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    Research

    EXERCISE SCIENCE & MUSCLE PHYSIOLOGY

    With a focus on the application of exercise and health technology, we aim to prevent and manage disease and facilitate recovery from injuries — whether you are using your body for everyday tasks or athletic pursuits. Among the areas we study:

    • SKELETAL MUSCLE PHYSIOLOGY
      Structure and function of skeletal muscle and its role in human health and adaptation to exercise.
    • EXERCISE ONCOLOGY
      Application of exercise to mitigate side effects and improve quality of life for cancer patients.
    • EXERCISE ENDOCRINOLOGY
      Effects of resistance training on endocrine function, including hormone secretion.
    • ORTHOPEDIC RECOVERY SCIENCE
      Interventions to improve recovery following orthopedic surgery.
    • SPORTS SCIENCE AND PERFORMANCE
      Technologies, devices and wearables to improve physical function and athletic performance.
    • RESISTANCE TRAINING AND NEURAL PLASTICITY
      Resistance training to improve cerebral/vascular blood flow and cognition in older adults.
    • CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY
      Improving the cardiovascular system—including heart and vascular function, blood vessel integrity and oxygen utilization—using exercise.
    • BODY COMPOSITION ASSESSMENT AND IMAGING
      Measurements of body tissue, including lean mass, fat mass, fat-free mass.
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    E. Todd Schroeder, PhD
    and the Clinical Exercise Research Center