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Dr Owen Tomlinson

Dr Owen Tomlinson

Programme Director Sport and Exercise Medical Science / Lecturer in Biomedical Science

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College House, University of Exeter, St Luke's Campus, Heavitree Road, Exeter, EX1 2LU, UK

Overview

Owen is a Lecturer within the University of Exeter Medical School, having joined in January 2022. Previously, he was a Research Associate in Sport & Health Science at the University, and has completed a PhD in Clinical Exercise Physiology (Sport & Health Science) in 2018. 

His teaching resposnibilities are across the Medical School, including Medical Imaging, Medicine and Medical Science. He is academic and pastoral lead for the highly successful Professional Training Year, facilitating undergrdauate research and training in research laboratories and private industry across the UK and abroad. He is currently the Programme Director for Sport & Exercise Medical Sciences.

His research interests are predominantly within the role of exercise testing and training in chronic lung disease, in particular cystic fibrosis and interstitial lung disease, using this modality to identify prognostically valiuable biomarkers and mechanistic causes of exercise intolerance. 

Qualifications

  • PhD Sport & Health Science (2018) University of Exeter
  • MSc Paediatric Exercise & Health (2013) University of Exeter
  • BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science (2012) University of Bath

Research

Research interests

Dr Tomlinson has a research background in exercise physiology, having obtain his PhD from the University of Exeter in 2018, winning the BASES Tom Reilly Prize for the best doctoral thesis in the UK. His research examines how we can use cardiopulmonary exercise testing for people with chronic lung disease to identify causes of poor exercise function, and be utilised as a novel biomarker to assess intervention efficacy. He is also interested in how exercise services are delivered in the NHS - identifying staffing, training, and logistical requirements to ensure optimal care for patients - alongside the role of telehealth platforms in delivering exercise interventions. 

He holds many national and international roles, being co-chair of the UK Cystic Fibrosis & Exercise Network, whilst also sitting on the committee for the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Cystic Fibrosis and the European Cystic Fibrosis Exercise Working Group.

Research grants

  • 2023 NIHR
    National Institute for Health Research Biomedical Research Centre PhD Award

