A STUDENT-LED, HIGH ALTITUDE MEDICAL RESEARCH EXPEDITION

APEX 7

APEX 7 is our latest expedition, set for June/July 2025, once again heading back to Huayna Potosi in the Bolivian Andes at 4800m above sea level. The team will explore how extreme altitudes and low oxygen levels affect human physiology, with projects ranging from hormone regulation to genetic expression.

Taking 88 student volunteers from the University of Edinburgh, 8 expedition organisers and 4 doctors, APEX 7 is the largest controlled, simultaneous ascent of a mountain in history.

Meet the Expedition Team

APEX 7 is being organised by a group of senior medical students at the
University of Edinburgh.

Expedition Leader

Cameron Norton

Cameron is a 5th year medical student with an interest in critical care/emergency medicine. After volunteering on APEX 6 he caught the medical research bug and is excited to lead some fantastic research of his own, alongside planning the logistics and execution of APEX 7. He is also extremely keen to be back in South America and facilitate an experience of a lifetime to a fresh set of volunteers.

Expedition Leader

David Geddes

David is in his fourth year studying medicine at the University of Edinburgh and is one of the expedition leaders for APEX 7. He developed a strong interest in medical research and high-altitude medicine whilst being a volunteer on APEX 6 and is now looking forward to being responsible for the planning and execution of the next expedition! David is excited to be part of such a tight-knit team and can't wait to contribute to some really exciting research topics and travel around South America post-expedition!

Head of Research

Anya Tan

Anya is a sixth year medical student at the University of Edinburgh and is the Head of Research for APEX 7. She is excited to be part of the team leading the next expedition to Bolivia after being an APEX 6 volunteer. She is looking forward to co-ordinating lots of exciting projects and getting the volunteers involved in high-altitude research!

Head of Communications

Colette Revadillo

Colette is a fifth year medical student at the University of Edinburgh and is excited to be part of the APEX 7 committee as the Head of Communication and Publicity. She is excited to work in close liaison with the committee to organise events for future APEX 7 volunteers and ensure all upcoming information is communicated via our social platforms.

Head of Volunteers and Publicity

Ella Andrea

Ella is a fifth year medical student at the University of Edinburgh and is one of the Heads of Volunteers and Wellbeing for APEX 7. She thoroughly enjoyed APEX 6 due to its deep sense of community and camaraderie and is excited to foster an environment like this for the next volunteers of APEX 7. Ella cannot wait to contribute to both high-altitude research and the enjoyment of the future volunteers, and is thrilled to be part of such a hardworking and passionate committee!

Head of Volunteers and Publicity

Ella McElnea

Ella is a fourth year medical student at the University of Edinburgh and is one of the Heads of Volunteers and Wellbeing. She is really excited to get to know all of the volunteers and be involved in some really cool research up the mountain in Bolivia!

Meet the Team

Head of Funding, Grants and Sponsorship

Ben Harrison

Ben is a fourth year medical student at the University of Edinburgh. He is thrilled to be involved in making APEX 7 a reality, ensuring we have the funding to realise our ambitions as well as building exciting partnerships with sponsors. After developing his passion for altitude research on APEX 6, he is enjoying the opportunity to develop his own research interest on the expedition. Most of all, he cannot wait to be back in La Paz, sharing the incredible experience that is APEX with a new generation of volunteers!

Head of Funding, Grants and Sponsorship

Camille Maezelle

Camille is a fourth year medical student at the University of Edinburgh. Her interest in high altitude medicine was kickstarted from volunteering on APEX 6 and she is keen to come back as part of the committee. As head of funding, grants and sponsorship, she will be handling all things money-related, ensuring there is enough funding for the expedition and securing exciting sponsorships. Camille is looking forward to heading back up the mountain, meeting all the lovely volunteers and getting involved in research!

APEX 7

Contact us at apex7@altitude.org
or via our social media below

Expedition Outline

Country

Bolivia

Dates

June/July 2025

Elevation

4800m

Sponsorship and Grants

APEX 7 would like to thank the following organisations for their sponsorship and grants, Without any of who the expedition would not be possible. Click on the images to explore what our sponsors have to offer!

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Information Booklet

Information Evening Slides

Information Evening Recording

A STUDENT-LED, HIGH ALTITUDE MEDICAL RESEARCH EXPEDITION

APEX 7

Meet the Expedition Team

Meet the Team

APEX 7

Contact us at apex7@altitude.org or via our social media below

Expedition Outline

Sponsorship and Grants

Contact us at apex7@altitude.org
or via our social media below