Sherry Adams

Sherry Adams serves as an Associate Lecturer in the Department of Biological Sciences at Idaho State University, teaching core courses including Advanced Anatomy and Physiology I/II, Cell Biology, and Introduction to Biology. Her research program investigates traumatic brain injury's impact on respiratory neural control, somatic motor function, and anxiety, with extensions to post-concussed collegiate athletes and intervention strategies involving physical activity and nutrition.

Education

• Ph.D. in Veterinary Medical Sciences (Respiratory Physiology and Neuroscience), University of Florida, 2015
• M.S. in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology, University of Florida, 2009
• B.S. in Exercise Science, University of Central Missouri, 2006

Research Focus

Dr. Adams' primary work examines neural mechanisms of respiratory control following traumatic brain injury, utilizing rat models to study blast-induced TBI effects. She has translated this research to human subjects, analyzing respiratory function and anxiety in athletes recovering from concussion. Her secondary interests explore how physical activity and nutritional interventions modulate stress responses and physiological parameters, reflecting her personal commitment to exercise's mental health benefits.

Publication Trends

Her 2014-2017 publications demonstrate concentrated expertise in respiratory physiology intersecting with neuroscience, particularly regarding traumatic brain injury and lung pathologies. Key themes include neural control mechanisms in respiratory load compensation, cough physiology in vulnerable populations, and device development for respiratory diagnostics. This body of work bridges basic science and clinical applications through comparative studies in humans and animal models.

Professional Background

A first-generation college graduate raised on a Midwest farm, Dr. Adams brings practical perspective to her academic work. She actively collaborates with researchers at the University of Florida and Idaho State University, maintaining focus on interdisciplinary approaches to physiological challenges. Outside academia, she engages with Idaho's natural environment through mountain biking, hiking, and travel.