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Professor & Founder
GARETH WALLIS
Gareth is the founder of fuelsync® and a Professor in Exercise Metabolism and Nutrition at the University of Birmingham (UK). He has more than 20 years’ experience working at the forefront of carbohydrate and exercise metabolism research. He previously worked within the nutrition industry with iconic brands such as Lucozade.
Dr
RITA CIVIL
Rita is a researcher in physiology and nutrition at the University of Birmingham, with a major interest in carbohydrate metabolism. She has been involved in sports nutrition research for 10 years conducting studies in Australia, Scotland, Belgium, and England. She also works as a nutritionist for elite endurance athletes, including the UAE ADQ women’s cycling team.
Dr
TIM PODLOGAR
Tim is a Lecturer in Applied Physiology at the University of Exeter. He is an expert in exercise physiology and carbohydrate metabolism and is a leader of the current carbohydrate research in the sport science field. He has extensive experience working with elite endurance athletes, including Grand Tour cycling winners Primož Roglič and Jai Hindley. He is currently a scientific consultant for Tudor Professional Cycling Team.