Kinesiology Department Graduate Faculty
John B. Buckwalter, PhD buckwalter@uta.edu Research FocusDr. Buckwalter's primary research interest is Cardiovascular Physiology. Publications in this area have examined topics such as: the influence ofthe sympathetic nervous system on skeletal muscle blood flow during exercise, the mechanisms responsible for skeletal muscle hyperemia at the onset of exercise and endogenous vascular remodeling of ischemic skeletal muscle. He has used both animal models and human subjects in his research. Dr. Buckwalter's most recent projects have examined the separate effects of aging and obesity on sympathetic mediated vasoconstriction in exercising skeletal muscle.
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A. Louise Fincher, EdD lfincher@uta.edu Research Focus Sports Medicine and Therapeutic Modalities
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David M. Keller, PhD kellerd@uta.edu Research FocusDr. Keller's primary research interest is cardiovascular physiology.Publications in this area have examined topics such as: arterial baroreflex control of arterial blood pressure, sympathetic neural control of skeletal muscle blood flow during exercise and dynamic blood pressure control mechanisms in health and disease. Dr. Keller's most recent projects include: dynamic blood pressure control in African Americans, exercise-thermoregulation following prolonged exposure to simulated Lunar gravity and baroreflex function in patients with Multiple Sclerosis. Cardiovascular Physiology Laboratory
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Paul J. McDonough, PhD mcdonough@uta.edu
Research FocusOxygen kinetics during exercise.
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Barry C. McKeown, PhD mckeown@uta.edu Research FocusExercise physiology, body composition.
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Rhonda D. Prisby, PhD prisby@uta.edu Research FocusDr. Prisby’s research goals include enhancing our understanding of the interaction of the bone vasculature and bone cellular activity, thereby potentially improving treatment for conditions in which blood flow is compromised and for diseases such as osteoporosis. Vascular dysfunction can be investigated in many experimental and disease models, which include inactivity, diabetes mellitus, arteriosclerosis, and post-menopausal osteoporosis. Therefore, there is a continual need for research that identifies abnormalities in microvascular function in relation to these conditions. The knowledge gained from such research may aid in the discovery of new drugs to treat disease and the improvement of current therapies. Previously she has completed studies that assessed the functional properties of the bone microvasculature under conditions of altered bone mass (e.g., Type 2 diabetes, ovariectomy, senescence, and physical inactivity [i.e., the hindlimb unloading model]). In addition, she has studied in vivo skeletal blood flow. More recently she has been studying the intricate relationship between the bone microvasculature and skeletal remodeling with intermittent parathyroid hormone administration. Bone & Microcirculation Laboratory
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Christopher T. Ray, PhD chrisray@uta.edu Research FocusDirector, Center for Healthy Living and Longevity Dr. Ray's research agenda is focused on the development of innovative rehabilitation programs focused on reducing falls in older adults. His primary research focuses on the examination of the physiological differences between sighted and legally blind older adults to develop interventions that will improve functional independence and quality of life within this population. This current work seeks to identify physical factors that are modifiable and contribute to increased fall risk. These differences provide a basis for exercise interventions that target reductions in the rate of physiological decline while preserving and potentially restoring independent functioning in older adults with vision loss or transitioning towards visual impairment. Dr. Ray's secondary focus seeks to quantify the rehabilitation outcomes associated with blind rehabilitation programs and how they impact travel, mobility and physical activity. This research utilizes GPS and accelerometers to track participants before and after their rehabilitation program to document changes in travel and provide a measuring stick for future interventions that seek to improve current "best practice" for blind rehabilitation.
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Jacob E. Resch, PhD resch@uta.edu Research FocusDr. Resch's research focuses on measurement issues in concussion management, investigating potential biomarkers, specifically from the pituitary gland, and incorporating functional magnetic resonance imaging to address metabolic aspects of concussion. He is also interested in interdisciplinary collaboration to address these and other areas of concussion and other sport-related injuries such as exertional heat illness.
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Mark D. Ricard, PhD ricard@uta.edu Research FocusDr. Ricard's research focuses on the biomechanical factors associated with injury, biomechanics of injury rehabilitation, and EMG force/fatigue relationships. Biomechanics Laboratory
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Cindy A. Trowbridge, PhD, ATC CSCS, LAT ctrowbridge@uta.edu Research FocusDr. Trowbridge's research focus includes:
Athletic Training/Sports Medicine Laboratory
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Judy R. Wilson, PhD jrwilson@uta.edu
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