麻豆传媒

Kemmis is a physical therapist and certified diabetes educator at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York, where she splits her time between the Joslin Diabetes Center affiliate and as an adjunct professor for the PT program. 

Board certified rheumatologist and a clinical scientist whose area of research is in both the pharmacological and non-pharmacological management of persistent pain. Dr. Ang has been the primary investigator of three National Institute of Health (NIH)-funded clinical trials in fibromyalgia. He has approximately 25 publications in peer reviewed journals in arthritis and pain. Dr. Ang has served as an ad hoc reviewer for NIH, and also a reviewer of research abstracts for the American College of Rheumatology (ACR). He is an active member of both the ACR and the American Pain Society.

It is projected that by 2035, the number of people in the US over the age of 65 years old will be greater than the number of people below 18 years old. This projection illustrates the massive shift in the United States to an aged population. With the aging population comes challenges because of the increase costs and burdens of the diseases that accumulate with age. In our lab, we study the aging process in order to understand how to make people age slower. Our goal is not to make it possible to live 150 years, but rather to extend the period spent free of disease. In other words, rather than increase the lifespan, we aim to increase the healthspan. Of particular interest to our lab is how to maintain muscle, which is important for maintaining independence and a healthy metabolism. In our laboratory we use models that live longer than they should, to understand what gives rise to increased healthspan. We focus on how to maintain proteins in a “young” state so that cells and tissues can continue to function normally and absent of disease. Of particular interest are mitochondria since these cellular organelles seem to be central to the aging process. Our research seeks to determine if we can maintain the quality of proteins in mitochondria to maintain overall health. In a tissue like muscle, it is our hope that maintaining mitochondria will help preserve muscle function with age. Importantly, it is always our goal to take what we learn in our laboratory experiments and translate them into human treatments that improve human healthspan.

Assistant Professor
Clinical Assistant Professor
Assistant Scientist
Assistant Scientist
Director, Leukemia Molecular Epidemiological Resource Core
Clinical Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor of Health and Human Physiology
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine - Hematology, Oncology and Blood and Marrow Transplantation

Education
BS, Biology, University of California
PhD, Philosophy, Physiology, The Pennsylvania State University
Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Pediatrics, The University of Wisconsin

Professor in the Kinesiology department at Pennsylvania State University

Education
Penn State University
Penn State University
Degree NameDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)Field Of StudyVascular Aging and Exercise
Dates attended or expected graduation2015 鈥� 2019

The goal of my laboratory is to understand the molecular determinants of musculoskeletal development and the role of exercise in improving health and performance. To achieve this goal, we work on muscle, tendon, and ligaments from 2- and 3-dimensional tissue culture, in vivo wild type and genetically modified animals, and humans. Of particular interest are: 1) the interplay between nutrition and exercise and the mammalian target of rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1) in the maintenance of muscle mass; 2) the role of the amino acid transceptor LAT1 in the activation of protein synthesis and maintenance of muscle mass; 3) the mechanism of ER stress-induced loss of protein synthesis and how this leads to anabolic resistance in muscle; and 4) the role of growth factors and loading on the activation of the Egr-1 transcription factor and the development and mechanics of ligaments. Our laboratory discovered that mTORC1 was activated by resistance exercise and that this correlates with the degree of skeletal muscle hypertrophy. Since then, we have focused on mTORC1 and its regulation by loading and nutrients. We have shown that: 1) mTORC1 is activated directly by load in a growth factor-independent manner; 2) a1-AMPK regulates mTORC1 activity during overload; 3) following a high fat diet the unfolded protein response, through inhibition of PKB, can attenuate mTORC1 activation; and 4) muscle signaling and protein synthesis after exercise are modified by nutritional interventions that are rich in leucine. Our laboratory has also developed a number of 2- and 3-dimensional tissue culture assays that can be used to study the effects of genes and nutrients on muscle, tendon, and ligament function. These studies have a direct clinical application and we work closely with colleagues in orthopedics, internal medicine, and the cancer center to develop resistance exercise, nutritional, and novel small molecule interventions that prevent muscle wasting from cachexia and sarcopenia and improve muscle function and quality of life.

I am currently conducting research aimed at improving our understanding of the regulation of the adenine nucleotide pool (ATP, ADP, AMP) in skeletal muscle and its effects on cellular energetics, muscle atrophy, and adaptive capacity.

