Departments of Kinesiology and Public Health

Education

• Post-doctoral research - Virginia Tech & Centre ValBio, Madagascar

• Ph.D. in Wildlife Conservation - Virginia Tech

• M.A. in Biology - University of Arkansas (UALR)

• B.S. in Biology - University of Central Arkansas

Current Teaching

• KIN 2040 Human Anatomy

Laboratory Affiliation

• Anatomy and Physiology

Research Interests

• Wildlife Conservation via non-invasive monitoring and population modeling
• Invasive and exotic species biology
• Free-ranging dog population control (MadDogInitiative link below) 
• Spatial and temporal species interactions
• Human-wildlife interactions

Selected Publications

Manuscripts

• Farris Z.J., Gerber B., Valenta K., Rafaliarison R., Razafimahaimodison JC, Larney E., Hariniaina T., Randriana Z., Wright P.C., and Chapman C.A. (2017). Threats to a rainforest carnivore community: a multi-year assessment of occupancy and co-occurrence in Madagascar. Biological Conservation 210: 116-124.
• Rich L., Davis C., Farris Z.J., et al. (2017). Assessing global patterns in carnivore occupancy and richness by integrating local camera trap surveys. Global Change Biology 26 (8): 918-929.
• Farris Z.J., Kelly M., Karpanty S., Murphy A., Andrianjakarivelo V.,Ratelolahy F., and Holmes C. (2016). The times are a changin': Native and exotic multi-season occupancy across Makira Natural Park, Madagascar. Biological Conservation 206: 320-328.
• *Brown K., Farris Z.J., Yesuf G., Gerber B., Rasambainarivo F., Karpanty S., Kelly M., Razafimahaimodison J.C., Larney E., Wright P., Johnson S. (2016). Assessing the potential co-occurrence of the introduced Asian common toad (Duttaphrynus melanostictus) with endemic carnivores in Madagascar. Biodiversity and Conservation.       *Dual first author
• Murphy A., Farris Z.J., Karpanty S., Andrianjakarivelo V., and Kelly M.J. (2016). Flagships in Peril: Habitat Degradation and Trends in Lemur Population Dynamics in Northeastern Madagascar. International Journal of Primatology.
• Farris Z.J., Golden, C., Kelly M.J., Karpanty S., Murphy, A., Andrianjakarivelo V.,Ratelolahy F., Holmes C., and Stauffer, D. (2015). Effects of hunting, exotic carnivores, micro-habitat, and landscape features on carnivore occupancy across the Masoala-Makira landscape, Madagascar. Plos One 
• Farris Z.J., Kelly M., Karpanty S., Ratelolahy F., and Holmes C. (2015). Patterns of spatial co-occurrence among native and exotic carnivores in Madagascar. Animal Conservation 
• Farris Z.J., Gerber B., Kelly M.J., Karpanty S., Murphy, F., and Andrianjakarivelo V., (2015). When carnivores roam: temporal patterns and partitioning among Madagascar’s native and exotic carnivores. Journal of Zoology 
• Farris Z.J., Karpanty S., Ratelolahy F., and Kelly M.J. (2014). Predator-primate distribution, activity, and co-occurrence in relation to habitat and human activity across fragmented and contiguous forests in northeastern Madagascar. International Journal of Primatology 
• Farris Z.J. (2012). Keeping a Field Notebook: A Review of Canfield, Michael R., editor. Field notes on science & nature. Harvard University Press, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Journal of Ecology. 
• Farris Z.J., Gerber B., Karpanty S., Kelly M.J., Ratelolahy F. (In press). Spatio-temporal interactions between a native and exotic carnivore in NE Madagascar: Evidence of spatial exclusion. In Small Carnivores: Evolution, Ecology, Behavior, and Conservation. Eds. E.D.L. San, J.J. Sato, J.L. Belant, & M.J. Somers. Wiley-Blackwell (Oxford).

