Robert Axtell is a Professor in the Exercise Science program under the Health & Movement Sciences department at Southern Connecticut State University. His academic work focuses on exercise physiology, aging, and physical activity interventions. He serves as Graduate Coordinator and has extensive experience in both teaching and research. Teaching Interests: Exercise Physiology, Human Anatomy & Physiology, Exercise & Aging Research Themes: Mobility disability prevention, autonomic function, athletic performance assessment His research spans over two decades, including collaborations with the LIFE study group and HL-PIVOT network. Recent publications examine pandemic-era physical activity support systems, CBD supplementation effects, and NCAA athlete performance metrics. Grants include studies on cardiovascular autonomic function in autistic children and nutritional interventions for glycemic control. Key presentations at American College of Sports Medicine meetings highlight work on: Muscular performance in collegiate athletes Glycemic response modulation Mobility disability prediction models Physical activity gamification
Cüneyt BOZER is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anatomy at Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, where he was promoted from Assistant Professor in 2018. His academic career spans over 15 years with continuous scholarly contributions in anatomical sciences and complementary medicine. His educational background includes a Doctoral Degree (2007), Bachelor's Degree (1999), and High School graduation (1992). Doctoral Degree: 2007 Bachelor's Degree: 1999 High School: 1992 BOZER's research integrates classical anatomy with complementary medicine, focusing on auricular neuroanatomy for acupuncture applications, vascular variations with surgical implications, and biomechanical analysis of human movement. His work bridges structural anatomy with clinical applications in pain management, neural therapy, and gait analysis, demonstrating exceptional translational relevance. Recent publications reveal increasing emphasis on gut-brain-heart axis interactions and sex-specific physiological responses. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications shows dominant themes in auricular neuroanatomy (35%), vascular variations (20%), and biomechanics (25%), with growing interest in autonomic physiology and interdisciplinary connections between anatomy and complementary medicine systems. His work consistently demonstrates clinical applicability through meticulous anatomical documentation. BOZER has advised two Master's theses on anatomy education and acupuncture point localization, and led a 2013 project enhancing medical education with anatomical models. His editorial roles span the Journal of Medical Case Reports since 2013 and multiple open-access anatomy journals, while his referee work covers biomechanics and anatomy publications. He also serves as Farabi Unit Coordinator in the Anatomy Department and holds acupuncture certification.
Alex Green is a Consultant Neurosurgeon and Physician Scientist at the University of Oxford specializing in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for pain and autonomic disorders. He serves as President of the British Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery (BSSFN) and maintains active clinical and research roles within Oxford's neuroscience programs. His academic credentials include: BSc (Hons) in Neurosciences, University College London (1994) MB BS, University College London (1991-1997) Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of London (2005-2007) FRCS (SN), Royal College of Surgeons of England (2007) Green's research investigates neurocircuitry underlying autonomic function and pain during DBS procedures, with dual objectives: understanding neuropathic pain pathophysiology and developing brain-based interventions for hypertension, respiratory disorders, and bladder diseases. His work combines intraoperative stimulation paradigms with local field potential recordings to map neural mechanisms, resulting in publications on blood pressure modulation, pain biomarkers, and respiratory outcomes. Current projects focus on closed-loop neuromodulation systems and circuit-specific targeting for personalized therapy. His 15 most recent publications reveal dominant trends in DBS applications for movement disorders, chronic pain, and autonomic control, spanning from basic neurophysiology in animal models to multicenter clinical trials. Key thematic clusters include tremor circuit mapping, insular function in sensory processing, and cardiorespiratory neuromodulation. Scientific recognition includes: New Investigator Award, International Neuromodulation Society (2010) 7th Cluster Headache Award, International Annual Convention (2010) Stereotactic Neurosurgery Resident Award, Congress of Neurological Surgeons (2005) Gordon Holmes Prize, Royal Society of Medicine (2005) Funded by the National Institute for Health Research Biomedical Research Centre (2009-2014), British Heart Foundation (2011-2012), and EU FP7 (2012-2015), Green leads collaborative teams integrating neurosurgery, neurophysiology, and engineering. His laboratory conducts intraoperative neurophysiological studies during DBS procedures, developing novel stimulation paradigms for conditions like central post-stroke pain and autonomic dysfunction. Future work prioritizes real-time adaptive neuromodulation systems and expanding DBS applications to cardiorespiratory disorders.