Publications (17)
Increased Adenine Nucleotide Degradation in Skeletal Muscle Atrophy
Article
Full-text available
Dec 2019
Spencer G. Miller
Paul Hafen
Jeffrey J Brault
Adenine nucleotides (AdNs: ATP, ADP, AMP) are essential biological compounds that facilitate many necessary cellular processes by providing chemical energy, mediating intracellular signaling, and regulating protein metabolism and solubilization. A dramatic reduction in total AdNs is observed in atrophic skeletal muscle across numerous disease state...
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Accumulation of Skeletal Muscle T Cells and the Repeated Bout Effect in Rats
Article
Dec 2019
Michael R. Deyhle
Meghan Carlisle
Jacob Sorensen[...]
Robert D Hyldahl
Purpose: The purpose of this investigation was to characterize skeletal muscle T-cell accumulation following contraction-induced muscle damage, and test the hypothesis that T-cells contribute to post-damage muscle protection (i.e., the repeated bout effect) in a way reminiscent of their role in adaptive immunity. Methods: In vivo lengthening con...
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An altered response in macrophage phenotype following damage in aged human skeletal muscle: implications for skeletal muscle repair
Article
Jun 2019
Jacob Sorensen
Jamie P. Kaluhiokalani
Paul Hafen[...]
Robert D Hyldahl
The purpose of this study was to test the hypothesis that macrophage polarization is altered in old compared to young skeletal muscle, possibly contributing to the poor satellite cell response observed in older muscle tissue. Muscle biopsies were collected prior to and at 3, 24, and 72 h following a muscle-damaging exercise in young and old individ...
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Daily heat treatment maintains mitochondrial function and attenuates atrophy in human skeletal muscle subjected to immobilization

Kim Henige received her B.A. in Physical Education (emphasis in Exercise Science) and her M.A. in Physical Education (emphasis Exercise Physiology) from CSU Northridge and her Ed.D. in Education (emphasis Learning & Instruction/Exercise Physiology) from the University of Southern California. 

Dr. Henige is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (National Strength and Conditioning Association) and a Certified Exercise Physiologist (American College of Sports Medicine). Dr. Henige is an active member of the American Physiological Society (APS) and regular reviewer for Advances in Physiology Education. She is also an active member of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

At CSUN, Dr. Henige supervises the Peer Learning Facilitator Program for exercise physiology courses within the department. In addition, she supervises Commit to be Fit, a fitness program on campus for staff, faculty, students, and the local CSUN community.

Her research interests are in the area of science education, specifically improving the cognitive and affective domains of the learning experience for students in exercise physiology.

Dr Tamara Hew-Butler is a podiatric physician and associate professor of Exercise and Sports Science at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. She obtained her BS in Kinesiology at the University of California at Los Angeles, CA; Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA; and Philosophy Doctor (PhD) at the University of Cape Town, South Africa. Dr Hew-Butler is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (FACSM) and specializes in both sports medicine and exercise physiology. Her expertise is in exercise-associated hyponatremia and the endocrine regulation of water and sodium balance. Her scientific work has been highlighted on radio shows (Science Friday, National Public Radio), television (The Weather Channel), podcasts (CJSM), newspapers (New York Times, Washington Post, CNN), a comic strip (xkcd) and reality television show (Adam Ruins Everything).

Dr Hew-Butler is an avid runner and sports fan. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Bill, and pet ducks on their 10-acre hobby farm.

Kim Huey, professor of health sciences and 2017 Troyer Research Fellow in the Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, was recently named a fellow of the American Physiological Society (APS).

APS is a global multidisciplinary community of nearly 10,000 scientists and educators solving the major issues affecting life and health. Members are advancing treatment and cures for a wide variety of conditions from heart disease and cancer, to addiction and obesity.

The rank of fellow in the American Physiological Society is an elite member status meant to honor prominent leaders who have demonstrated excellence in science, have made significant contributions to physiological sciences and related professions, and have served the Society. Huey has been a student or professional member of the APS for more than 20 years.

At Drake, Huey teaches a number of physiology courses to pharmacy and health sciences students while maintaining an active research program that investigates muscle function on both the basic science and applied levels.

In a recent research project, Huey led a team of undergraduate students, one of which received an American Physiological Society Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship, investigating the effects of statin treatment on muscle function and cardiorespiratory endurance in response to treadmill training in mice with high cholesterol.  These experiments have important implications in the design of exercise training programs for individuals undergoing statin treatment.

Starting this fall, Huey and two undergraduate students who received research fellowships from the Iowa Space Grant Consortium will study if Vitamin D supplementation improves the muscular and cardiorespiratory adaptations to endurance training or combined endurance and strength training in mice.  

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Dr. Kerksick is currently an associate professor of exercise science in the Exercise Science Department in the School of Health Sciences at Lindenwood University. He currently serves as the director of the Exercise and Performance Nutrition Laboratory (www.lindenwood.edu/epnl) and the Master of Science in Health Sciences program at Lindenwood University. His primary research interests include sport nutrition as well as the biochemical, cellular, and molecular adaptations relative to various forms of exercise and nutrition interventions, primarily those that promote muscle hypertrophy, prevent muscle atrophy, and promote health and recovery in healthy as well as clinical populations.

