معرفی
Titch Madzima serves as Associate Professor of Exercise Science and Japheth E. Rawls Professor/Department Chair at Elon University. His research focuses on exercise oncology and body composition interventions to mitigate cancer treatment side effects, utilizing advanced assessment techniques like DXA and indirect calorimetry.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology, Florida State University (2015)
- Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Florida State University (2009)
Research Focus: Dr. Madzima investigates non-pharmacological interventions (aerobic/resistance exercise, protein/anti-inflammatory supplements) for cancer survivors, initially targeting prostate/breast cancers but now expanding broadly. His work examines mechanisms preserving muscular mass, physical function, and quality of life through body composition analysis and metabolic assessment, emphasizing nutrition-exercise-health outcome relationships.
Publication Trends: Recent work (2014-2025) reveals consistent emphasis on protein supplementation timing (whey/soy/casein), pre-sleep nutrition, and exercise metabolism. Key themes include appetite regulation in obese populations, gait analysis in cancer survivors, and cardiovascular adaptations to vibration training, demonstrating translational applications from laboratory to clinical oncology settings.
Scientific Recognition:
- Japheth E. Rawls Professorship (2025)
Mentorship and Teaching: Dr. Madzima actively mentors undergraduate researchers (evidenced by asterisked co-authors) while teaching core courses including Physiology of Exercise (ESS 324) and Physical Activity and Cancer (ESS 370). His research program bridges academic instruction with real-world cancer rehabilitation applications.
Operational Context: Based in Elon's Koury Center (Athletics), his work leverages university facilities for body composition and metabolic testing, supporting collaborative research in oncology rehabilitation without dedicated lab branding.
