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Alissa DeLong serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies within Eastern Michigan University's College of Health and Human Services. She joined EMU in August 2011 as a part-time lecturer and transitioned to full-time status in September 2016, teaching human anatomy and physiology courses to diverse student cohorts including Physician Assistant, Orthotics and Prosthetics, Exercise Science, Athletic Training, and Nursing programs. Her contributions include pioneering cadaver anatomy course development at EMU.
Education:
- BS in Exercise Science, University of Toledo (2004)
- MS in Exercise Science, University of Toledo (2007)
Research Focus: Dr. DeLong's scholarly work centers on skeletal muscle adaptations to exercise, building on her background in exercise biology and muscle physiology research. Her expertise informs cadaver-based anatomy instruction and human physiology curriculum design across health science disciplines.
Professional Recognition:
- Outstanding Research Presentation, University of Toledo College of Health Science Human Service Research Forum (2009)
- Funding of American College of Sports Medicine Doctoral Student Grant Proposal (2009)
- Graduate Student Researcher of the Year, University of Toledo Department of Kinesiology (2006-2007)
- Richard L. Bostleman Scholarship recipient, University of Toledo (2005-2006)
- Undergraduate Student of the Year, University of Toledo Department of Kinesiology (2003-2004)
Academic Leadership: Beyond classroom instruction, she has developed innovative cadaver anatomy curricula while maintaining community engagement through decade-long service with the Miracle League of Northwest Ohio as volunteer coach and Board Treasurer. Her teaching spans graduate and undergraduate levels across multiple health science disciplines within CHHS.
Laboratory Affiliations: Previously involved in exercise biology laboratories at the University of Toledo focusing on muscle physiology research, she now applies this expertise to anatomy education through EMU's cadaver program.
