Kirsty Elliott-Sale

Prof Elliott-Sale works at the Institute of Sport at Manchester Metropolitan University as a Professor of Female Endocrinology and Exercise Physiology. In addition to her research on female athletes, which includes the menstrual cycle, hormonal contraceptives, and menstrual dysfunction, her work in recent years has involved designing and implementing exercise interventions during and following pregnancy in a variety of populations including servicewomen (i.e., military personnel), athletes, and women with obesity.

She has co-authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, expert and consensus statements, and editorials on/for sportswomen. In addition, she works with many organisations such as the United Kingdom Sports Institute, the European Club Association, UEFA, FIFPRO, and Arsenal Women’s Football Team and is part of several special interest groups and advisory boards related to female athletes.