PROF MALCOLM COLLINS
POSITION
- Head of Department of Human Biology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town
- Professor, Division of Exercise Science and Sports Medicine (ESSM), Department of Human Biology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town
QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD (Medical Biochemistry), University of Cape Town (1993)
Thesis title: Characterisation of the Human α2(I) Procollagen Promoter-Binding Proteins
- BSc (Hons) (Biochemistry), University of Stellenbosch (1988)
- BSc (Biochemistry and Physiology), University of Stellenbosch (1987)
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Genetic basis and molecular mechanism of exercise- and occupational-associated musculoskeletal soft tissue (tendon, ligament and muscle) injuries
- Genetic elements that determine the endurance phenotype and the inter-individual physiological responses during participation in endurance events
OTHER
- Fellow of the European College of Sports Science (FECSS)
- B2-rated research scientist, National Research Foundation, South Africa
- Medical Biological Scientist in the category Medical Biochemistry with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa
- Associate editor - British Journal of Sports Medicine
- Section editor - Extreme Physiology & Medicine
CONTACT
Tel: +27 21 406 6235
Email: malcolm.collins@uct.ac.za
