Research Laboratories and Facilities
The School of Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences labs and facilities are located in the University's Health and Human Services building. This state-of-the-art facility, opened in the fall of 2004, provides offices, classrooms, and both teaching and research laboratories to support the department's many programs.
Exercise Biology Research Labs
The overarching goal of the Exercise Biology Laboratory is to uncover novel mechanisms
responsible for regulating skeletal muscle development, growth, and repair. Faculty
members in the Exercise Biology Laboratory have focused and collaborative research
interests aimed at the investigation of 1) the immune system and its interplay with
skeletal muscle and exercise , and 2) the molecular regulation of skeletal muscle
hypertrophy and atrophy resulting from changes in physical activity. Researchers
employ human, rodent, and cell culture models and contemporary laboratory techniques
to answer basic and applied questions in these areas.
Collaborative research of Drs. Pizza and McLoughlin in the study of myogenesis (muscle
development). The video depicts the migration and proliferation of mouse skeletal
muscle cells (myoblasts) for 24 hours in standard cell growth medium. Images were
captured using a real-time Live Cell Imaging System housed in the Exercise Biology
Labs.
CardioPulmonary and Metabolism Research Lab
The CardioPulmonary and Metabolism Research Lab provides comprehensive facilities for the study of the effects of exercise on these systems. It includes comprehensive instrumentation for respiratory gas analysis, cardiovascular function, peripheral blood flow monitoring, blood chemistry assessment, and hydrostatic weighing. The lab is directed by Dr. Barry Scheuermann and used in support of his research and that of the undergraduate and graduate students who he advises.
Human Anatomy and Physiology Teaching Lab
The program has a State-Of-The Art Teaching Facility For Instruction In Human Anatomy And Physiology. It Provides For The Study Of Structure And Function From The Cellular Level To Examination Of Human Cadaver Specimens. Extensive Use Is Made Of Computer And Media Technology.
Exercise Physiology Teaching Lab
The program provides a dedicated teaching laboratory for instruction in exercise physiology,
clinical exercise testing, human physiology, and cardiopulmonary physiology. It is
equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation for such things as cardiac monitoring,
graded exercise testing, and respiratory gas analysis.
Motion Analysis & Integrative Neurophysiology Lab (MAIN Lab)
The MAIN Lab promotes long-term health and well-being after joint injury and is located
within the School of Exercise and Rehabilitation. The lab conducts high-quality research,
uses a multidisciplinary approach and fosters collaboration between athletic training,
physical therapy, and complimentary healthcare professions.