Chuck Tanner

Chuck Tanner is a Lecturer of Kinesiology and Associate Director of the Human Performance Laboratory at East Carolina University's College of Health and Human Performance. His work focuses on the intersection of exercise physiology and metabolic health, particularly in the context of obesity, diabetes, and muscle metabolism.

• University: East Carolina University
• School: College of Health and Human Performance
• Department: Kinesiology

Tanner’s research explores how physical activity impacts insulin sensitivity, lactate metabolism, and mitochondrial function, with a focus on populations ranging from children to post-bariatric surgery patients. His publications highlight the role of exercise in modulating metabolic syndrome, visceral fat, and systemic inflammation.

Recent work includes collaborative studies on Molecular Transducers of Physical Activity (MoTrPAC), lactate as a biomarker for metabolic disease, and interventions to improve post-surgical outcomes. Notably, he investigates how exercise training affects myotube behavior in obese individuals and the relationship between lactate accumulation and aerobic metabolism.

As Associate Director of the Human Performance Laboratory, he oversees research into physical performance metrics, exercise protocols, and metabolic adaptation. His email contact is tannerc@ecu.edu.