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Sports Nutrition Research Networking Event (Adolescent athlete theme)

Date: Wednesday 19th March 2025

Time: 9:30am to 1:30pm

Venue: St Mary's University, Twickenham

Join us for a half-day networking event at St Mary’s University, London, where academics, practitioners, athletes, and coaches come together to explore research opportunities in adolescent sports nutrition. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and collaborate, shaping the future of youth sports practice and research.

The event is for anyone with an interest in this under-researched area of sports science. We've curated a half-day programme with industry experts across the multiple disciplines of sports sciences and sports medicine. The format and agenda for the event are designed to encourage attendees to be able to engage openly with each other on the challenges and opportunities in this area and make new connections.

A massive thank you to our exclusive sponsors Danone, for making this event possible at the accessible price of £20. The ticket price includes a networking lunch with food from a renowned performance chef.

Event highlights

Keynote address: Shaping the Future of Sport – Sport Wales

Speakers:

  • Alice Murray Gourley: Performance Nutritionist
  • Esther Goldsmith: Physiologist
  • Jack Sanders: Strength and Conditioning

Discussion panel: Supporting the Next Generation of Adolescent Athletes – Challenges and Opportunities

Panel members:

  • Karen Sheriff: Head of Healthcare, The Royal Ballet School
  • Dr Abosede Ajayi: Consultant Sports Physician
  • Dr James Earle: Athlete Development Specialist (S&C)
  • Dr Reuben Stables: Lead Academy Performance Nutritionist (Chelsea FC)
  • Dr Jamie Salter: Adolescent Growth and Maturation Specialist
  • Max Weaver: Athlete
  • Markella Misirli: Athlete.

Any questions or queries about the event please email AARC@stmarys.ac.uk

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