André Diedrich is Research Professor of Medicine and Biochemical Engineering at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and a Paul Dudley White International Scholar. His research focuses on autonomic nervous system function, cardiovascular control, and blood pressure regulation, with clinical applications in dysautonomia. Education: PhD, Charité Hospital, Humboltd University (1991) MD, 2nd Medical Institute Moscow (1985) BA, Math/Physics, Martin Luther University (1979) Awards: Paul Dudley White International Scholar (AHA, 2018)
Dr. Jonathan Moore is a Researcher and Dean of Research for the College at Bangor University 's School of Psychology and Sport Science. He holds a PhD in Cardiovascular Physiology from the University of Leeds and a BSc (2:1) in Biological Sciences (Physiology) from the University of Edinburgh. Research Interests: Neural control of cardiovascular function via baroreceptors and chemoreceptors Autonomic regulation in high-altitude hypoxia and exercise stress Sympathetic nervous system adaptation in health and disease Environmental and human circulatory control mechanisms Article Trends: His recent work explores blood pressure regulation during thermal stress, sympathetic activation in hypoxia, and cerebrovascular responses to environmental challenges. Collaborative studies with global institutions highlight cross-population physiological adaptations. Scientific Awards: British Heart Foundation Travel Fellowship (2014) Teaching & Supervision: Dr. Moore teaches Human Physiology , Research Project , and Dissertation modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He supervises research on neural regulation of circulation and welcomes PhD candidates studying autonomic physiology .
John Clemmer, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine. His research employs mathematical modeling to investigate integrative physiology, focusing on hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. Dr. Clemmer develops and utilizes the HumMod model to simulate pharmacological and device-based therapies, creating virtual populations to predict clinical trial outcomes. His research interests span: Cardiovascular and renal physiology Physiological modeling of salt sensitivity and antihypertensive therapies Racial disparities in hypertension and heart failure Renoprotective mechanisms of SGLT2 inhibitors Baroreflex activation therapy for obesity-induced hypertension Dr. Clemmer has received numerous prestigious awards including the Arthur C. Guyton Award (2023) and multiple American Heart Association Fellowships. His publications demonstrate consistent focus on cardiorenal interactions, health disparities, and computational physiology approaches to disease modeling. Laboratory activities include research training in integrative physiology with opportunities for postdoctoral fellows. Current grants support investigations into the impact of renal dysfunction in Black Americans with HFpEF and modeling of SGLT2 inhibition in hypertensive kidney disease.
Dr. Andrew Narracott is a Senior Lecturer in Cardiovascular Mechanics at the University of Sheffield's School of Medicine and Population Health. He holds a MPhys and PhD in Medical Physics from the University of Sheffield. His research focuses on applying numerical techniques to cardiovascular systems, including coronary stenting, valve function, and venous hemodynamics. He teaches a third-year undergraduate course on numerical methods for clinical engineering problems. Education: MPhys (Physics), University of Sheffield, 1997 PhD (Medical Physics), University of Sheffield, 2002 His research interests span computational fluid dynamics (CFD), fluid-structure interaction (FSI), and multiscale modeling. Notable projects include the EU-funded ARCH and MeDDiCA initiatives, and collaborations on valve dynamics and stent thrombosis. He has contributed to over 100 peer-reviewed publications, advancing translational cardiovascular modeling and clinical decision support tools. Dr. Narracott’s work integrates experimental validation with computational methods, emphasizing clinical relevance. His lab develops digital patient applications for personalized medicine, such as predicting femoral bone strength from CT data and optimizing coronary artery reconstruction for virtual FFR computation.
Joaquin U. Gonzales is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology within the Department of Kinesiology & Sport Management at Texas Tech University. With a Ph.D. in Exercise Science from the University of Toledo and postdoctoral training at Penn State University's Noll Laboratory, he has established himself as a prominent researcher in vascular physiology, sleep science, and exercise physiology. His educational background includes a B.S. in Kinesiology from the University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2000), an M.S. in Exercise and Sport Sciences from Texas Tech University (2002), a Ph.D. in Exercise Science from the University of Toledo (2008), and postdoctoral training at Penn State University (2010). Dr. Gonzales' research program focuses on age- and sex-specific differences in vascular function , clinical consequences of vascular aging , and the impact of physical activity and sleep on vascular function . His work has increasingly incorporated sleep physiology into cardiovascular research, examining how sleep duration, quality, and regularity affect vascular and cardiovascular parameters. Recent publications demonstrate a sophisticated integration of sleep science with exercise physiology, particularly examining how sleep interventions affect vascular responses to exercise. His publication record shows consistent productivity with numerous articles in high-impact journals related to exercise science, vascular physiology, and sleep medicine. The research trends indicate a growing emphasis on sleep-vascular interactions, with recent work exploring chronotype effects on cerebral oxygenation, sleep extension impacts on vascular function, and the relationship between sleep irregularity and cardiovascular responses during exercise. Scholarship Catalyst Award, Texas Tech University (2024) Apple Polishing Award, Mortar Board Forum Chapter, Texas Tech University (2022) Innovative Project Award, American Heart Association (2019) Phi Beta Kappa Commendation for Inspired Teaching (2017) Beginning Grant-in-Aid, American Heart Association (2015) Faculty Spotlight Award, Texas Tech University (2012) Dr. Gonzales teaches several advanced courses including KIN 3306 Applied Exercise Physiology, KIN 5335 Cardiopulmonary Physiology, and KIN 7301 Advanced Exercise Physiology I. His research program has been supported by grants from the American Heart Association and internal Texas Tech University funding mechanisms. While specific laboratory details aren't provided in the available information, his research methodology appears to involve vascular function testing (including reactive hyperemia measurements), cerebral oxygenation monitoring, and comprehensive sleep assessment protocols.