ACADEMIC INTERESTS
Dietary Supplements
Obesity
Performance Nutrition
Protein
Recovery
Research
Skeletal Muscle
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Examining the impact of exercise and nutritional interventions on changes in health, performance, and recovery of active and clinical populations.

COURSES TAUGHT
Exercise Physiology
Independent Research
Nutrition for Performance
Research Methods and Data Interpretation
Research Internship
Sport Nutrition
Thesis
PUBLICATIONS
Complete Bibliography

This is a selected list of publications since the start of Dr. Kerksick鈥檚 faculty appointment with Lindenwood University (Jan. 2015).

Harty PS, Zabriskie HA, Stecker RA, Currier BS, Moon JM, Richmond S, Jagim A, Kerksick CM鈥�. Position-specific body composition norms in female collegiate rugby union athletes.  J Strength Cond Res, Acceptance date: June 18, 2019. PMID: 31403573.
J盲ger R, Purpura M, Kerksick CM. Curcumin attenuates performance decrements following muscle damaging exercise. Nutrients. Acceptance date: July 18, 2019. PMID: 31340534.
Harty PS, Zabriskie HA, Stecker RA, Currier B, Moon JM, Jagim AR, Kerksick CM鈥�. Upper and lower thresholds of fat-free mass index in a large cohort of female collegiate athletes. J Sports Sci. 2019 Jun 25:1-8. PMID: 31238804.
Currier B, Harty PS, Zabriskie HA, Stecker RA, Moon JM, Jagim AR, Kerksick CM鈥�. Fat-free mass index in a diverse sample of male collegiate athletes. J Strength Cond Res, Acceptance Date: March 3rd, 2019. PMID: 30985525.
Zabriskie HA, Currier BS, Harty PS, Stecker RA, Jagim AR, Kerksick CM鈥�. Body composition and energy status across a women鈥檚 lacrosse season. Nutrients. 2019 Feb 23;11(2). Pii: E470.  PMID: 20813399.

RESEARCH INTERESTS
Examine the physiological mechanisms and overall health benefits related to optimal hydration, physical activity, and heat exposure.

EDUCATION
Ph.D. University of Connecticut (2014)

M.A. University of Connecticut (2008)

B.A. George Washington University (2004)

TEACHING
KIN 4900, Drugs & Exercise Performance
KIN 3021, Physiology of Exercise
KIN 5586, Advanced Exercise Physiology

Research Interests
Dr. Markofski's overarching research question is How do exercise and nutrition encourage healthy aging? We know that people who are physically active have a lower risk of chronic diseases and decreased mortality, but what are the mechanisms for this benefit? Dr. Markofski is primarily interested in the contribution of the immune system and skeletal muscle to healthy aging, but acknowledges that these systems are influenced by other physiological processes.

Many of the diseases typically associated with aging may not be related to aging per se, but rather an age-associated decrease in physical activity and increase in sedentary time. These changes in physical activity cause numerous changes to physiology, including to the immune system, adipose tissue, and skeletal muscle鈥攁nd cause an increase in the risk for developing chronic diseases. Dr. Markofski approaches her research questions by studying the acute and chronic effects of exercise and nutrition on skeletal muscle and immune function. She is an exercise physiologist with a research agenda in exercise immunology. Her current projects encompass healthy research participants, cancer patients and survivors, and health disparities.

Department: Kinesiology
Assistant professor at Southwestern University

Christopher Minson has been performing research on human adaptations to environmental extremes, biomarkers of cardiovascular health, and autonomic-vascular regulation for over 20 years at the University of Oregon. He has consistently been funded through the National Institutes of Health, the American Heart Association, and numerous other funding groups.

The overarching goal of his work is to better understand the basic mechanisms of blood pressure and blood flow regulation, and to find novel ways to improve cardiovascular and metabolic health. He has a long-standing interest in the health benefits of environmental exposure including heat therapy as novel approaches for treatment of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Particular areas of interest for Dr. Minson include topics related to women鈥檚 health and aging. He is also interested in the physiology of athletic performance, and has worked with many professional sports teams, Olympic athletes, collegiate and age-group competitive athletes in the U.S. and around the world.

Dr. Minson graduated with a B.S. degree in Psychology from the University of Arizona in 1989. In 1993, he received his Master鈥檚 degree in Exercise Science from San Diego State University. He then went to The Pennsylvania State University where he graduated with a Ph.D. in Exercise Science. He subsequently trained as a post-doctoral fellow at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota in the Department of Anesthesiology. He has received research awards from the American Physiological Society and the American College of Sports Medicine, Mentor Awards from the Medical Research Foundation of Oregon and the University of Oregon, and was a recipient of a University of Oregon Faculty Excellence Award.

