Michele Skelton

Michele Skelton is an Associate Professor of Health Sciences at Stetson University, where she has taught undergraduate students since 1993. Her work focuses on the relationship between anatomical structure and physiological function, applying this principle to foster lifelong learning and health-consciousness in students.

• PhD in Exercise Physiology, Auburn University
• MS in Exercise Physiology, University of Tennessee
• BS in Physical Education (K-12), Stetson University

Her research explores:

• Cognitive benefits of physical activity in college students
• Effects of oral creatine on women's cognition
• Comparative analysis of CAM (Complementary and Alternative Medicine) in healthcare professions
• Oxidative stress interventions in high-risk populations
• Lactate transport dynamics in humans and animals

Scientific Awards:

• McEniry Award for Excellence in Teaching (Stetson University's highest teaching honor)

She has served as Chair of the Integrative Health Science Department (1999-2012) and the Lynn and Mark Hollis Chair of Health and Wellness (2009-2015), while mentoring students into medical, allied health, and public health careers.