Accomplishments: School of Integrated Health Sciences
Janet Dufek (Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences) accepted an appointment as associate editor of Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, which is the official journal for the American College of Sports Medicine. The journal features original investigations, clinical studies, and comprehensive reviews about current topics in sports medicine…
James Navalta, Jeffrey Montes, Nathaniel Bodell, Charli Aguilar, Ana Lujan, Gabriela Guzman, and Brandi Kam (all Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences), along with faculty from Southern Utah University (Jacob Manning, Mark DeBeliso), recently published a manuscript titled "Validity of Wearable Devices in Determining Step Count in Hiking and Trail…
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,…
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…
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…
Janice Pluth (Health Physics and Diagnostic Sciences) received funding from NASA’s space biology program for her study “Microgravity Affects on Mammary 3D Tissue Architecture and Role of Stem Cells and Genetics.” She was one of only 15 investigators in the nation to have earned a grant award from the space biology program, which is managed by the…
Jay Shen (Community Health Sciences), Catherine Dingley (Nursing), and Dr. Ji Yoo (Medicine) received a $250,000 grant from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) for their study “Engaging Asian Communities in Palliative Care in Nevada,” which includes the Asian Community Development Center as a collaborating community partner.…
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…
Jing Nong Liang (Physical Therapy) and Jefferson Kinney (Psychology) received a Faculty Opportunity Award in the collaborative interdisciplinary research category for their study “Modifying the Spinal Circuitry to Improve Walking and BDNF Expression in Individuals Post-Stroke.” Liang also received a School of Allied Health Sciences Summer Research…