Aging and exercise
Research on aging has reached the exciting stage of new insights on health.
About aging and exercise research
Research on aging has reached the exciting stage of new insights regarding cellular pathways which appear to modulate both longevity and health. Current research is focused on characterizing mechanisms involved in promoting healthspan, rather than lifespan extension. Many of our faculty utilize models of human and animal aging, as well as exercise as a stressor to illuminate physiological mechanisms of health and disease. Use of exercise as a therapy to promote healthspan is also emphasized.
Is this option for me?
This option is for students who wish to add to the body of knowledge in healthspan research and potentially apply research findings to improve the human condition.
Potential specialization areas
- Post-menopausal estrogen deficiency on cardiovascular function
- Heterogeneity in genetically manipulated phenotypes
- Bone health
- Reproductive biology
- Caloric restriction
Researchers
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Kenney, W. Larry
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Korzick, Donna
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McCarter, Roger
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Proctor, David
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Affiliated researchers
Researchers who are interested in this area of research but who's primary research is in a different area.
- Jefferson, Leonard "Jim"
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- Evan Pugh Professor and Chair of Cellular and Molecular Physiology
- Kimball, Scot
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- Professor of Cellular and Molecular Physiology
- Pawelczyk, James "Jim"
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- Associate Professor of Physiology and Kinesiology
