Movement for Health & Well-Being
Movement for Health & Well-Being
Several of our labs investigate how physical activity affects the body and mind on all levels: From maintaining the integrity of DNA, to improving mental health and glucose metabolism, to managing Type 2 Diabetes.
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Affiliated Labs
Exploring glucose, fat, and protein metabolism in healthy and disease states
Discovering how exercise maintains the structure and integrity of DNA
Understanding neurodivergent and neurotypical motor and visual development
Promoting physical activity across the lifespan for health and well-being
Understanding how exercise and diet improve metabolic health
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Affiliated Faculty
Brian Umberger, PhD
Areas of Interest
Biomechanics, energetics, computer modeling and simulation, optimal control
Melissa Gross, PhD
Areas of Interest
Behavioral biomechanics; musculoskeletal biomechanics; active learning.
Greg Cartee, PhD
Areas of Interest
Exercise, diet, and age effects on insulin signaling and glucose metabolism in skeletal muscle.
Haylie Miller, PhD
Areas of Interest
Use of visual information to guide motor planning, execution, and modification of movement in autism and related developmental conditions; health disparities among underrepresented groups in the...
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