Expert Details
Exercise Physiology, Fitness, Skeletal Muscle, Physiology, Thermoregulation, and Environmental Stress
ID: 729354
Massachusetts, USA
Children, adults, older adults, elderly, and frail Nationally ranked, competitive athletes Law enforcement and military personnel Pre- and post-natal Cardiovascular disease/disorder: myocardial infarction, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, mitral valve prolapse, Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome Asthma Obesity, hyperlipidemia, hypercholesteremia, Type I and II Diabetes, renal disease Neurological disorder: paralysis, epilepsy, mental disorders (eg, schizophrenia, PTSD, depression), neuropathy Musculoskeletal conditions: amputees, dislocated shoulder, fused ankle, ACL and meniscus tears, sciatica, neck scar tissue contracture, broken wrist, bursitis, herniated discs, osteoporosis, connective tissue disorder, chronic pain, patellofemoral pain syndrome, chondromalacia, plantar fasciitis, stress fracture, shin splints, lordosis, kyphosis, carpal tunnel syndrome, radial nerve entrapment, bone spurs Neuromuscular degenerative disease: multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease Eating disorders: anorexia, bulimiaEducation
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 2010 | Degree: Postdoctoral Fellowship | Subject: Interdisciplinary Training Program in Muscle Biology (studied contraction-induced muscle injury and adaptation) | Institution: University of Maryland |
| Year: 2009 | Degree: PhD | Subject: exercise biology and movement science (studied skeletal muscle hypertrophy and inflammation) | Institution: Univ of Illinois at Chicago |
| Year: 2001 | Degree: MS | Subject: Exercise Physiology (thermoregulation and altitude/hypoxia exposure) | Institution: San Diego State University |
| Year: 1999 | Degree: BA | Subject: Biology | Institution: Boston Univ |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2010 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Exercise Physiologist | Department: |
Responsibilities: Investigated the effects of short bouts of anaerobic exercise on cardiometabolic adaptations in people with Type II diabetes Exercise prescription and monitoring of patients’ cardiometabolic responses to exercise Populations include: military personnel, elderly, diabetes, amputees, brain injury, heart disease, neuropathy, renal disease, mental disorders (eg, schizophrenia, PTSD, depression), multiple system dysfunction, high risk patients Extensive patient record keeping |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2009 to 2010 | Employer: University of Maryland | Title: Postdoctoral Research Fellow | Department: |
Responsibilities:Research areas: Skeletal muscle adaptations to contraction-induced injury Muscle repair and regeneration Investigated the specificity of the repeated bout effect following lengthening contractions Evaluated skeletal muscle contractile function, inflammatory cell accumulation, edema and necrosis in rats Performed flexor digitorum brevis fiber isolation Organized all experiments and managed data collection of over 100 subjects in a longitudinal study Performed all statistical analysis Wrote 2 manuscripts and 1 proposal Trained undergraduate students to perform basic science techniques and muscle injury |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2003 to 2009 | Employer: University of Illinois at Chicago | Title: Research Assistant & Graduate Teaching Assistant | Department: |
Responsibilities: Investigated the effects of the plasminogen activator system on skeletal muscle inflammation and hypertrophy Evaluated skeletal muscle growth, inflammatory cell accumulation, edema, cell proliferation, and protease activity in wild-type and transgenic mice Performed synergist ablation surgeries, cardiotoxin-induced muscle injuries, flow cytometry and primary cell culture Organized all experiments and managed data collection of over 100 subjects in a repeated measures study Wrote 1 manuscript and 2 proposals Performed all statistical analysis Wrote a grant proposal to the UIC Council for Excellence in Teaching and Learning aimed at improving the Movement Sciences Department’s Academic Support and Advising Program and creating an online tutoring community to supplement the existing services Taught undergraduate exercise physiology laboratory courses, anatomy and physiology courses, and fitness assessment course preparing students for American College of Sports Medicine certification Designed inquiry-based course curriculum for lab portion of undergraduate exercise physiology course |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1999 to 2003 | Employer: San Diego State University | Title: Research Assistant & Graduate Teaching Assistant | Department: |
