Researcher
Martine Thomis
- Disciplines:Human movement and sports sciences
Affiliations
- Physical Activity, Sports & Health Research Group (Division)
Member
From1 Jul 2012 → Today - Exercise Physiology Research Group (Division)
Member
From1 Oct 2005 → 30 Jun 2012 - Policy in Sports & Physical Activity Research Group (Division)
Member
From1 Oct 2002 → 31 Mar 2005 - Faculty of Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences (Faculty)
Member
From1 Oct 2000 → 30 Sep 2002 - Department of Movement Sciences (Department)
Member
From1 Oct 1999 → 30 Sep 2005
Projects
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- A tailored intervention to prevent age-related declines in muscle power and functional abilityFrom1 Oct 2023 → TodayFunding: Own budget, for example: patrimony, inscription fees, gifts
- Exogenous ketosis during exercise and training: role of de novo angiogenesis and epigenetic regulation in muscular adaptationFrom21 Oct 2022 → TodayFunding: Own budget, for example: patrimony, inscription fees, gifts
- Intermittent exogenous ketosis: a novel strategy to improve hypoxic tolerance and adaptationFrom1 Jan 2022 → TodayFunding: International Cooperation and Mobility
- Beneficial effects of cannabidiol on muscle recovery, sleep and exercise performance in athletes; beyond the hypeFrom20 Sep 2021 → TodayFunding: FWO fellowships, BOF - doctoral mandates
- An in-depth muscle function assessment unitFrom1 Oct 2016 → 30 Sep 2018Funding: Fund Recuperation Fiscal Exemption
- Role of (epi-)genetics in lifestyle and training-induced responses in muscular fitness.From1 Jan 2015 → 31 Dec 2018Funding: FWO research project
- The Leuven GymGrowth Study: Study of segmental and proportional growth, training optimalisation and prevention of (growth-related) injuries in young talented gymnasts.From21 Feb 2014 → 31 Dec 2017Funding: Own budget, for example: patrimony, inscription fees, gifts
- Prospective study of physical (in)activity, physical fitness and health related parameters of Flemish adults (2002-2006 à 2012-2015).From1 Jan 2012 → 31 Dec 2015Funding: Decretal Policy Research Centres with relevancy to policy
- Role of ACTN3 (R577X) in metabolic and contractile properties of human muscle.From1 Jan 2010 → 31 Dec 2012Funding: FWO research grant KAN
- Inter-individual variation in the physiological adaptations to hypoxiaFrom1 Oct 2009 → 5 Mar 2014Funding: BOF - Doctoral projects
Publications
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- Role of the alpha-actinin-3 R577X polymorphism in metabolic and contractile properties of skeletal muscle(2009)
Authors: Martine Thomis, Peter Hespel
- Genetics and Sports: An Overview of the Pre-Molecular Biology Era(2009)
Authors: Maarten Peeters, Martine Thomis, Gaston Beunen
Pages: 28 - 42 - Timing of adolescent somatic maturity and midlife muscle function: a 34-yr follow-up(2009)
Authors: Gaston Beunen, Maarten Peeters, Lynn Matton, Albrecht Claessens, Martine Thomis, Johan Lefevre
Pages: 1729 - 34 - Sedentary behaviour, physical activity and a continuous metabolic syndrome risk score in adults(2009)
Authors: Lynn Matton, Christophe Delecluse, Martine Thomis, Gaston Beunen, Johan Lefevre
Pages: 421 - 429 - Associaçao entre maturaçao equelética, estatuto socio-economico e indice de massa corporal em crianças e adolescentes madeirenses(2009)
Authors: Gaston Beunen, Albrecht Claessens, Martine Thomis, Johan Lefevre
Pages: 1 - 8 - Prevalência de sobrepeso e obesidade em criançias e adolescentes da Regiao Autonoma da Madeira, Portugal(2009)
Authors: Gaston Beunen, Albrecht Claessens, Martine Thomis, Johan Lefevre
Pages: 245 - 251 - Whole genome scan and candidate-gene study in human muscular performance: The Leuven Genes for Muscular Strength Study(2008)
Authors: Gunther De Mars, Martine Thomis, Gaston Beunen
- Fine-mapping and SNP-analysis of putative QTLs in human muscle strength: the Leuven Genes for Muscular Strength Study(2008)
Authors: An Windelinckx, Martine Thomis, Gaston Beunen
- Specific associations between types of physical activity and components of mental health(2008)
Authors: Lynn Matton, Martine Thomis, Johan Lefevre
Pages: 468 - 474 - Genome-wide linkage scan for maximum and length-dependent knee muscle strength in young men: significant evidence for linkage at chromosome 14q24.3(2008)
Authors: Gunther De Mars, An Windelinckx, Wim Huygens, Maarten Peeters, Gaston Beunen, Robert Vlietinck, Martine Thomis
Pages: 275 - 283