Jane Kent-Braun

Dr. Jane Kent-Braun is a Professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst within the School of Public Health and Health Sciences. Her research spans muscle physiology, neurology, and aging, with a focus on

• Skeletal muscle fatigue mechanisms
• Age-related neuromuscular adaptations
• Metabolic responses to exercise
• Pathophysiological changes in multiple sclerosis

Her research interests include:

• Mechanisms of human muscle fatigue
• Neuromuscular control in aging populations
• Physiological basis of mobility limitations
• Muscle energy metabolism in vivo
• Applications of MRI to muscle function analysis
• Interactions between physical activity and muscle performance

Recent publications reveal trends in muscle physiology (2014), computational modeling (2013), and aging-related adaptations (multiple entries). Key subfields include Skeletal Muscle Fatigue, Neurological Disorders, and Metabolic Pathways.

Collaborators include Richard Van Emmerik and Michael Busa, with affiliations across

• School of Public Health and Health Sciences
• Biomedical Engineering
• Clinical Neurophysiology

Technical approaches emphasize in vivo muscle analysis using MRI and magnetic resonance spectroscopy, with applications to multiple sclerosis and age-related decline.