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Exercise Biochemistry Lab

Exercise Biochemistry Lab

Our lab's focus is exercise physiology, sports nutrition, metabolism and muscle physiology. Our research focuses on investigating nutraceuticals for health, athletic performance and recovery and metabolic manipulation for performance and health.

Research Focus Areas

  • Metabolic Health

    We investigate the manipulation of macronutrient intake pre- and post-exercise, the impact of fasted vs. fed exercise on metabolism, and appetite hormones.

  • Nutraceuticals

    We investigate the use of natural compounds for health, performance and recovery. Specifically, we investigate tart cherry (Prunus cerasus L.) and curcumin (the principal curcuminoid in Curcuma longa).

Equipment

  • Ultra-low freezer
  • Plate Reader
  • UV/VIS Spectrophotometer
  • Miscellaneous equipment (single and multi-channel pipets, waterbaths, plate shakers, vortexers, etc.)