FACULTY
E. Todd Schroeder, PhD
FACULTY PROFILE
Professor of Clinical Physical Therapy
CONTACT
eschroed@pt.usc.edu
MAILING ADDRESS
1540 Alcazar St., CHP 155,
Los Angeles, CA 90089-9006
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS
Dr. Todd Schroeder’s research focuses on anabolic interventions (androgen therapy and resistance training) to increase muscle mass and strength, ultimately improving physical function and quality of life in older adults. He investigates the mechanisms whereby progressive resistance training and testosterone treatment stimulate protein synthesis and improve muscle quality in older persons.
EDUCATION
- Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, 2000-2003
- Doctor of Philosophy, Biokinesiology, Field of Study: Clinical Exercise Physiology, University of Southern California, 2000
- Master of Arts, Sport Sciences, Field of Study: Exercise Physiology, University of the Pacific, 1996
- Bachelor of Science, Human Physiology, University of California at Davis, 1992