My research focuses primarily on the impact of hypoxic environments on hormone-mediated muscle, heart and liver energy metabolism and their physiologic outcomes. Of particular interest is the role of hypoxemia-induced cortisol increases in muscle proteolysis and metabolic responses at high altitude, and the transalation of findings from studies in animal models to human pathophysiology (Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Ischemia-reporfusion injuries, COPD, etc).
We will be celebrating the scholarship, creativity and entrepreneurship of students from all eight colleges and interdisciplinary programs. The GradShow will conclude with a reception in which we will announce winners of more than $17,000 in awards. Top qualifiers from the GradShow are also invited to participate in the 3 Minute Challenge - winners of this challenge go on to become VPR Fellows. *Nov. 8 is the correct week for Fall 2021 celebrations, not to be confused with last year's Nov. 18, 2020date*