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Applied Biochemistry and Molecular Physiology
Research > Laboratories> Applied Biochemistry and Molecular Physiology
The Applied Biochemistry and Molecular Physiology Lab is set up to process, store, and analyze blood, urine, skeletal muscle and adipose tissue samples collected in all departmental research. The primary focus of this lab will be to conduct clinical research studies focusing on exercise and nutrition interventions that modulate physiological, biochemical, cellular and molecular changes in both healthy, athletic and clinical populations. This lab was recently renovated to double the square footage and add much-needed counter space, cabinets, sink, and a fume hood. The lab is equipped to assess a comprehensive array of biochemical, cellular, molecular and genetic changes in serum, whole blood, urine, skeletal muscle and adipose tissue samples. These assays will be completed largely in conjunction with the cardiopulmonary and body composition labs using the following technology: spectrophotometers, automated plate reader, real-time reverse transcriptase PCR, luminescence and chemiluminescence imaging/documentation system, electrophoresis, immunoblotting (e.g., Western, Northern, slot/dot blotting), HPLC, microarray analysis as well as many other small benchtop items (e.g., shakers, plate washer, analytical balance, pH meters, pipetters, microcentrifuges, orbital rocking platform, etc.).Current Research Interests:
- Age related changes in muscle hypertrophy and atrophy
- Utilizing both applied and basic science to optimize and understand physiological, biochemical, and molecular responses to exercise and nutrition interventions in sedentary, overweight populations.
- Impact of acute and chronic exercise and various nutritional interventions on the physiological, biochemical, and molecular responses and mechanisms that impact muscle strength, function, hypertrophy, atrophy and wasting in athletes, aging, and other clinical populations.
Department of Health
and Exercise Science • University of Oklahoma
1401 Asp Avenue, Room 104 • Norman, OK 73019
Phone: (405) 325-5211 • Fax: (405) 325-0594
1401 Asp Avenue, Room 104 • Norman, OK 73019
Phone: (405) 325-5211 • Fax: (405) 325-0594
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March 21, 2007