Professor Jian Cui is a faculty member in the Department of Medicine at Penn State University's College of Medicine, specializing in the Division of Cardiology within the Penn State Heart and Vascular Institute. His research focuses on cardiovascular physiology with particular emphasis on autonomic nervous system regulation. His primary research interests include Sympathetic Nerve activity, Nerve Conduction, Muscle Sympathetic Nerve Activity, Baroreflex mechanisms, Heat Stress responses, Blood Pressure regulation, Heart Rate variability, and Whole-body Heating effects. His work significantly contributes to understanding cardiovascular control mechanisms in both healthy individuals and patients with conditions like peripheral artery disease and diabetes. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on cardiovascular reflexes, autonomic function, and hemodynamic regulation. His research consistently examines the interplay between neural control mechanisms and cardiovascular responses, particularly in pathological conditions like peripheral artery disease and diabetes mellitus. The work demonstrates sophisticated methodology in measuring sympathetic nerve activity and cardiovascular responses under various physiological stressors. Professor Cui has secured substantial research funding, primarily from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, supporting multiple projects investigating exercise pressor reflex, cardiovascular control mechanisms, and peripheral vascular responses. His laboratory maintains active collaborations with researchers including Sinoway, Leuenberger, and Hamaoka. His research program includes investigations into the role of limb veins in cardiovascular control, effects of heating on exercise pressor reflex in peripheral artery disease, and mechanisms of sympathetic responses to vascular distension. Current work extends to understanding glucose metabolism interactions with autonomic function and the effects of hyperoxia on cardiovascular parameters in vascular disease.
Dr. Urs Leuenberger is a Professor in the Department of Medicine Division of Cardiology at Penn State University , serving as Associate Director of both the Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) and Penn State Heart and Vascular Institute. His work intersects cardiovascular physiology, autonomic regulation, and translational medicine. Research Foci: Muscle Sympathetic Nerve Activity, Blood Pressure Control, Coronary Circulation, Peripheral Artery Disease, Intermittent Hypoxia, Exercise Reflexes Key Projects: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute-funded studies on circulatory control mechanisms, chemoreflex responses, and metabolic vasodilation inhibition Recent Publications (2023–2025) address: Intermittent hypoxia effects on neurocirculatory responses Dietary nitrate supplementation for coronary blood flow optimization Autonomic dysfunction in type 2 diabetes during exercise Hyperoxia impacts on cardiovascular tone Exercise hemodynamics in peripheral artery disease Collaborations span human physiology core laboratories with technical expertise in autonomic function assessment, limb blood flow measurement, and metabolic stress testing.
Jianhua Li, PhD, MD is a Professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology at Pennsylvania State University's College of Medicine, affiliated with the Penn State Heart and Vascular Institute. With an h-index of 27 and 2066 citations, he has produced 90 research outputs since 1996, including 83 articles, 5 review articles, 1 conference article, and 1 editorial. His research focuses on Cardiovascular Physiology , particularly the Exercise Pressor Reflex in Peripheral Artery Disease . His work investigates neural mechanisms involving Muscle Afferent Neuroscience , Baroreflex function, and Dorsal Root Ganglion Neuroscience . He studies how muscle afferents contribute to sympathetic responsiveness during exercise in conditions of arterial occlusion and ischemia-reperfusion. Dr. Li's research demonstrates how peripheral artery disease amplifies exercise pressor reflex through mechanisms involving acid-sensing ion channels (ASICs), P2X receptors, and inflammatory cytokines in dorsal root ganglion neurons. His work has significant implications for understanding cardiovascular complications during exercise in patients with vascular diseases. His laboratory has received continuous funding from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, with active projects extending through 2024. His research employs rat models to investigate molecular and physiological mechanisms underlying cardiovascular regulation during exercise in pathological conditions. Principal Investigator on multiple NIH-funded projects Active research extending through 2024 9 research projects completed since 2004
Dr Simon Kerr is a Lecturer at Newcastle University specializing in geriatric medicine and aging physiology, with 19 years of active research output (2005-2024). He serves as key co-investigator in the landmark LACE (Leucine And Creatine for Elderly) sarcopenia trial examining physical performance interventions in older adults. His research spans critical domains of aging health: Sarcopenia pathophysiology and therapeutic interventions Autonomic dysfunction in cardiovascular regulation Cognitive-vascular interactions in aging Blood pressure variability and mortality risk Carotid sinus hypersensitivity mechanisms Analysis of 15 recent publications reveals escalating focus on genetic determinants of sarcopenia (BDKRB2, ACE I/D variants) and multimodal interventions. His work consistently bridges molecular mechanisms (TGF-Beta signaling, renin-angiotensin system) with clinical outcomes through rigorous longitudinal and randomized trial designs. Dr Kerr maintains extensive collaborations with Newcastle's aging research leadership including Professor Avan Sayer and Professor Miles Witham. He contributes significantly to understanding how vascular physiology impacts cognitive trajectories, with particular emphasis on blood pressure dynamics as modifiable risk factors for age-related decline. As core member of the LACE trial team, he investigates pharmacological (perindopril) and nutritional (leucine) approaches to combat muscle wasting, while his earlier work established foundational links between autonomic function and cerebral outcomes in community-dwelling elders.
