Rogerio Soares

Rogerio Soares is an Assistant Professor of Exercise & Sport Science at Wayne State University. His research focuses on cardiovascular and metabolic function in individuals with diabetes, aging, and cardiovascular risk factors. He teaches courses such as Exercise Physiology II and Professional Seminar.

Education

• Doctorate of Philosophy in Kinesiology (Health and Exercise Physiology), University of Calgary (2019)
• Master of Science in Nutrition, Universidade Federal de Pelotas (2015)
• Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Universidade Federal de Pelotas (2011)

His expertise includes skeletal muscle oxygenation, microvascular function assessment, and vascular insulin sensitivity. His laboratory employs techniques such as near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), flow-mediated dilation (FMD), and ex vivo vascular analysis to study mechanisms in diabetes, insulin resistance, and aging.

Recent publications highlight his work on sex differences in vascular adaptations, effects of dietary interventions on arterial stiffness, and molecular pathways in endothelial dysfunction. His research spans human clinical studies, animal models, and cellular mechanisms.

Scientific Awards

• CAPES Scholarship

Dr. Soares investigates how conditions like hyperglycemia, obesity, and aging disrupt vascular and metabolic health. His team also explores therapeutic strategies such as glycocalyx restoration and nitrate supplementation to mitigate these effects. He works with both human subjects and mouse models to bridge translational gaps in cardiovascular disease research.