Websites

Zach J. Farris

Mad Dog Initiative

Education

• Doctor of Philosophy, Biomechanics & Movement Science, University of Delaware

• Master of Science, Exercise Science / Sports Medicine, University of Delaware

• Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Boston University

Teaching Specialties

• Evaluation and treatment of athletic injuries and illnesses
• Physiologic implications of injury
• Utilizing evidence to guide clinical decision-making in sports medicine
• Implementation of screening & treatment programs to reduce injury risk in clinical practice

Current Teaching

• AT 5200 - Functional Human Anatomy
• AT 5300 - Examination, Diagnosis, and Treatment I
• AT 5350 - Physiology of Injury
• AT 5570 - Clinical Inquiry I
• AT 5690 - Athletic Training Clinical Experience III
• AT 5830 - Applied Health & Prevention Strategies
• AT 5970 - Clinical Inquiry II 
• KIN 5720 - Motor Behavior for Sport & Performance

Honors & Awards

• Fellow, National Athletic Trainers' Association (2024)
• Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity (2024)
• Distinguished Graduate Faculty (2024)
• Beaver College of Health Sciences Research & Scholarly Endeavors Award (2021)
• Board of Governors Appalachian State University School/College Teaching Award (2020)
• Appalachian State University Graduate Studies Academy of Outstanding Mentors (2020)

Professional Affiliations / Organizations

• Member, National Athletic Trainers Association
• Member, American College of Sports Medicine
• Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)
• North Carolina Licensed Athletic Trainer (LAT)
• Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

Laboratory Affiliation

• Injury Laboratory (Director)

Research Interests

• Neuromechanical implicatons of joint injuries
• Impact of attention and cognition on joint stability
• Central nervous system adaptations to training and rehabilitation
• Data processing & analysis in exercise science & sports medicine

Selected Publications

• Needle AR, Howard JS, Downing MB, Skinner JW. Neural-Targeted Rehabilitation Strategies to Restore Typical Activation after Joint Injury. J Athl Train; 2024. In Press.
• Kim KM, Needle AR, Kim JS, An YW, Cruz-Diaz D, Taube W. Disinhibitory Interventions for Chronic Ankle Instability: A systematic review with meta-analysis. Disabil Rehabil; 2024. 46(2):241-256.
• Needle AR, Tinsley JE, Cash JJ, Koeval BK, Barton JA, Howard JS. The effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation to the ankle pronators on neural excitability & functional status in patients with chronic ankle instability. Phys Ther Sport; 2023. 60:1-8.
• Bruce AS, Howard JS, van Werkhoven H, McBride JM, Needle AR. The effects of transcranial direct current stimulation on chronic ankle instability. Med Sci Sport Exerc. 2020; 52(2):335-344. 
• Needle AR, Rosen AB. Why re-think injury rehabilitation? Athl Train Sport Health Care. 2020; 12(6):243-244.
• Kaminski TW, Needle AR, Delahunt EA. Prevention of Lateral Ankle Sprains. J Athl Train. 2019. 54(6):650-661.
• Burcal CJ, Needle AR, Custer LC, Rosen AB. The effects of cognitive loading on motor behavior in injured individuals: a systematic review. Sports Med. 2019. In press.
• Stirling AM, McBride JM, Merritt EK, Needle AR. Nervous system excitability and joint stiffness following short-term dynamic ankle immobilization. Gait Posture. 2018;59(Supplement C):46-52.
• Rosen AB, Needle AR, Ko J. Ability of Functional Performance Tests to Identify Individuals With Chronic Ankle Instability: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis. Clin J Sport Med. 2017;In Press
• Needle AR, Lepley AS, Grooms D. Evidence of Neurological Adaptation after Ligamentous Injury: A summary of assessment, findings, and clinical interpretation.  Sports Med. 2017. 47(7): 1271-1288.
• Kim AS, Needle AR, Thomas SJ, Higginson CI, Kaminski TW, Swanik CB. A sex comparison of reactive knee stiffness under cognitive loads. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2016; 35: 86-92. 
• Needle AR, Swanik CB, Baumeister J, Schubert M, Reinecke K, Higginson JS, Farquhar WB, Kaminski TW, Higginson JS. Decoupling of Laxity & Cortical Activation in Unstable Ankles during Ligamentous Loading. Eur J Appl Phys. 2014; 114:2129-2138.
• Needle AR, Baumeister J, Kaminski TW, Farquhar WB, Higginson JS, Swanik CB. Neuromechanical coupling in the regulation of muscle tone and joint stiffness. Scand J Med Sci Sport. 2014; 24 (5): 737-748.
• Needle AR, Palmer JA, Kesar TM, Binder-McLeod SA, Swanik CB. Brain regulation of muscle tone in healthy and functionally unstable ankles. J Sport Rehab. 2013; 22(3):202-11.

