Sports medicine expert joins Leeds

Leeds is continuing to strengthen its reputation as a leading institution in Sport and Exercise Medicine with the appointment of a new visiting professor.

The faculty has welcomed Professor Carles Pedret as Visiting Professor in Sport and Exercise Medicine within the School of Biomedical Sciences.

Career highlights

Professor Pedret is internationally recognised for his expertise in muscle injuries and musculoskeletal ultrasound, with a career spanning elite professional sport, clinical leadership and academic research. His work has shaped contemporary approaches to the diagnosis, classification and management of muscle injuries, particularly calf injuries, and has influenced practice across elite sport worldwide.

He is a consultant in the Sports Medicine and Imaging department at Clínica Diagonal in Barcelona, and also works as an external assessor for professional sports teams. Over many years he has combined frontline clinical practice alongside publishing his research work, contributing significantly to the scientific literature in sports medicine and muscle injury imaging.

Academic contributions

At Leeds, Professor Pedret will contribute to teaching and academic development within the MSc in Sport and Exercise Medicine and the PGCert in MSK Ultrasound.

He is recognised for his ability to translate complex clinical knowledge into innovative and accessible teaching, as well as his dedication to mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Joining the expert team at Leeds

We are delighted to welcome Professor Pedret to Leeds. He is a globally respected leader in sports medicine and musculoskeletal ultrasound, and his work has had a significant impact on clinical practice. His expertise will be invaluable to our students, alumni and our Sport and Exercise Medicine Research.

Professor Dane Vishnubala, Co-Lead of the University of Leeds Sport and Exercise Medicine Group

It is a privilege to join the University of Leeds. I look forward to contributing to the development of future clinicians and researchers, and to building strong academic collaborations that connect elite sport, clinical innovation and research.

Professor Carles Pedret, Visiting Professor in Sport and Exercise Medicine, School of Biomedical Sciences