The field of exercise physiology investigates what happens to the body during exercise. Thijs aims to understand the (patho)physiological responses of exercise on cardiovascular health and temperature regulation. For this purpose, he investigates the benefits and potential deleterious effects of exercise across the whole spectrum of physical activity: from a sedentary lifestyle to excessive volumes of exercise. Based on these outcomes, he develops and evaluates interventions that reduce the risk of adverse cardiovascular events, heat-related illnesses, and reductions in exercise performance. His ultimate mission is to optimize the health benefits of an active lifestyle for primary and secondary prevention.
Related news items

Employees Personal Touch Willem Bosman
28 December 2020In the monthly 'Employee's personal touch' an employee answers a few questions about the work, all with a personal touch. Now Willem Bosman tells us his story.
read more
PhD degree for Chao Ma
11 December 2020Chao Ma obtained his PhD degree in the Medical Science of the Radboud University
read more
Chaotic Xmas gathering
8 December 2020On 8 December was the annual Christmas meeting, this year online. Curious to find out more?
read more
Physiology Birthday Calendar revealed
1 December 2020During the Lab Day Out at 24 September a lot of photos were made and used to make a calendar.
read more
Happy Holiday Season Best wishes for 2021
30 November 2020The department of Physiology wishes you a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year.
read more
Employees Personal Touch Pieter Leermakers
29 November 2020In the monthly 'Employee's personal touch' an employee answers a few questions about the work, all with a personal touch. Now Pieter Leermakers tells us her story.
read more