Expertise

Academic Areas:

  • Exercise Science
  • Kinesiology

Teaching Interests:

  • Research Methods
  • Scientific Writing
  • Physiology

Research Interests:

  • Physiology of humans, canines, and rats
  • Healthy body condition of dogs
  • Women's health

The Vascular Physiology Lab, directed by Heidi Kluess, Ph.D., focuses on the influence of the autonomic nervous system on vascular function. The lab has recently expanded their research to include the hypothalamus-pituitary axis, sex hormones, and chemical messengers released by the fat and muscle during exercise.

Some of our current projects:

  • Sugars and protein ingestion affect muscle and immune function
  • Sugars and Proteins affect satiety from your mouth
  • Reproductive hormones and vocal function
Affiliations

Associate Professor, School of Kinesiology, College of Education, Auburn University
2013

Past Affiliations

Assistant Professor, School of Kinesiology, College of Education, Auburn University
2011 - 2013

Assistant Professor, Graduate Program in Cell and Molecular Biology, Graduate School and International Education, University of Arkansas (past)

Assistant Professor, Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation, College of Education and Health Professions, University of Arkansas (past)

Communities
Physical Education, Allied Health
Degrees
PhD, Louisiana State University, Kinesiology, 2002
MS, University of Florida, Exercise and Sport Sciences, 1997
BS, University of Florida, Exercise and Sport Sciences, 1995
Keywords
vascular biology blood flow hormones & endocrinology neuropeptides sympathetic nervous system vascular control neuropeptide y dipeptidyl peptidase iv