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STEVEN RIECHMAN is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management at Texas A&M University. He holds a PhD in Exercise Physiology from the University of Pittsburgh (2000), an MPH in Epidemiology (2001), and a Post-Doc in Molecular Genetics (2003). His research focuses on exercise physiology, muscle protein synthesis, and the intersection of nutrition and athletic performance. He has authored over 100 publications and secured funding from diverse sources including the National Science Foundation, NASA, and industry partners like the National Dairy Council.
- Education:
- PhD, Exercise Physiology, University of Pittsburgh (2000)
- M.P.H., Epidemiology, University of Pittsburgh (2001)
- B.A., Chemistry, Miami University (1991)
- Post-Doc, Molecular Genetics, University of Pittsburgh (2003)
His research interests include:
- Resistance training adaptations
- Nutritional interventions for muscle health
- Cognitive performance in athletes
- Exercise-induced anti-cancer mechanisms
Recent Research Themes:
His work spans from investigating how dietary cholesterol impacts muscle hypertrophy in athletes to developing interventions using probiotics and tart cherry extracts to improve cognitive function. He has pioneered studies on the effects of oral contraceptives on muscle gains in young women and explored the anabolic signaling pathways in cancer cells influenced by exercise.
Awards:
- 2024 CEHD Senior Scholar Research Excellence Award
- 2023 College of Engineering Genesis Award
- 2010 Fellow, American College of Sports Medicine
- 2007 Research Career Enhancement Award, American Physiological Society
Grants & Projects:
- $1.5M+ in external funding secured
- Key projects include NSF-funded work on fatigue analysis using wearable sensors and USDA-supported studies on quinoa's gut health benefits
Labs/Teams:
Leads the Exercise Metabolism and Nutrition Lab at Texas A&M, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams across sports science, nutrition, and oncology.
