Professor Sarah Aldred MSc, PhD

BSc (hons) Chemistry with Analytical Chemistry (University of Hull) 
MSc Toxicology (University of Birmingham) 
PhD Biochemistry (University of Birmingham)

Sarah contributes to several modules in the school, such as Perspectives in Metabolism and Nutrition, and Research Skills for Interdisciplinary research. 

Teaching awards:

Invited speaker at the 5th Annual Learning and Teaching conference, University of Birmingham, “Innovative methods of teaching; developing laboratory based modules” Feb 2008 

Head of school award for excellence in learning and teaching, Awarded for innovation in teaching and teaching management 2007 

Excellent in teaching award 2018, 2020 

Postgraduate associate certificate in Learning and Teaching, 2002

Sarah Aldred is an expert in the field of oxidative stress and has been researching chronic diseases of ageing associated with oxidative stress for more than ten years. Her particular research interests focus on the pathology and mechanisms of diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia and cardiovascular disease. Her research aims to determine the effects of exercise and dietary intervention on disease process. Since 2008 Dr Aldred has developed a unique area of research investigating exercise effects on Alzheimer’s disease pathology, which is respected both nationally and internationally. She has recently been funded by the Alzheimer's Society to research oxidative stress in Alzheimer's disease, and was recently the recipient of a SPARC award to look at the effect of exercise on lipoprotein oxidation in older adults.

Dr Aldred has also led studies investigating the effects of extreme exercise on endogenous antioxidants. Dr Aldred welcomes applications from potential doctoral researchers in her areas of interest.

Sarah is a member of a number of professional bodies to support her research including: The Biochemical Society, The Society for Free Radical Research, The American College of Sports Medicine, The Society of Toxicology, and European College of Sports Science. Sarah is also a member of the Alzheimer’s Society and has given a number of talks at the Alzheimer’s society Quality Research in Dementia public meetings, and Alzheimer’s Research UK public awareness events. Sarah has also presented her work at the British Science Festival and Pint of Science events.

Sarah is associate editor for the Journal of Sports Sciences.

Sarah is a founding member of the Alzheimer’s Research UK Midlands Network of researchers. 

Sarah is an active citizen of the University. She has held several administrative positions within the School, College and University during her appointment.