and obesity
Obesity
Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have an adverse effect on health, leading to reduced life expectancy and/or increased health problems...
.