Edward J. Ryan, M.S.
eryan4@kent.edu
Dissertation: The effects of caffeine administration timing on cycling time trial performance
Research Focus: Caffeine supplementation, blood pressure homeostasis, catecholamine response to altitude
Chul-Ho Kim, M.S.
ckim4@kent.edu
Research Focus: Blood pressure homeostasis, caffeine supplementation, aging, Parkinson's research
Matthew V. Bliss, M.A.
mbliss2@kent.edu
Research Focus: Iron supplementation in ROTC and volleyball females, nutrition interventions
Emily Fickes, M.S.
Andrew Carnes, M.A.
Corey Peacock, M.A.
Directions to KSU Lab
The Exercise Physiology Laboratory is approximately 3200 square feet.
To study human physiology and performance in environmental extremes, we have:
- climatic/environmentally controlled chamber (Western Environmental)
- cold water immersion tank (Neslab)
- a hypoxic room (Colorado Altitude Training)
- lower body negative pressure box
- two temperature computers (DasyLab 5.0 and Isothermex)
- CorTemp ingestable pills to monitor body temperature (HQInc)
- four full sets of skin and rectal probes
- four full extreme cold weather clothing system outfits (ECWCS)
- mesh chairs and custom tables to perform dexterity tests in extreme cold
- sling psychrometer (humidity and windchill)
To assess aerobic and anaerobic performance, we have:
- two Parvo metabolic carts and four mouthpiece sets
- a Wingate ergometer (Monark Ergomedic Peak Bike 894Ea)
- two Quinton treadmills
- two electronically braked cycle ergometers (Lode Excalibur)
- four mechanically braked cycle ergometers (Monark Ergomedic 874E)
To assess muscular strength and endurance, we have:
- a full Cybex weight training circuit
- an Olympic bench press with plates ranging from 1.25-45 pounds
- a set of adjustable dumbbells (Bowflex)
To assess body composition, we have:
- a dual emission x-ray absorptiometry machine (DEXA)
- an underwater weighing tank
- 2 Lange and 2 Harpenden skinfold calipers
To assess cardiorespiratory dynamics, we have the newest technology in the field:
- impedance cardiography to measure cardiac output, stroke volume, and systemic vascular resistance
(Bio-Z Dx from Cardiodynamics)
- near infrared spectroscopy to measure cerebral and peripheral tissue oxygenation
(Somanetics, from John Gunstad)
- a Biopac to measure heart rate, respiration rate, and 3-dimensional skeletal muscle movement
- ten downloadable heart rate monitors (Polar RS-800)
- oxygen saturation monitor (Smith Medical Oximeter)
- spirometer (Puritan-Bennet Renaissance II)
To assess hematological responses to exercise and the environment, we have
- a fully equipped blood laboratory to perform hematocrit and hemoglobin analysis
- a centrifuge (accuSpin 3R, Fisher Scientific)
- a ten cubic meter -80 degree freezer (Ultra Low)
We also have a full time laboratory manager and laundry service, as needed.
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