Exercise Physiology
Brendon Gurd, Ph.D.
- transcriptional regulation of mitochondrial content and the role of exercise in mediating this regulation
- the importance of intramuscular localization on transcriptional regulation and muscle function
- acute changes in mitochondrial and metabolic function following exercise
- the changes that occur in the factors outlined above in obesity and Type II diabetes
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Kyra Pyke, Ph.D.
- functional and structural responses of the arterial system to blood flow and exercise
- impact of stress on cardiovascular function and health
- autonomic control of cardiovascular function
Research Lab - Cardiovascular Stress Response Lab
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Robert Ross, Ph.D.
- the study of cardiovascular and metabolic responses and/or adaptations to acute or chronic physical activity
- role of physical activity in cardiovascular and metabolic function in health and disease
- impact of diet and exercise on metabolic diseases
- oxygen delivery to exercising muscle in health and disease
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Michael Tschakovsky, Ph.D.
- Cardiovascular and metabolic responses and adaptations to acute and chronic physical activity
- Control mechanisms responsible for regulation of exercising muscle blood flow and oxygen delivery
- Impact of disease on cardiovascular support of exercising muscle