Warwick Altitude Research Group

The Warwick Altitude Research Group (WARG) is an organisation of doctors and medical researchers with a shared interest in high altitude physiology and medicine. Together we conduct innovative research at high altitude to study the way in which the human body adapts to hypoxia (low oxygen). We believe that our research will help to enhance the safety of those that travel to high altitude for work or recreation by improving our understanding of the effects and potential dangers of exposure to hypoxia. In addition, we believe that our research may also have important translational applications for both medicine and surgery by providing further insights into the factors that influence patient outcomes during critical illness.