Responsibilities: Measured, evaluated and interpreted data from peak oxygen consumption tests, and cardiovascular and metabolic responses to exercise Measured, evaluated and interpreted data from thermoregulatory and cardiovascular responses (heart rate, blood pressure, blood flow, oxygen saturation) to heat stress, hypoxia, and altitude exposure Investigated responses to exercise in the heat/humidity and at altitude/hypoxia and crossover adaptations of environmental stresses Investigated inquiry-based teaching methods in exercise physiology Investigated the effects of a novel aerobic exercise mode, the Ramp, on energy expenditure; funded project for Gin Miller Fitness, Inc. Secured $22,000 worth of altitude-simulating equipment at no cost Organized all experiments and managed data collection of over 200 subjects in several repeated measures studies Performed maximal aerobic tests and lactate threshold tests on junior Olympic athletes Investigated the effects of blood pH on VO2 kinetics during high intensity exercise Investigated MAP-kinase signal transduction pathway, including alpha B-crystallin, in cardiac muscle following ischemia-reperfusion Investigated the effects of a novel aerobic exercise mode, the Ramp, on energy expenditure Investigated myosin gene expression during Drosophila muscle development; molecular and ultrastructural defects of Drosophila muscle mutants; function of muscle protein isoforms; mechanism of alternative RNA splicing. Developed specific exercise testing protocols for subjects participating in exercise physiology lab classes and research studies Wrote 4 manuscripts Performed all statistical analysis Taught undergraduate exercise physiology laboratory courses Co-designed course curriculum and training of new teachers Created teachers’ edition of lab manual Assisted with undergraduate women’s health course |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2006 to 2009 | Employer: Cheetah Gyms | Title: Master Exercise Physiologist/Personal Trainer | Department: |
Responsibilities: Administered fitness evaluations, designed exercise programs, and provided nutritional counseling for athletes and persons with diseases and disabilities Specialized in non-traditional, functional and sport-specific exercises Implemented continually evolving exercise programs for patients with chronic pain whose needs were not being met by existing exercise programs Healthy and clinical populations included: Children, adults, older adults, elderly, and frail Nationally ranked, competitive athletes Law enforcement personnel Pre- and post-natal Cardiovascular disease/disorder: myocardial infarction, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, mitral valve prolapse, Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome Asthma Obesity, hyperlipidemia, hypercholesteremia, Type I and II Diabetes Neurological disorder: paralysis, epilepsy Musculoskeletal conditions: dislocated shoulder, fused ankle, ACL and meniscus tears, sciatica, neck scar tissue contracture, broken wrist, bursitis, herniated discs, osteoporosis, connective tissue disorder, chronic pain, patellofemoral pain syndrome, chondromalacia, plantar fasciitis, stress fracture, shin splints, lordosis, kyphosis, carpal tunnel syndrome, radial nerve entrapment, bone spurs Neuromuscular degenerative disease: multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease Eating disorders: anorexia, bulimia |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2001 to 2003 | Employer: Fitness Quest 10 | Title: Exercise Physiologist/Personal Trainer | Department: |
Responsibilities: Administered fitness evaluations, designed exercise programs, and provided nutritional counseling for athletes and persons with diseases and disabilities Specialized in non-traditional, functional and sport-specific exercises Implemented continually evolving exercise programs for patients with chronic pain whose needs were not being met by existing exercise programs Healthy and clinical populations included: Children, adults, older adults, elderly, and frail Nationally ranked, competitive athletes Law enforcement personnel Pre- and post-natal Cardiovascular disease/disorder: myocardial infarction, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, mitral valve prolapse, Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome Asthma Obesity, hyperlipidemia, hypercholesteremia, Type I and II Diabetes Neurological disorder: paralysis, epilepsy Musculoskeletal conditions: dislocated shoulder, fused ankle, ACL and meniscus tears, sciatica, neck scar tissue contracture, broken wrist, bursitis, herniated discs, osteoporosis, connective tissue disorder, chronic pain, patellofemoral pain syndrome, chondromalacia, plantar fasciitis, stress fracture, shin splints, lordosis, kyphosis, carpal tunnel syndrome, radial nerve entrapment, bone spurs Neuromuscular degenerative disease: multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease Eating disorders: anorexia, bulimia |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2001 to 2003 | Employer: Miramar Community College, San Diego Regional Public Safety Training Institute, San Diego Police Dep | Title: Adjunct Instructor and Exercise Physiologist | Department: |
