معرفی
Professor Anthony P. Marsh serves as Senior Associate Dean of Faculty in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Wake Forest University, holding a professorship in the Department of Health and Exercise Science. His academic leadership spans biomechanics, aging research, and physical disability rehabilitation, with decades of contributions to gerontological science.
Education
- Ph.D. from Arizona State University
- M.S. and undergraduate degrees from University of Western Australia
Dr. Marsh's research centers on preserving physical function in older adults through behavioral interventions targeting physical activity and weight loss. His work employs randomized controlled trials in laboratory and community settings to investigate how muscle strength, power, balance, and body composition influence daily functioning. Key methodologies include developing novel assessment tools for mobility and muscle performance, with emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration to address complex aging challenges. Current studies examine vision-mobility interactions, vitamin D effects on muscle power, and exercise modality impacts during weight loss.
Research Trends: Recent publications reveal a strategic pivot toward multisystem aging research, integrating vision science (contrast sensitivity), renal health, and inflammation biomarkers with traditional mobility studies. The BNET and MoTrPAC consortium work demonstrates expansion into neural and molecular transducers of physical activity.
Grants & Leadership
- Co-Investigator, NIH-funded MoTrPAC Coordinating Center (1U24AR07113-01, 2016-2022)
- Co-Investigator, Wake Forest Pepper Older Americans Independence Center (P30 AG021332, 2018-2023)
- Principal investigator roles in LIFE Study ancillary projects examining bone health, kidney function, and mobility metrics
Dr. Marsh directs research in university laboratories and community settings, focusing on translational applications for disability prevention. His team develops digital assessment tools like the virtual Short Physical Performance Battery while maintaining traditional biomechanical testing for muscle contractility and gait analysis.
