My research is focused on the alterations to immune cell function and vascular/muscular adaptations to resistance exercise training. My doctoral dissertation focused on macrophage infiltration and polarization in the development and progression of skeletal muscle fibrosis due to chronic inflammation and the efficacy of exercise training for mitigating these effects in mouse models.
Two primary focal points in my current research are: 1) immunological and physiological adaptations to exercise in the cold and 2) the efficacy of blood flow restriction training for enhancing muscular growth with high intensity resistance exercise. Additionally, I have a strong research interest in immunological dysfunction in type II diabetics and how exercise mitigates this dysfunction.
Subject Area:
Area of Expertise:
Biomedical aspects of exercise science and health with a particular focus on occupational health and strength and conditioning.
Research Intrests:
- Evaluation of changes to immune function and cardiovascular stress with hazards associated with firefighting
- Evaluation of health in primary school teachers.
- Dr. Winchester is currently focused on occupational health research, particularly with firefighters and primary school teachers.
