My PhD project examines the role of intelectin-1 and other adipokines in cancer cachexia. My research interests include (but are not limited to): muscle physiology, tissue crosstalk, the process of systematically reviewing evidence and statistical modelling.
My past experiences in both health and sports science enabled me with a multifaceted set of skills that is valuable both in the laboratory and on the field. Always trying to bridge the gap between research and practice, I am open to any potential collaborations, so feel free to get in touch!
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A glossary for social-to-biological research
Robertson T, Benzeval M, Betzer M, Booker C, Castagné R, Delpierre C, Gallagher I, Kelly-Irving M, McCrory C, Morris T, Narimatsu E & Paval R (2024) A glossary for social-to-biological research. Longitudinal and Life Course Studies, pp. 1-47. https://doi.org/10.1332/17579597y2024d000000032
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The Emerging Role of Intelectin-1 in Cancer
Paval DR, Di Virgilio TG, Skipworth RJE & Gallagher IJ (2022) The Emerging Role of Intelectin-1 in Cancer. Frontiers in Oncology, 12, Art. No.: 767859. https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2022.767859
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A systematic review examining the relationship between cytokines and cachexia in incurable cancer
Paval DR, Patton R, McDonald J, Skipworth RJE, Gallagher IJ & Laird BJ (2022) A systematic review examining the relationship between cytokines and cachexia in incurable cancer. Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle, 13 (2), pp. 824-838. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcsm.12912
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Refalo MC, Hamilton DL, Paval DR, Gallagher IJ, Feros SA & Fyfe JJ (2021) Influence of resistance training load on measures of skeletal muscle hypertrophy and improvements in maximal strength and neuromuscular task performance: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Sports Sciences, 39 (15), pp. 1723-1745. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2021.1898094
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The Emerging Role of Interleukin 1β (IL-1β) in Cancer Cachexia
Laird BJ, McMillan D, Skipworth RJE, Fallon MT, Paval DR, McNeish I & Gallagher IJ (2021) The Emerging Role of Interleukin 1β (IL-1β) in Cancer Cachexia. Inflammation, 44 (4), pp. 1223-1228. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10753-021-01429-8
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Relationship between cytokines and symptoms in people with incurable cancer: A systematic review
Patton R, Paval DR, McDonald JJ, Brown D, Gallagher IJ, Skipworth RJE, McMillan DC, Dolan RD, Fallon M & Laird BJA (2021) Relationship between cytokines and symptoms in people with incurable cancer: A systematic review. Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology, 159, Art. No.: 103222. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.critrevonc.2021.103222