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Alistair Simpson is a co-founder of Apex and was the deputy leader of Apex 2. He has climbed several high altitude peaks, including a solo ascent of Mont Blanc. He recently served as the Medical Officer at Rothera, Antarctica, for the British Antarctic Survey. A keen cyclist, he is maintaining his interest in exercise physiology by undertaking research in exercise and body composition in Antarctica.

Recent publications:

1. The effect of Antarctic residence on energy dynamics and aerobic fitness.

Simpson A. Int J Circumpolar Health. 2010 Jun;69(3):220-35. Epub 2010 Jun 2.PMID: 20519091

2. The citric acid cough threshold and the ventilatory response to carbon dioxide on ascent to high altitude.

Thompson AA, Baillie JK, Bates MG, Schnopp MF, Simpson A, Partridge RW, Drummond GB, Mason NP. Respir Med. 2009 Aug;103(8):1182-8. Epub 2009 Mar 19.PMID: 19303278

3. Manual assessment of the initial fall in blood pressure after orthostatic challenge at high altitude.

Mytton OT, Simpson A, Thompson AA, Oram RA, Darowski A, Yu LM, Collier DJ, Pollard AJ. Wilderness Environ Med. 2008 Winter;19(4):225-32. PMID: 19099326

4. Endogenous urate production augments plasma antioxidant capacity in healthy lowland subjects exposed to high altitude.

Baillie JK, Bates MG, Thompson AA, Waring WS, Partridge RW, Schnopp MF, Simpson A, Gulliver-Sloan F, Maxwell SR, Webb DJ. Chest. 2007 May;131(5):1473-8.PMID: 17494796