Dr Faatihah Niyi-Odumosu

About

Faatihah is a medical doctor, an Associate Professor of Physical Activity and Health Promotion at the University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom, the Lead and Founder of the Ageing Lifestyle in Blacks and Asians, a Research and Knowledge Exchange (KE) Initiative, and a Distinguished Professor of Public Health at MIVA Open University, Nigeria.

Her research addresses health inequalities through primary research and evidence synthesis, with a focus on inclusivity in participatory research and patient engagement. She investigates the intersection of physical activity, exercise, physiology, and health outcomes, particularly in community settings (elderly and underrepresented populations), and she has experience in codesigning studies on the impact of physical activity interventions on health outcomes. Her main interest is in developing effective, multidisciplinary lifestyle interventions for chronic diseases, such as chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes. She has successfully secured grants to create sustainable physical activity programs for underserved populations, including the elderly, ethnic minorities, and women. Her work involves sports engagement, rehabilitation, and the use of robotic assistive technology, aimed at tailoring interventions for individuals with long-term conditions.

Faatihah has successfully executed externally funded projects as a Lead and Co-Investigator from the Medical Research Council, Medical Research Foundation, and Innovate UK with a combined value of over £2.7 million, making significant impacts on policies and practices. She also mentors healthcare practitioners, early career researchers, colleagues and doctoral students across institutions in the UK and internationally. She is a mentor on the Royal Society Career Development Fellowship, Commonwealth Scholarship Commission, and the Women Researchers’ Mentoring Scheme, University of the West of England, Bristol.