Publications

Journal articles

Tomlinson OW, Barker AR, Denford S, Williams CA (2024). Adapting, restarting, and terminating a randomised control trial for people with cystic fibrosis: Reflections on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic upon research in a clinical population. Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 39, 101294-101294.
Radtke T, Urquhart DS, Braun J, Barry PJ, Waller I, Petch N, Mei-Zahav M, Kramer MR, Hua-Huy T, Dinh-Xuan AT, et al (2024). Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Provides Prognostic Information in Advanced Cystic Fibrosis Lung Disease. Annals of the American Thoracic Society, 21(3), 411-420.
Tomlinson OW (2024). Getting Your First Publication in Medical. Education—Why? What? Where? How?. Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development, 11 Abstract.
Tomlinson OW (2024). Predatory publishing in medical education: a rapid scoping review. BMC Medical Education, 24(1). Abstract.
Bowhay B, Latour J, Tomlinson O (2023). A systematic review to explore how exercise-based physiotherapy via telemedicine can promote health related benefits for people with cystic fibrosis. PLOS Digital Health, 2
Weston ME, Barker AR, Tomlinson OW, Coombes JS, Bailey TG, Bond B (2023). Agreement between left and right middle cerebral artery blood velocity responses to incremental and constant work-rate exercise in healthy males and females. Physiological Measurement, 44(7), 074001-074001. Abstract.
Tomlinson OW, Duckworth A, Wollerton RL, Scotton CJ, Williams CA, Gibbons MA (2023). Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Differentiates Disease Progression in Monozygotic Twins with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Journal of Clinical Exercise Physiology, 12(3), 94-97.
Shelley J, Diego-Vicente L, Morrison L, Ali J, Kent T, Bozic H, Stanford G, Tomlinson O (2023). D2.P15 Experiences and perceptions of exercise provision among individuals with Cystic fibrosis and their healthcare professionals. Journal of Sports Sciences, 41
Williams CA, Núñez-Camara M, Schneiderman JE, Tomlinson OW (2023). Expert guidelines on exercise and physical activity for people with cystic fibrosis. Br J Hosp Med (Lond), 29(3), 1-3. Abstract.  Author URL.
Tomlinson OW, Kranen SH, Williams CA (2023). P408 the effect of major life changes on exercise and physical activity in people with cystic fibrosis. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, 22, S189-S189.
Diego-Vicente L, Shelley J, Tomlinson OW, Morrison L, Ali J, Kent T, Bozic H, Stanford G (2023). P429 the first UK cystic fibrosis trust exercise practitioner fellowship - an insight for the future provision of exercise services among individuals with cystic fibrosis and healthcare professionals. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, 22, S194-S194.
Tomlinson OW, Barker AR, Fulford J, Wilson P, Shelley J, Oades PJ, Williams CA (2023). Skeletal muscle contributions to reduced fitness in cystic fibrosis youth. Frontiers in Pediatrics, 11 Abstract.
Tomlinson OW, Saynor ZL, Stevens D, Antoun J, Urquhart DS, Williams CA (2023). Survey of exercise testing and training in cystic fibrosis clinics in the UK: a decade of progress. BMJ Open, 13(4), e072461-e072461. Abstract.
Radtke T, Urquhart DS, Braun J, Barry P, Waller I, Petch N, Mei-Zahav M, Kramer MR, Hua-Huy T, Dinh-Xuan AT, et al (2023). WS01.01 Cardiopulmonary exercise testing provides prognostic information in advanced cystic fibrosis lung disease. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, 22, S1-S1.
Tomlinson OW (2022). Analysis of predatory emails in early career academia and attempts at prevention. Learned Publishing, 36(2), 156-163.
Tomlinson O, Williams CA (2022). Interpreting (and misclassifying) fitness – what do we really mean by ‘normal’?. The Sport and Exercise Scientist, 73, 20-21.
Tomlinson OW, Wadey CA, Williams CA (2022). Normal reference values for aerobic fitness in cystic fibrosis: a scoping review. BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, 8(4), e001490-e001490. Abstract.
Tomlinson OW, Kovalenko AG, Denford S, Van Beurden S, Cockcroft E, Williams CA (2022). P053 a novel family-focused intervention to support physical activity among children (6–12 years) with cystic fibrosis. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, 21, S76-S76.
Morrison L, Yip M, Tomlinson O, Brown C (2022). P063 Physiotherapy data for the UK cystic fibrosis Registry - review and re-launch. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, 21, S79-S79.
Kent T, Caunter A, Trott J, Williams CA, Enderby B, Withers NJ, Tomlinson OW (2022). P205 Kaftrio® improves VO2max in patients with cystic fibrosis. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, 21, S123-S123.
Tomlinson OW, Stoate ALE, Dobson L, Williams CA (2022). The Effect of Dysglycaemia on Changes in Pulmonary and Aerobic Function in Cystic Fibrosis. Frontiers in Physiology, 13 Abstract.
