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Stephen C. Kolwicz Jr. is an Associate Professor in the Health Sciences Department at Ursinus College, where he has served since 2017. He directs the HaMM Lab, focusing on metabolic adaptations to exercise, and teaches courses such as Structural Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, and Nutrition. Dr. Kolwicz previously worked in clinical cardiac rehabilitation settings and held adjunct instructor roles at Rowan University and Temple University, followed by postdoctoral training at Harvard Medical School and the University of Washington.
- B.S. in Wellness Studies from Rutgers University-Camden
- M.S. in Clinical Exercise Physiology from East Stroudsburg University
- Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology from Temple University
Dr. Kolwicz’s research centers on lipid metabolism in cardiac dysfunction, using genetic approaches to study how enhanced cardiac lipid metabolism may protect against acute and chronic stressors. Current work explores metabolic adaptations in cardiac and skeletal muscles during exercise training, integrating dietary interventions like fasting and ketogenic diets.
Recent publications highlight his focus on exercise physiology and metabolism. Themes include glucose homeostasis in diabetic models, sex differences in endurance and lipid metabolism, ketone body utilization in ischemic hearts, and the impact of ketogenic diets on muscle metabolism. Studies frequently employ mouse models to investigate these mechanisms.
Dr. Kolwicz mentors undergraduate students in research through the HaMM Lab, emphasizing hands-on exploration of metabolic responses to exercise and stressors. He also contributes to the Common Intellectual Experience (CIE) at Ursinus College.
