Dr Carl Langan-Evans is the Programme Leader for the MSc Strength & Conditioning and the Head of Performance Sport Nutrition Support at Liverpool John Moores University. Dr Langan-Evans completed his PhD in applied sport physiology and nutrition with a mixed method approach undertaking qualitative, quantitative, laboratory and field based investigations examining the effects of weight making strategies on energy availability and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) among combat athletes. Dr Langan-Evans has published research articles, invited reviews, consensus statements and authored a book chapter, in the fields of applied sports nutrition, physiology and strength & conditioning. Alongside his academic roles, Dr Langan-Evans is a practitioner member of the Sport & Exercise Nutrition Register (SENr) and consults with a number of professional and Olympic combat sports athletes inclusive of those in the UFC, Bellator, Cage Warriors mixed martial arts and boxing promotions.