Mike Tymko

Dr. Mike Tymko is an Assistant Professor at the University of Guelph, affiliated with the College of Biological Science. His research focuses on environmental and cerebrovascular physiology, particularly how stressors like hypoxia, thermal changes, and orthostatic challenges affect autonomic regulation and cerebral blood flow.

• Mount Royal University (B.H.Sc)
• University of British Columbia (MSc, PhD)
• University of Alberta (Postdoc)
• University of British Columbia (Postdoc)

Research Interests:
Dr. Tymko investigates the interplay between autonomic nervous activity and cerebrovascular function. His work spans high-altitude adaptations, concussion-related vascular changes, and environmental stress responses, employing methods like microneurography and blood flow monitoring.

Publication Trends (2016-2025):
His articles demonstrate consistent focus on:

• Neurovascular coupling under stress
• Dynamic autonomic responses
• High-altitude physiological adaptations
• Thermal and hypoxic stress mechanisms
• Comparative population vascular studies
• Human circulatory biomarkers

Students:
Current MSc advisees include Jenna McCrone and Christabel Osei-Boateng. He actively recruits graduate students for his Integrative Cerebrovascular & Environmental Physiology Lab.