Williams CA, Barker AR, Denford S, van Beurden SB, Bianchim MS, Caterini JE, Cox NS, Mackintosh KA, McNarry MA, Rand S, et al (2022). The Exeter Activity Unlimited statement on physical activity and exercise for cystic fibrosis: methodology and results of an international, multidisciplinary, evidence-driven expert consensus. Chron Respir Dis, 19 Abstract.  Author URL.
Weston ME, Barker AR, Tomlinson OW, Coombes JS, Bailey TG, Bond B (2022). The effect of exercise intensity and cardiorespiratory fitness on the kinetic response of middle cerebral artery blood velocity during exercise in healthy adults. J Appl Physiol (1985), 133(1), 214-222. Abstract.  Author URL.
Tomlinson OW, Saynor ZL, Stevens D, Urquhart DS, Williams CA (2022). The impact of COVID-19 upon the delivery of exercise services within cystic fibrosis clinics in the United Kingdom. Clin Respir J, 16(4), 335-340. Abstract.  Author URL.
Tomlinson OW, Markham L, Wollerton RL, Knight BA, Duckworth A, Gibbons MA, Scotton CJ, Williams CA (2022). Validity and repeatability of cardiopulmonary exercise testing in interstitial lung disease. BMC Pulmonary Medicine, 22(1). Abstract.
Tomlinson OW, Williams CA (2022). WS14.05 Normal fitness data in cystic fibrosis - a scoping review. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, 21
Morgan H, Tomlinson O, Williams C (2022). WS14.06 a retrospective, longitudinal analysis of pulmonary function and peak oxygen uptake in children and adults with cystic fibrosis. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, 21, S28-S28.
Tomlinson OW, Williams CA, Saynor ZL, Stevens D, Urquhart DS (2022). ePS2.10 Exercise testing and training in cystic fibrosis clinics in the United Kingdom: a 10-year update. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, 21, S48-S49.
Weston ME, Barker AR, Tomlinson OW, Coombes JS, Bailey TG, Bond B (2021). Differences in cerebrovascular regulation and ventilatory responses during ramp incremental cycling in children, adolescents, and adults. J Appl Physiol (1985), 131(4), 1200-1210. Abstract.  Author URL.
Tomlinson O, Duckworth A, Markham L, Wollerton R, Knight B, Spiers A, Gibbons M, Williams C, Scotton C (2021). Feasibility of cardiopulmonary exercise testing in interstitial lung disease: the PETFIB study. BMJ Open Respiratory Research, 8
Tomlinson O, Stoate A, Dobson L, Williams C (2021). P197 Dysglycaemia and changes in aerobic function in cystic fibrosis. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, 20
Tomlinson O, Douglas H, Morrison L, Powell E, Powell A, Shelley J (2021). P200 Supporting exercise services in cystic fibrosis: five years of the UKCystic Fibrosis & Exercise Network. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, 20
Tomlinson OW, Denford S, Barker AR, Schneiderman JE, Campisi ES, Douglas H, Rand S, McNarry MA, Mackintosh KA, Williams CA, et al (2021). The impact of physical activity and exercise interventions for physical health in people with cystic fibrosis: protocol for a systematic review. Systematic Reviews, 10(1). Abstract.
Tomlinson O, Trott J, Williams C, Withers N, Oades P (2020). Challenges in Implementing Routine Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing in Cystic Fibrosis Clinical Practice: a Single-Centre Review. SN Comprehensive Clinical Medicine, 2, 327-331.
Tomlinson O, Vlachopoulos D (2020). Desaturation during exercise is not a sufficient mechanism for prediction of osteoporosis in non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis. BMC Pulmonary Medicine, 20, 23-23.
Douglas H, Tomlinson O, Ahlquist A, Shelley J (2020). P291 an update from the UK Cystic Fibrosis and Exercise Network. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, 19, S137-S138.
Tomlinson OW, Barker AR, Trott J, Oades PJ, Withers NJ, Williams CA (2020). P298 Annual changes in aerobic fitness are biased between normative equations in children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, 19, S139-S139.
Williams C, Denford S, Tomlinson O, Barker A, McNarry M, Mackintosh K, Cox N, Holland A, O'Halloran P (2020). Physical activity for cystic fibrosis: perceptions of people with cystic fibrosis, parents and healthcare professionals. ERJ Open Research, 6
Tomlinson OW, Barker AR, Fulford J, Wilson P, Oades PJ, Williams CA (2020). Quantification of thigh muscle volume in children and adolescents using magnetic resonance imaging. Eur J Sport Sci, 20(9), 1215-1224. Abstract.  Author URL.
Tomlinson OW, Shelley J, Trott J, Bowhay B, Chauhan R, Sheldon CD (2020). The feasibility of online video calling to engage patients with cystic fibrosis in exercise training. J Telemed Telecare, 26(6), 356-364. Abstract.  Author URL.
Williams CA, Tomlinson OW, Withers NJ, Oades PJ, Barker AR (2020). WS16.4 Differences in the ventilatory response to incremental exercise in people with cystic fibrosis according to age and sex. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, 19, S27-S28.
Kent T, Trott J, Williams CA, Oades PJ, Withers NJ, Tomlinson OW (2020). ePS1.06 Ventilatory limitations to exercise in cystic fibrosis are dependent on lung function and equation selection. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, 19, S38-S39.
