Accomplishments: Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences
An undergraduate student, Miles Mercer, was first author on a recent publication: "Running economy while running in shoes categorized as maximal cushioning." This publication is a result of a research project Miles conducted as an INBRE scholar awardee. John Mercer and John Young (Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences) were co-authors on…
Josh Bailey, recent doctorate graduate (Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences) and current assistant professor at University of Idaho, published a manuscript titled "Effects of treadmill running velocity on lower extremity coordination variability in healthy runners" in Human Movement Sciences. Julia Freedman-Silvernail, Janet Dufek, James Navalta,…
Arpita Basu (Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences) and Jeffrey Ebersole (Dental), along with Emily Masek, '18 BS Kinesiology, authored “Dietary Polyphenols and Periodontitis-A Mini-Review of Literature,” which appeared in the July issue of Molecules. It focused on the mechanisms of action of dietary polyphenols in improving the pathophysiology…
Arpita Basu (Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences) presented at the 78th scientific session of the American Diabetes Association in Orando, Florida. Her presentation, "Dietary Fiber Intake and Glycemic Control-Coronary Artery Calcification in Type 1 Diabetes (CACTI) Study'" was among the four presentations selected based on significant findings at a…
Szu-Ping Lee, Ya-Ting Hsu (both Physical Therapy), and Lung-Chang Chien (Environmental and Occupational Health), along with two alums, Marissa Toberman, '12 BS Kinesiology and '15 Doctor of Physical Therapy, and Betina Bair, '03 BA Communication Studies and '15 Doctor of Physical Therapy, co-authored “Gender and Posture are Significant Risk…
John Mercer and Tedd Girouard (both Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences) spoke during a podcast hosted by FLO Cycling about becoming a better cyclist. Both shared information about how using laboratory technology such as VO2Max tests and blood lactate testing can improve a cyclist’s performance. The podcast aired during May.
Reimund Serafica (Nursing), Kelly Webber (Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences), and Brendan Morris (Electrical and Computer Engineering) received a Faculty Opportunity Award in the collaborative interdisciplinary research category for their project “Food App for Tracking and Identifying Dietary Biculturalism in Southern Nevada,” which will examine…
John Mercer, Cordero Roche, and Karenn Beltran (all Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences) represented UNLV and the department during the 8th annual Science & Technology Expo in May. They demonstrated research tools, including a force platform, cycle ergometer, electromyography, and hand grip dynamometer that are used in one of the department’s…
Dharini Bhammar (Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences) received a Developmental Research Program grant from the IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence for her research study “Reducing exercise-induced bronchoconstriction in obese asthmatic children.” Her work will establish the effectiveness of interval warm-up exercise for preventing…
The Athletic Training Program (Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences) reported that 13 of this semester’s graduating students passed the National Board Exam on their first attempts. This is the seventh time in eight years the program has reported a 100 percent first-time pass rate. The students are now eligible to become certified athletic trainers.
Janet Dufek and Jeffrey Eggleston (both Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences) shared findings with Lower Extremity Review: Pediatrics from a pair of studies each led related to how walking patterns may help identify autism within children. Their comments appeared in an article titled “Autism Linked to Between-limb Asymmetries across the Gait Cycle”…
Samantha Coogan (Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences) has been named president-elect for the Nevada Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Coogan’s many responsibilities will include organizing and leading quarterly and annual meetings, providing guidance about legislative policies, fundraising, advocating that dieticians receive order-writing…