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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

Dr. Gross (center) and students in the Behavioral Biomechanics Lab

Behavioral Biomechanics Laboratory

Discovering the link between emotions and movement
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Dr. Haus (left) and student in the Human Bioenergetics Lab

Human Bioenergetics Laboratory

Exploring glucose, fat, and protein metabolism in healthy and disease states
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Dr. Ludlow (left) and student in the Integrative Molecular Genetics Lab

Integrative Molecular Genetics Laboratory

Discovering how exercise maintains the structure and integrity of DNA
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Dr. Brian Umberger (left) and student Alex Denton

Locomotion Research Laboratory

Understanding the mechanics of bipedal locomotion
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Dr. Miller and a research participant

Motor & Visual Development Laboratory

Understanding neurodivergent and neurotypical motor and visual development
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Student in the Muscle Biology Lab

Muscle Biology Laboratory

Discovering how exercise improves glucose metabolism
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Dr. Chen (right) leads senior citizens in some light exercise

Physical Activity & Health Laboratory

Promoting physical activity across the lifespan for health and well-being
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Substrate Metabolism Laboratory

Understanding how exercise and diet improve metabolic health
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Affiliated Faculty

Brian Umberger
Brian Umberger, PhD
Areas of Interest
Biomechanics, energetics, computer modeling and simulation, optimal control
Lab:
Locomotion Research Laboratory
Melissa Gross
Melissa Gross, PhD
Areas of Interest
Behavioral biomechanics; musculoskeletal biomechanics; active learning.
Lab:
Behavioral Biomechanics Laboratory
Greg Cartee
Greg Cartee, PhD
Areas of Interest
Exercise, diet, and age effects on insulin signaling and glucose metabolism in skeletal muscle.
Lab:
Muscle Biology Laboratory
Haylie Miller
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...
Lab:
Motor & Visual Development Laboratory
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