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ResearchGate Profile

Google Scholar Profile

Education

• Ph.D., Auburn University
  • Program: Kinesiology
  • Concentration: Exercise Physiology

• M.S., University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
  • Program: Human Performance
  • Concentration: Applied Sport Science

• B.S., University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
  • Major: Human Biology
  • Concentration: Exercise Science

Current Teaching

• KIN 2005 – Introduction to Physiological Assessment
• KIN 3002 – Exercise Physiology
• KIN 3003 – Exercise Physiology Laboratory
• KIN 5624 – Physiology of Exercise

Professional Affiliations/Organizations

• American Physiological Society
• American College of Sports Medicine

Laboratory Affiliation

• Applied Biomarker Laboratory (Director)

Research Interests

• Biomarkers of concussion injury
• Lactate metabolism

Publications

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Rogatzki%20MJ&sort=date

Education

• Post-doctoral research fellowship - University of Missouri, Columbia

• Ph.D. in Bioenergetics - East Carolina University

• M.A. in Physical Education - California State University, Chico

• B.S. in Exercise Physiology - California State University, Chico

Current Teaching

• KIN 2035 - Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology
• KIN 3002 - Exercise Physiology
• KIN 3003 - Exercise Physiology Laboratory

Professional Affiliations / Organizations

• American Physiological Society
• American College of Sports Medicine

Laboratory Affiliation

• Biochemistry (Director)
• Vivarium

Research Interests

• My primary scholarly interests include investigating the mechanisms responsible for sarcopenia (the age-related loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength) and skeletal muscle repair/regeneration after injury. My laboratory seeks to develop exercise and/or nutritional interventions for the treatment/prevention of sarcopenia and enhanced recovery of skeletal muscle from damage.
• Furthermore, my laboratory focuses on the role inflammation plays in sarcopenia and the failed regrowth from atrophy in aged skeletal muscle, as well as in skeletal muscle repair and regeneration after injury.
• Additionally, my laboratory investigates the role of exercise on the composition and diversity of the gut microbiome.

Current research projects include:

• Phytoecdysteroid supplementation on growth and function characteristics in young and old skeletal muscle in response to resistance and endurance exercise
• Phytoecdysteroid supplementation on the recovery of function and structural characteristics in young and old skeletal muscle in response to eccentric contraction-induced injury
• Influence of exercise on the composition, diversity, and function of the gut microbiota in young and aging subjects
• Effect of exercise on the recolonization and function of the gut microbiota after a course of antibiotics

