Research interests lie in the broad areas of Exercise Physiology and Biochemistry. In particular, basic research interests include the study of mitochondrial (dys)function in both health and diseased conditions. Also, the cross tolerance effect of exercise against stress stimuli-induced mitochondrionopathies and hypoxia induced mitochondrial (dys)function are of special interest. Applied research on Exercise Physiology includes the study of the impact of exercise-induced neuromuscular fatigue on performance of humans.
Since 2003, he made research contributions to the general fields of Exercise Physiology and Biochemistry through the publication of original papers and reviews in international peer-review journals as well as book chapters. Also, he contributed as reviewer of manuscripts for international peer-review journals as well.
During the last years, Antonio has been directly involved in professional football as member of technical staffs. His main roles as sports physiologist are here specified.
Research ID (URL): https://www.researcherid.com/rid/I-6171-2013
ORCID ID (URL): https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5269-0857
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António Ascensão
Assistant Professor
LaMetEx - Laboratory of Metabolism and Exercise
Research Centre in Physical Activity Health and Leisure
