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Monica Kearney is an Associate Professor in the Department of Allied Health, Kinesiology, and Sport Sciences at Southeast Missouri State University. She specializes in Exercise Science and Health Sciences, with a focus on the pleiotropic effects of exercise in disease prevention and treatment. Her career spans academic research, teaching, and practical experience in corporate fitness.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology (University of Missouri, 2015)
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Washington University in St. Louis, 2015-2018)
- M.S. in Nutrition and Exercise Science (Southeast Missouri State University, 2009)
- B.S. in Health Management-Fitness and Sports Medicine (Southeast Missouri State University, 2005)
Research Interests: Monica explores how exercise influences metabolic disorders, particularly type 2 diabetes, focusing on glycemic control, insulin resistance, and hepatic metabolism. Her work bridges exercise physiology with nutritional biochemistry, examining carbohydrate-protein interactions and mitochondrial function. Recent publications highlight exercise interventions, dietary impacts, and hormonal responses in metabolic diseases.
Scientific Awards:
- NIH/NIDDK T32 Post-doctoral Training Grant (2016-2018)
- Ben R. Londeree/Tom R. Thomas Award for Outstanding Graduate (2015)
- Outstanding Graduate Student Award, University of Missouri (2012)
Professional Involvement: She serves on the American College of Sports Medicine Central States Chapter Board of Directors (2018-present) and reviews for three scholarly journals.
