John Lowman

John Lowman Jr. is Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Alabama at Birmingham's School of Health Professions, with dual appointments as Scholar in the Center for Clinical and Translational Science and Scientist in the Integrative Center for Aging Research. He directs the Residency Training program and contributes to multiple interdisciplinary research initiatives.

Research focuses on cardiopulmonary rehabilitation with specialization in cystic fibrosis, critical care mobilization, and transplant medicine. His work advances exercise interventions for chronic respiratory diseases and postoperative recovery protocols for transplant recipients.

Recent investigations examine temperature-controlled organ preservation techniques, tele-rehabilitation models for neurological conditions, and behavior change strategies in chronic disease management. Lowman has developed protocols for early mobilization in critical care settings and validated assessment tools for functional outcomes.

Educational background includes PhD in Physiology from Virginia Commonwealth University (2004), MS in Physical Therapy from Duke University (1995), and BS in Health Sciences from Virginia Tech (1993). He maintains board certification as Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Clinical Specialist (ABPTS).