DR LAURIE RAUCH
POSITION
Research Officer,Division of Exercise Science and Sports Medicine (ESSM), Department of Human Biology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town
QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD (Physiology) (Exercise Science), University of Cape Town (2000)
Thesis title: Fuel substrate kinetics during ultra-endurance exercise: the interaction amongst carbohydrate, fat and lactate oxidation
- BSc (Med) (Hons) (Exercise Science), University of Cape Town (1992)
- BSc (Physiology), University of Cape Town (1990)
ESSM RESEARCH GROUPS
- Health and well-being
- Exercise performance
RESEARCH INTERESTS
To develop an integrated physiological model that describes brain - body stress reactivity with a view towards establishing positive intervention strategies in both the occupational and sporting environments.
The Mental Wellness aspect of this research consists of 2 main focus areas:
- Managing stress associated with modern living.
- Optimising mental wellness to operate on a higher level, thereby helping to prevent the development of lifestyle-induced mental and physical disorders. The Sporting Performance aspect of this research also consists of 2 main focus areas:
- Managing the pressure on the modern athlete
- Combating mental fatigue
OTHER
- Post-doctoral research fellow, Exercise Science and Sports Medicine Unit, Department of Human Biology, University of Cape Town (2001 – 2005)
- Contract Research ESSM, Department of Human Biology, University of Cape Town (2006 - 2008)
- Junior Lecturer ESSM, Department of Human Biology, University of Cape Town (2009 - 2010)
CONTACT
Tel: +27 21 650 4640
Email: Laurie.Rauch@uct.ac.za