Dr. Minson is Director of the Human Cardiovascular Control Lab and Co-Director of the Exercise and Environmental Physiology Labs. He is also a Founder of the Bowerman Sports Science Center, and serves on the Editorial Boards of the Journal of Applied Physiology, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, and Temperature潞.

Qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy (University of Queensland)

Professional memberships
and associations
Board Member of International Society of Exercise and Immunology (www.isei.dk)
Member of American Physiological Society (www.the-aps.org)
F1000 Prime Faculty Member (Muscle & Connective Tissue)
Associate Editor of Exercise Immunology Review
Editorial Board Member of Frontiers in Sports and Exercise Nutrition
Senior Research Affiliate, Queensland Academy of Sport
Honorary Senior Research Fellow, School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, University of Queensland

Glenn Gaesser is an expert in the impact of exercise, diet and cardiovascular health.

Gaesser's work has included exercise training interventions, muscular efficiency, and oxygen uptake during and after exercise. He's an advocate of breaking long periods of stagnance with physical activity. He speaks on the notion of health at any size, supporting a non-weight-loss-centered approach to treating obesity-related health issues. Metabolic efficiency and dietary habits are a major part of his work.

Gaesser is the center director for the College of Health Solution and a professor of Exercise Physiology.

He has served as the Southwest Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine. He has also worked with the Center for Disease Control and has collaborated with NASA as well.

Charlie Foster OBE is the Head of the Centre for Exercise, Nutrition and Health Sciences. He influences public guidance about the types and levels of physical activity needed to offset health concerns and has produced UK national guidelines on physical activity for every age group. Dr Foster's specialisms include communicating exercise guidelines to healthcare professionals, common measurements of public health improvements, the benefits of hi-intensity physical activity (HIT) sessions, the impact of regular exercise on the brain, and the relationship between accessing green spaces and positive mental health. Dr Foster is one of the UK's leading epidemiologists for physical activity and health and was awarded an OBE for his services to physical activity promotion in 2019. Outside of the UK, he has worked with the World Health Organisation (WHO), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the USA, and the government of South Korea. He has also been the President of the International Society of Physical Activity and Health. He provided evidence and expert testimony to the House of Lords All Party Parliamentary COVID-19 Committee on the impact of Covid on physical activity and the impact of technology use on health.

Education
1989 - BEd Education, University of Exeter, 
1997 - MSc Health Promotion, Birmingham City University, 
2006 - PhD Medical Sciences, University of Warwick

Accomplishments
2016 - President of International Society for Physical Activity and Health, 
2017 - Elected Fellow by Distinction (FFPH), Faculty of Public Health, 
2019 - Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to the promotion of physical activity

Alex Rothstein, Ed.D., was appointed program coordinator of Exercise Science in January 2020. His research interests focus on developing health and longevity through the use of "Indian Clubs," a dynamic upper-body training modality. His work integrates biomechanical analysis with traditional physiological measures of health and fitness. He teaches courses in Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Biomechanics, Resistance Training, and Aerobic Conditioning.
He earned his B.S. in Exercise Science and M.S. in Sports Science from Hofstra University. In fall 2024, he received his Ed.D. in Applied Physiology from Teacher's College, Columbia University. His thesis was titled, "An Overview of the Physiological Benefits of Performing Upper Body Training with Indian Clubs." Rothstein is an NSCA-certified strength and conditioning specialist and an ACSM Exercise Physiologist with additional certifications in training modalities and populations including Kettlebell, ViPR, Functional Movement Screening, United States Weightlifting, and Pre/Post Natal Training.
Rothstein has worked with the United States Paralympic Powerlifting Team, as the Fitness Center supervisor for the United States Open Tennis Tournament since 2018, and as a Flying Trapeze instructor since 2015.
He is currently a member of United Cerebral Palsy's Guardianship committee, United Cerebral Palsy's Charity 5k run committee, and Health and Wellness Committee.

Dr. Allen received his bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degrees in Exercise Physiology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his PhD in Kinesiology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Dr. Allen followed his PhD by completing a 3-year postdoctoral program in microbiology at Nationwide Children鈥檚 Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Allen鈥檚 research program concentrates on specific environmental interventions and conditions鈥� 1. Exercise 2. Psychological Stress and 3. Diet鈥攖hat influence gut microbial communities (the gut microbiota) during both homeostatic and pathological disease states. Ultimately, Dr. Allen鈥檚 lab is aiming to provide a new perspective into how environmental conditions interact to modify the gut microbiota, with the ultimate goal of leveraging this knowledge to improve human health.