Responsibilities: Presented lectures on exercise and nutrition to recruits Provided individual exercise and nutritional counseling Performed fitness assessment and training of law enforcement personnel Designed and taught advanced exercise physiology lecture series for Training Officers |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1995 to 1999 | Employer: Healthworks Fitness Center for Women | Title: Exercise Physiologist/Personal Trainer, Interim Fitness Director | Department: |
Responsibilities: Administered fitness evaluations, designed exercise programs, and provided nutritional counseling for athletes and persons with diseases and disabilities Reviewed and approved all new patients’ health histories Acted as liaison between high risk patients and their personal physicians to acquire physician approval and discuss physician recommended exercise guidelines Selected as Most Successful Trainer in company Trained new fitness staff employees on fitness evaluation techniques and exercise programming Presented continuing education seminars to personal trainers Authored and designed artwork for free-weight orientations and stretching guidelines Coordinated “Open House” for members including over 20 speakers and presentations Designed artwork for advertising of specialty classes and programs Managed approximately 8 fitness specialists Oversaw employee work schedule |
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Government Experience
| Years | Agency | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2010 to Present | Agency: Veterans Affairs Medical Center | Role: Physiologist | Description: Investigated the effects of short bouts of anaerobic exercise on cardiometabolic adaptations in people with Type II diabetes Exercise prescription and monitoring of patients’ cardiometabolic responses to exercise Populations include: military personnel, elderly, diabetes, amputees, brain injury, heart disease, neuropathy, renal disease, mental disorders (eg, schizophrenia, PTSD, depression), multiple system dysfunction, high risk patients Extensive patient record keeping |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| American College of Sports Medicine Member 2000-2010; The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi 2001; OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Prevention 1998. |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| American Council on Exercise Personal Trainer 1997-2010; American Council on Exercise Group Fitness Instructor 1999-2010; American Heart Association CPR with AED 1989-2011. |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| NIH Postdoctoral Fellowship Trainee, The Interdisciplinary Training Program in Muscle Biology, 2009-2010 ; Travel Award, Graduate Student Council, University of Illinois at Chicago, 2006; Travel Award, Women in Science and Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago, 2006; Distinction, San Diego State University Outstanding Graduate Student, 2001; Distinction, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, San Diego State University, 2001; Travel Award, the Fred Kasch Endowment for Graduate Students, 2001; Distinction, Healthworks Fitness Centers for Women Most Successful Personal Trainer, 1998; Awardee of the NJ Epilepsy Foundation Scholarship, 1993. |
| Medical / Professional |
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| Postdoctoral Fellowship 2009-2010; Univ of Maryland, Baltimore; Physical Therapy Intern 1992; Ocean Physical Therapy, Manahawkin, NJ; Athletic Training Intern 1991-1993 Freehold High School, Freehold, NJ. |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| Expert has published 8 papers and 7 abtracts in peer-reviewed journals in the areas of skeletal muscle hypertrophy and inflammation, skeletal muscle injury and adaptation; thermoregulation; altitude/hypoxia exposure; and teaching methods in exercise physiology. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| English | Fluent |
Fields of Expertise
aerospace physiology, aerospace physiology-related research, creatine kinase, exercise physiology, integrative physiology, kinesiology, personal training, physical education, physical fitness, physiological adaptation, physiology, skeletal muscle physiology, weight loss, exercise therapy, dieting, sports, injury biomechanics, health club facility, heat stress index, exercise equipment design, exercise equipment, sport injury, cardiovascular physiology, exercise machine, human body composition, sports medicine, obesity, human physiology, heat