Cox NS, Eldridge B, Rawlings S, Dreger J, Corda J, Hauser J, Button BM, Bishop J, Nichols A, Middleton A, et al (2019). A web-based intervention to promote physical activity in adolescents and young adults with cystic fibrosis: protocol for a randomized controlled trial. BMC Pulm Med, 19(1). Abstract.  Author URL.
Tomlinson O, Barker A, Williams C (2019). Cardiopulmonary exercise testing in young people with cystic fibrosis. The Sport and Exercise Scientist, 61, 22-22.
Williams CA, Wedgwood KCA, Mohammadi H, Prouse K, Tomlinson OW, Tsaneva-Atanasova K (2019). Cardiopulmonary responses to maximal aerobic exercise in patients with cystic fibrosis. PLoS ONE, 14 Abstract.
Shelley J, Tomlinson OW (2019). P376 the UK Cystic Fibrosis and Exercise Network: an update from national meetings. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, 18, S164-S164.
Williams C, Tomlinson O, Withers N, Oades P, Barker A (2019). P383 Sex and age differences in aerobic fitness in people with cystic fibrosis. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, 18, S166-S166.
Williams CA, Barker AR, Tomlinson OW (2019). Prediction of peak oxygen uptake using the modified shuttle test - Methodological concerns and implications for clinical practice. Pediatr Pulmonol, 54(8), 1104-1105.  Author URL.
Sansum KM, Weston ME, Bond B, Cockcroft EJ, O'Connor A, Tomlinson OW, Williams CA, Barker AR (2019). Validity of the Supramaximal Test to Verify Maximal Oxygen Uptake in Children and Adolescents. Pediatr Exerc Sci, 31(2), 213-222. Abstract.  Author URL.
Tomlinson OW, Barker AR, Trott J, Withers NJ, Oades PJ, Williams CA (2019). WS02-3-1 Validity of prediction equations for evaluating aerobic fitness in cystic fibrosis. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, 18, S3-S3.
Wooldridge DJ, Tomlinson OW, Bland CL, Oades PJ, Sheldon CD, Withers NJ, Williams CA (2019). WS02-3-2 Predicting intravenous antibiotic usage with cardiopulmonary exercise testing in cystic fibrosis. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, 18, S4-S4.
Tomlinson OW, Barker AR, Chubbock LV, Stevens D, Saynor ZL, Oades PJ, Williams CA (2018). Analysis of oxygen uptake efficiency parameters in young people with cystic fibrosis. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 118(10), 2055-2063.
Trott J, Tomlinson O, Bowhay B, Williams C, Withers N, Oades P (2018). P150 Reasons for non-compliance with cardiopulmonary exercise testing in cystic fibrosis. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, 17, S101-S101.
Tomlinson OW, Trott J, Bowhay B, Shelley J, Enderby B, Chauhan R, Sheldon C (2018). P155 Feasibility of using online video calling to engage patients in the management of cystic fibrosis. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, 17, S102-S103.
Tomlinson OW, Shelley J, Denford S, Barker AR, Oades PJ, Williams CA (2018). Promotion of exercise in the management of cystic fibrosis - summary of national meetings. European Journal for Person Centered Healthcare, 6(2), 196-196. Abstract.
Williams CA, Tomlinson OW, Chubbock LV, Stevens D, Saynor ZL, Oades PJ, Barker AR (2018). The oxygen uptake efficiency slope is not a valid surrogate of aerobic fitness in cystic fibrosis. Pediatr Pulmonol, 53(1), 36-42. Abstract.  Author URL.
Tomlinson OW, Barker AR, Chubbock LV, Stevens D, Saynor ZL, Oades PJ, Williams CA (2018). WS08.1 the utility of oxygen uptake efficiency as a marker of aerobic fitness in children with cystic fibrosis. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, 17, S14-S14.
Williams CA, Saynor ZL, Barker AR, Oades PJ, Tomlinson OW (2017). Measurement of V̇o2max in clinical groups is feasible and necessary. J Appl Physiol (1985), 123(4).  Author URL.
Tomlinson OW, Barker AR, Oades PJ, Williams CA (2017). Scaling the Oxygen Uptake Efficiency Slope for Body Size in Cystic Fibrosis. Med Sci Sports Exerc, 49(10), 1980-1986. Abstract.  Author URL.
Tomlinson OW, Barker AR, Oades PJ, Williams CA (2016). Exercise capacity following a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy in a young female with cystic fibrosis: a case report. Physiological Reports, 4(16). Abstract.
Saynor ZL, Barker AR, Oades PJ, Tomlinson OW, Williams CA (2016). Validity and Reliability Concerns Associated with Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Young People with Cystic Fibrosis. Respiration, 92(1), 61-62.
Cockcroft EJ, Williams CA, Tomlinson OW, Vlachopoulos D, Jackman SR, Armstrong N, Barker AR (2015). High intensity interval exercise is an effective alternative to moderate intensity exercise for improving glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity in adolescent boys. J Sci Med Sport, 18(6), 720-724. Abstract.  Author URL.
Williams CA, Saynor ZL, Tomlinson OW, Barker AR (2014). Cystic fibrosis and physiological responses to exercise. Expert Rev Respir Med, 8(6), 751-762. Abstract.  Author URL.

