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Chris Harding

Position: Spirometry Vice

Who am I?

I am lead CPET physiologist at Cambridge University Hospitals and have been working in the field for 10 years now.

Following my undergraduate degree in sport and exercise science I joined Royal Papworth Hospital where, under the supervision of Dr Karl Sylvester and the team, completed my ARTP practitioner exam.

Following a spell working as a locum travelling the country and working with some fantastic physiologists ended up back in Cambridge and into my current role; leading a very busy CPET service. Through my experiences at CUH I have been invited onto the UCLA CPET course as a faculty member.

A bit about me

I have been involved in spirometry training and examinations in varying formats for the last 5 years which led to me joining the spirometry committee.

I am a sociable and good-humoured person and this is why I believe one of the best things about being a physiologist is getting to meet and help lots of different people each day.

Away from work I am a dad of two (soon to be three!) and enjoy watching any sport that is available and am often found picking myself up after yet another Norwich City loss. A sure-fire way to lose 30 minutes of your time is strike up a conversation about football or my beloved Norfolk.

 What would you like to achieve in your new role?

Having seen the enormous progress of the spirometry competency programme over the last few years, and a huge surge in primary care practitioners joining the spirometry register, I am committed to continue its development to help improve the quality of spirometry across the various stages of healthcare.

I feel very proud to be part of the ARTP spirometry committee and would like to continue to strengthen the relationships between ARTP and external healthcare organisations.