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New research identifies previously unreported pressure wave energy transfer to the brain from football headers

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Major breakthrough in improved insurance products for female sports stars

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New research provides blueprint to protect player health and performance at the 2026 Men’s FIFA World Cup

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Dr Anna Fitzpatrick

Dr Anna Fitzpatrick

Lecturer in Performance Analysis and Skill Acquisition

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Dr Anthony Papathomas

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Dr Dale Esliger

Dr Dale Esliger

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Dr Danny Longman

Dr Danny Longman

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Dr Dominic Malcolm

Professor in Sociology of Sport

Dr James King

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Dr Jamie Barker

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Dr Jamie Kenyon

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Dr Joe Piggin

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Dr Johan Rewilak

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Dr Jon Farmer

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Dr Kerry Glendon

Dr Kerry Glendon

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Dr Lauren Burch

Dr Lauren Burch

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Dr Lee Taylor

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Dr Liam Heaney

Dr Liam Heaney

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Dr Mark Burnley

Dr Mark Burnley

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Dr Mark Doidge

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Dr Matthew Pain

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Dr Rich Blagrove

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Dr Russell Seymour

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Dr Sam Allen

Dr Sam Allen

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Dr Serhat Yilmaz

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Dr Verity Postlethwaite

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Professor Amanda Daley

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Professor Andy Harland

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Professor David Fletcher

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Professor Lorraine Cale

Professor Lorraine Cale

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Paul Downward

Professor Paul Downward

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Professor Sophia Jowett

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Vicky Tolfrey

Professor Vicky Tolfrey

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