Celebrating National Postdoc Appreciation Week
We are joining the global celebration of National Postdoc Appreciation Week – an initiative dedicated to acknowledging, recognising, and celebrating the outstanding contributions of postdocs and early career researchers (ECRs) to research, teaching, mentoring, outreach, and much more.
The Public Health and Sports Sciences department is immensely proud of our ECRs, whose dedication, innovation, and hard work continue to advance knowledge and make a real impact in their fields.
Dr George Pavis
Dr Pavis joined the Nutritional Physiology Research Group in 2016 and has a background in skeletal muscle metabolism and nutritional interventions for health and performance. After postdoctoral training at the University of Limerick and under Professor Benjamin Wall, he returned to Exeter to work with Professor Francis Stephens and other Type 2 Diabetes experts.
He has been invited to present his latest research findings at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) 61st Annual Conference in Vienna. This Medical Research Council-funded study, conducted in collaboration with the University of British Columbia, involved 12 participants with Type 2 Diabetes who consumed either ‘ketone monoester’ supplements or a placebo before meal-like drinks throughout the day. The research included over 400 hours of data collection and 800 blood samples, demonstrating Dr Pavis’ expertise and dedication.
Dr Kim Zhuoxiu Jin
Dr Kim Zhuoxiu Jin joined the BioActivEx Research Group in 2024. Prior to this, she completed her PhD at Loughborough University in February 2025, where her research examined glucose metabolism and the effects of exercise on appetite regulation. Her work focused on appetite-related gut hormone responses to weight loss induced by calorie restriction, exercise, or their combination, as well as the role of glucose metabolism and physical activity in eating behaviour.
Dr Jin has been awarded I-Nutri-Life funding to investigate appetite hormone responses to a plant-based, high-protein sauce in community-dwelling older adults. The project, led by Professor Jo Bowtell, aims to support improved protein intake among older populations, demonstrating Dr Jin’s commitment to applied, impactful nutrition research.
We are proud to showcase the remarkable achievements of our ECRs, whose work exemplifies curiosity, collaboration, and excellence.
