Mayron Faria de Oliveira

Dr. Mayron Faria de Oliveira is an Assistant Professor of Exercise Science at Lyon College, where he also serves as Clinical Research Coordinator and faculty leader of the Exercise Physiology & Integrated Cardiopulmonary Research Group (EPIC). He joined Lyon College in 2023 with over 15 years of experience in applied physiology and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. His academic credentials include a Ph.D. and M.S. in Medicine from the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), Brazil, and a postdoctoral fellowship in Clinical Physiology at McGill University, Canada.

• Ph.D. in Medicine (UNIFESP, Brazil)
• M.S. in Medicine (UNIFESP, Brazil)
• Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Physiology (McGill University, Canada)

Dr. Faria's research focuses on integrative physiology, with applications in clinical and performance settings. Key areas include brain and muscle oxygenation (NIRS), autonomic function (HRV), fatigue, concussion, and migraine. He leads a multi-site study on cerebrovascular and autonomic alterations in migraine and concussion, presented at national and international conferences.

His recent publications highlight trends in cardiopulmonary diseases, migraine pathophysiology, pandemic response strategies, and exercise rehabilitation. Notably, he collaborates internationally on neuromuscular impairments in chronic diseases and engages undergraduates in hypothesis-driven research.

Scientific Awards

• Board-certified in Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiotherapy by COFFITO (Brazil)

Dr. Faria mentors undergraduate students in research, with many presenting at conferences like the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). He also contributes to peer-review processes for journals such as Thorax and the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.

He teaches courses in exercise physiology, human anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, and first aid at Lyon College. His lab, EPIC, focuses on integrative cardiopulmonary research.