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Christopher W. Sundberg, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Exercise Science in the Department of Physical Therapy at Marquette University. He holds affiliate faculty status through the Athletic and Human Performance Research Center (AHPRC). His primary research focuses on mechanisms of muscle fatigue and neuromuscular performance limitations across aging and disease, employing integrative approaches from whole-limb to cellular/molecular levels. He investigates exercise adaptations to improve muscle power and fatigability in clinical populations.
Education includes a B.S. and M.S. in Kinesiology from the University of Wyoming (2008, 2011), followed by a Ph.D. in Clinical and Translational Rehabilitation Health Science from Marquette University (2018). Postdoctoral training in skeletal muscle physiology with Dr. Robert Fitts preceded his faculty appointment in 2020.
Research interests emphasize:
- Muscle fatigue etiologies (H+ and Pi ion effects, metabolic byproducts)
- Aging-related neuromuscular decline mechanisms
- Exercise interventions targeting muscle power
- Skeletal muscle bioenergetics and mitochondrial function
His work has secured grants from NIH, NSF, NASA, and American Heart Association. Recent studies include case analyses of elite aging athletes and translational projects on blood flow restriction training. Laboratory investigations involve advanced techniques like single-fiber proteomics and contractile mechanics analysis.
Teaching responsibilities include courses in human physiology, biomechanics, and instrumentation. Professional affiliations include the American Physiological Society and American College of Sports Medicine.
