Vernon Coffey PhD

Vernon is currently Associate Professor of Exercise and Sports Science at Bond University. Since undertaking a PhD in exercise physiology in 2003 his research career has focused on understanding the molecular bases of training adaptation in skeletal muscle. He spent several years as a post-doctoral researcher continuing study of the molecular aspects of muscle physiology and extending this work to include nutrient-training interactions.

Vernon’s main interests are in translational research that attempts to bridge the gap between mechanistic and applied physiology. A primary emphasis of his work has been to try and understand the interference effect with concurrent resistance and endurance training, and the specificity of training adaptation. He is also currently involved in research examining the genetic regulation of skeletal muscle mass and applied sport science projects in team sport athletes and triathletes.