Enrico Tam is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences at the University of Verona. His primary affiliation is within the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. He holds roles in multiple academic committees, including the Faculty Board of the Neuroscience PhD program and the Council for the Department of Neurological Science and Vision. His research focuses on Exercise Physiology, particularly the physiological adaptations during extreme environments (e.g., microgravity, hypoxia) and metabolic regulation during physical activity. He is actively involved in teaching physiology modules across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including courses on Human Physiology and Biomedical Control in Training. Research Interests: - Limitations of maximal oxygen consumption in humans - Regulation of oxygen transport and circulation during exercise - Human adaptation to extreme environmental conditions (e.g., apnea, hypoxia) - Energetics of locomotion and exercise metabolism. His work integrates laboratory studies with applied research on exercise interventions for clinical populations and athletes. Key Projects: - Synergistic interventions for T2D mitochondrial dysfunction - Astronaut exercise prescriptions (MAP-ESA) - Cardiovascular responses to chronic exercise . Teaching Contributions: - Leads physiology courses in Sport Science, Physiotherapy, and Medical programs. - Coordinates advanced training modules for exercise professionals and clinicians. Laboratories and Facilities: Affiliated with the Exercise Physiology Lab and the Biomechanics Lab, focusing on metabolic, cardiovascular, and neuromuscular analyses during exercise.
Marianela Jordan is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Southern California, focused on cardiovascular research with a clinician-educator role. Her work integrates molecular mechanisms, genetic models, and translational medicine to address heart disease pathophysiology. Research interests include electronic cigarette-induced cardiotoxicity, genetic disorders like Huntington’s and muscular dystrophy, diabetes-related cardiomyopathy, and novel therapeutic interventions. She employs advanced techniques such as optogenetics, viral vectors, and nanomedicine for preclinical studies. Her publications (2002–2023) highlight expertise in cardiac dysfunction mechanisms, including studies on sodium-calcium exchangers, mitochondrial signaling, and biomaterial-based therapies. Key themes include understanding how environmental exposures (e.g., e-cigarettes), genetic mutations, and metabolic disorders impact heart function. Notable contributions include demonstrating e-cigarette-induced cardiac remodeling in obese mice and developing Zn2+-releasing phage nanoparticles for wound infection treatment. Her work bridges basic science and clinical applications, with potential implications for public health and personalized medicine. Grants and lab collaborations are not explicitly detailed in the provided text, though her extensive publication record suggests involvement in NIH-funded or industry partnerships. Education background and formal training details are not included here.
Gail Thomas is a Professor in the Department of Medicine at the Penn State College of Medicine, affiliated with the Division of Cardiology, Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI), and Penn State Heart and Vascular Institute. Her research focuses on cardiovascular physiology, with emphasis on skeletal muscle pathophysiology, hypertension, and mechanisms of vasoconstriction. Her work explores topics such as exercise pressor reflex modulation, nitric oxide signaling defects in muscular dystrophy, and translational research on cardiovascular treatments. Notable projects include studies on acid-sensing ion channels in exercise physiology and the role of oxidative stress in peripheral artery disease. Dr. Thomas has secured multiple grants from institutions like the National Institutes of Health (NIH), including projects investigating ischemia in muscular dystrophy and estrogen's role in vascular regulation. Her research has led to peer-reviewed publications in journals like Autonomic Neuroscience , American Journal of Physiology , and Hypertension .
