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Michael Wiggs is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health, Human Performance, and Recreation at Baylor University, where he joined the faculty in Fall 2022. His research focuses on skeletal muscle biology, metabolism, and the molecular mechanisms underlying muscle atrophy and hypertrophy in conditions such as disuse, cancer, obesity, and microgravity.
His research interests include:
- Mitochondrial function in muscle metabolism
- Intracellular signaling pathways regulating muscle size
- Mechanisms of chemotherapy-induced muscle atrophy
- Therapeutic interventions for muscle wasting
- Molecular and genetic approaches in preclinical models
Dr. Wiggs teaches courses in exercise biochemistry, research methods, and exercise physiology. His lab aims to develop targeted therapeutics to prevent muscle wasting by understanding the link between mitochondrial dysfunction and protein synthesis/degradation. Though no publications or awards are listed in the provided text, his work is grounded in molecular biology and translational exercise science.
He earned his PhD in Exercise Physiology from Texas A&M University and completed post-doctoral training at the University of Florida's Center for Exercise Science.
He advises students in exercise science and related fields, though specific advisees are not listed. He has not been described as part-time, retired, or former staff.
Dr. Wiggs is based in Marrs McLean Gymnasium, Room 214, at Baylor University in Waco, Texas.