Chapters

Tomlinson OW, Bell E, Hewer SL (2021). Tests of respiratory function to monitor health and exercise tests to assess physical function. In  (Ed) Exercise and Respiratory Diseases in Paediatrics, 21-47.

Conferences

Tomlinson O, Markham L, Wollerton R, Williams C, Gibbons M, Scotton C (2023). P98 Ventilatory dynamics and clinical status during cardiopulmonary exercise testing in patients with interstitial lung disease. ‘Take my breath away’ – Novel diagnostics in respiratory disease.
Kranen S, Tomlinson O, Williams C, Gibbons M, Scotton C (2022). P31 Comparison of percent predicted and percentile values for VO2max in people with interstitial lung disease. British Thoracic Society Winter Meeting.
Stoate ALE, Tomlinson OW, Dobson L, Williams CA (2021). P127 The longitudinal effect of dysglycaemia on the ventilatory and aerobic function in children and adults with cystic fibrosis. British Thoracic Society Winter Meeting, Wednesday 17 to Friday 19 February 2021, Programme and Abstracts.
Tomlinson OW, Markham L, Wollerton RL, Knight BA, Duckworth A, Williams CA, Gibbons M, Scotton CJ (2021). S14 The utility of the oxygen uptake efficiency plateau as a submaximal exercise biomarker in interstitial lung disease. British Thoracic Society Winter Meeting, Wednesday 17 to Friday 19 February 2021, Programme and Abstracts.
Tomlinson O, Jakaityte I, Markham L, Wollerton R, Knight B, Duckworth A, Spiers A, Williams C, Gibbons M, Scotton C, et al (2020). Aerobic Fitness, but Not Breathlessness is Associated with Physical Activity Status in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. American Thoracic Society.
Markham L, Tomlinson O, Wollerton R, Knight BA, Duckworth A, Spiers A, Williams CA, Gibbons MA, Scotton CJ (2019). Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing as a Longitudinal Clinical Tool in Interstitial Lung Disease Management.  Author URL.
Tomlinson OW, Markham L, Wollerton RL, Knight BA, Duckworth A, Spiers A, Williams CA, Gibbons M, Scotton CJ (2019). P4 Validity and reproducibility of cardiopulmonary exercise testing in interstitial lung disease. British Thoracic Society Winter Meeting 2019, QEII Centre, Broad Sanctuary, Westminster, London SW1P 3EE, 4 to 6 December 2019, Programme and Abstracts.
Wollerton RL, Markham L, Tomlinson OW, Knight BA, Duckworth A, Spiers A, Williams CA, Gibbons M, Scotton CJ (2019). P6 Longitudinal changes in exercise capacity and spirometry in interstitial lung disease. British Thoracic Society Winter Meeting 2019, QEII Centre, Broad Sanctuary, Westminster, London SW1P 3EE, 4 to 6 December 2019, Programme and Abstracts.
Wollerton RL, Tomlinson OW, Knight BA, Duckworth A, Spiers A, Williams CA, Gibbons M, Scotton CJ (2018). FEASIBILITY OF CARDIOPULMONARY EXERCISE TESTING IN IDIOPATHIC PULMONARY FIBROSIS.  Author URL.

Reports

Williams CA, Wedgwood KCA, Mohammadi H, Tomlinson OW, Tsaneva-Atanasova K (2017). Modelling of the Cardiopulmonary Responses to Maximal Aerobic Exercise in Patients with Cystic Fibrosis., Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. 0 pages. Abstract.


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External Engagement and Impact

Awards

BASES International Conference Grant Winner 2022

European Cystic Fibrosis Society - Young Investigator Meeting 2020

BASES Prof Tom Reilly Prize - Best PhD in Sport & Exercise Science 2019


External positions

British Association for Lung Research: Meetings Secretary, 2021-23

CF & Exercise Network: Co-Chair, 2016-23

European Cystic Fibrosis Society: Exercise Working Group

Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Cystic Fibrosis: Committee

Teaching

Sport & Exercise Medical Sciences 

  1. Programme Director (BSc Sport & Exercise Medical Sciences)

Medical Sciences 

  1. Module Lead: Professional Training Year | Year 1, 2, 3 |
  2. Academic Tutor Group, Medical Sciences | Year 2 |
  3. Academic Tutor Group, Sport & Exercise Medical Sciences | Year 1 |
  4. Small Group Facilitator, Integrated Human Physiology | Year 1 |
  5. Final Year Project Supervision, Medical Sciences Literature Review | Year 3 |
  6. MSc Project Supervision, Independent Research | PGT |

Medicine

  1. Problem Based Learning Facilitator, BMBS | Year 1 |
  2. Biomedical Special Study Units, BMBS | Year 1 |

Medical Imaging

  1. Module Lead: Research & Evidence Based Practice | Year 1 |

Sport & Health Science

  1. Module Lead: HPDM111 - Health Challenges in Sport and Exercise Medicine | PGT |

External Teaching 

  • 2018-24, University College London, MSc Advanced Physiotherapy (Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy)
  • 2023-24, University of Plymouth, MSci Physiotherapy
  • 2022-23, Swansea University, BSc Sport & Exercise Science
  • 2020-22, Liverpool John Moores University, MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology

 

To book an appointment:

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Modules

2023/24


Supervision / Group

Research Fellows

  • Cigdem Emirza

Postgraduate researchers

  • Ben Bowhay

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