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Leigh is a Professor of Translational Physiology in the Diabetes Research Centre based at Leicester General Hospital. The overarching goal of his research is to understand cellular mechanisms of skeletal muscle plasticity and develop targeted approaches to enhance skeletal muscle adaptation, function and performance in health, ageing and disease; largely focused on exercise, nutritional and pharmaceutical strategies. His research is fundamentally translational and utilises a range of innovative experimental methods, as well as wide-ranging interdisciplinary collaborations to maximize his impact and influence. Leigh's studies have significantly advanced knowledge on i) how ageing, disease, and inactivity affect muscle protein turnover, ii) the molecular signaling networks that underpin muscle health and iii) the rejuvenative potential of lifestyle interventions to enhance muscle health across the lifecourse. He has a passion for supporting the development of early-career researchers and engaging with diverse community and stakeholder groups. Leigh's work is supported by extensive funding support from research councils, charitable foundations, healthcare bodies and industry partners. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed research articles in highly respected journals and is a regular invited speaker at national and international conferences. Leigh has served as a consultant and board member for academic societies and commercial health and nutrition companies, providing expert guidance on muscle physiology, clinical research, and product development.