Exercise

Daniel Credeur

Aug. 12, 2021

Daniel Credeur

Educational background Ph.D., Louisiana State University, 2011 Courses taught NEP 1340 – Introduction to Exercise and Fitness…

Dan Smith smiling.

June 30, 2021

Dan Smith

Jackie Limberg

June 30, 2021

Jacqueline Limberg

Specific areas of interest include: Neural control of blood flow and blood pressure Effect of exercise in neurovascular control Sex differences in cardiovascular regulation…

Victoria Vieira-Potter

June 30, 2021

Victoria Vieira-Potter

The Vieira-Potter laboratory studies sex differences in adipose tissue metabolism, and how sex hormones (namely, estrogen) and exercise affect fat cell metabolism. This is done via use of a variety of animal models and state-of-the-art molecular tools. Our goal is to determine adipose (i.e., fat) tissue-specific mechanisms by which hormone shifts and obesity affect cardiometabolic disease risk, and to discover novel interventions to mitigate this risk by specifically targeting adipose tissue. Our work has demonstrated that female hormone loss adversely affects adipose tissue both directly, via loss of the protective effects of estrogen receptor signaling, and indirectly, via brain-specific mechanisms…

R. Scott Rector

June 30, 2021

R. Scott Rector

Dr. Rector is actively involved in graduate and medical student education at the University of Missouri. In addition, Dr. Rector has an active research program focused on prevention and treatment of many chronic diseases, such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Dr. Rector’s lab takes a translational approach to examine these chronic conditions, employing strategies in cell culture systems, small and large animal models, and intervention studies in humans. One of his primary research interests involves examining the causes of the development and progression of NAFLD, a chronic liver disease comprised of a spectrum of…

Jaume Padilla

June 30, 2021

Jaume Padilla

Dr. Jaume Padilla is a professor in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology at the University of Missouri with a joint appointment at the Harry S. Memorial VA Hospital. His research program focuses on understanding the mechanisms linking metabolic and cardiovascular disease. A primary focus is the study of mechanisms causing endothelial insulin resistance and vascular dysfunction in the context of physical inactivity, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. A detailed understanding of the precipitating factors and mechanisms underlying the defects in vascular insulin actions is critical for the development of therapeutic strategies aimed at improving glycemic control and cardiovascular outcomes. Dr. Padilla’s research, funded by…

Jill Kanaley

June 30, 2021

Jill Kanaley

Educational background Ph.D., University of Illinois M.S., University of Illinois BA-BPHE, Queen’s University Courses taught NEP3850W: Physiology of Exercise NEP4940: Internship in Exercise Physiology NEP8501: Advanced Topics in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology NEP8850: Advanced Exercise Physiology NEP8860: Exercise Endocrinology NEP8870: Exercise Metabolism NEP8095: Master’s Internship…