Selected Publications

Google Scholar link for all publications

^# - denotes student trainee

• Zwetsloot, K.A., L.M. Westerkamp, B.F. Holmes, and T. P. Gavin. “AMPK regulates basal skeletal muscle capillarization and VEGF expression, but is not necessary for the angiogenic response to exercise.” Journal of Physiology. 586(24). 6021-6035. 2008. doi: 10.1113/jphysiol.2008.159871
• Zwetsloot, K.A.*, A. Nedergaard*, T.E. Childs, and F.W. Booth. “Differences in transcriptional patterns of extracellular matrix, inflammatory, and myogenic regulatory genes in myofibroblasts, fibroblasts, and muscle precursor cells isolated from old male rat skeletal muscle using a novel cell isolation procedure.” Biogerontology. 13(4). 383-398. 2012. * - denotes authors contributed equally to this work. doi: 10.1007/s10522-012-9382-7
• Zwetsloot, K.A., T.E. Childs, L.T. Gilpin, and F.W. Booth. “Zero-passaged muscle precursor cells from old skeletal muscle have delayed proliferation and differentiation.” Cell Proliferation. 46(1). 45-57. 2013. doi: 10.1111/cpr.12007
• Zwetsloot, K.A., C.S. John^#, M.M. Lawrence^#, R.A. Battista, and R.A. Shanely. “High intensity interval training induces a modest inflammatory response in young active men.” Journal of Inflammation Research. 7. 9-17. 2014. doi: 10.2147/JIR.S54721
• Shanely, R.A., K.A. Zwetsloot, N.T. Triplett, M.P. Meaney, G.E. Farris, and D.C. Nieman. “Human skeletal muscle biopsy procedures using the modified Bergström technique.” Journal of Visualized Experiments. (91) e51812. 2014.  doi:10.3791/51812
• Zwetsloot, K.A., R.A. Shanely, E.K. Merritt, and J.M. McBride. Invited Review: “Phytoecdysteroids: A Novel, Non-Androgenic Alternative for Muscle Health and Performance.”  Journal of Steroids & Hormonal Science. 12:e001. 2014. doi: 10.4172/2157-7536.S12-e001
• Godwin, J.S.^#, C.F. Hodgman^#, A.R. Needle, K.A. Zwetsloot, and R.A. Shanely. Whole-body Heat Shock Accelerates Recovery from Impact-Induced Skeletal Muscle Damage in Mice. Conditioning Medicine. 2(4): 184-191. August 2020. http://www.conditionmed.org/Data/View/9543?type=300
• Nieman, D.C., K.A. Zwetsloot, A.J. Simonson, A.T. Hoyle, X. Wang, H.K. Nelson, C. Lefranc-Millot, and L. Guerin-Deremaux. Effects of Whey and Pea Protein Supplementation on Post-Eccentric Exercise Muscle Damage: A Randomized Trial. Nutrients. 12(8): 2382. August 2020. doi: 10.3390/nu12082382
• Lawrence, M.M.^#, K.A. Zwetsloot, S.T. Arthur, C.A. Sherman^#, J.R. Huot, V. Badmaev, M. Grace, M.A. Lila, D.C. Nieman, and R.A. Shanely. Phytoecdysteroids Do Not Have Anabolic Effects in Skeletal Muscle in Sedentary Aging Mice. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - Special Issue: Regulation of Muscle Mass, Exercise, and Metabolism. 18, 370. January 2021.  doi: 10.3390/ijerph18020370
• Zwetsloot, K.A., R.A. Shanely, J.S. Godwin^#, and C.F. Hodgman^#. Phytoecdysteroids Accelerate Recovery of Skeletal Muscle Function Following in vivo Eccentric Contraction-Induced Injury in Adult and Old Mice. Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences - Exercise and Aging with Musculoskeletal Conditions. 2. 1-13. November 2021. doi: 10.3389/fresc.2021.757789
• Koopmans, P.J.^# and K.A. Zwetsloot. A simple and inexpensive running wheel model for progressive resistance training in mice. Journal of Visualized Experiments. (182), e63933, April 2022. doi:10.3791/63933
• Stewart, J.A.^#, E.K. Merritt, D.E. Lidstone, J.M. McBride, and K.A. Zwetsloot. Prolonged cycling lowers subsequent running mechanical efficiency in collegiate triathletes. BMC Sports Science, Medicine, and Rehabilitation. 14(149). August 2022. doi: 10.1186/s13102-022-00543-w
• Koopmans, P.J.^#, T.K. Williams-Frey^#, and K.A. Zwetsloot. "Stuart has got the PoWeR! Skeletal muscle adaptations to a novel heavy progressive weighted wheel running exercise model in C57BL/6 mice." Experimental Physiology. 109:271-282.October 2023. doi.org/10.1113/EP091494
• Koopmans, P.J.^#, K.A. Zwetsloot, and K.A. Murach. Invited Review: “Going Nuclear: Molecular adaptations to exercise mediated by myonuclei” - Special Issue: "Molecular Mechanisms of Exercise-Induced Skeletal Muscle Health”; Sports Medicine and Health Science. 5.1. March 2023. doi: 10.1016/j.smhs.2022.11.005
• Brooks, C.N., M.E. Wight^#, O.E. Azeez^#, R.M. Bleich, and K.A. Zwetsloot. Invited Review: “Growing old together: What we know about the influence of diet and exercise on the aging host’s microbiome.” Frontiers in Sports and Active Living. 5:1168731. April 2023. doi: 10.3389/fspor.2023.1168731

Education

• 2001-2006 East Carolina University - Greenville, NC
  • Department of Exercise and Sport Science
  • Ph.D. Bioenergetics
  • Mentor: G. Lynis Dohm Ph.D., Department of Physiology
  • Dissertation Title: The Role of PKCBeta in Skeletal Muscle Insulin Resistance.

• 1999-2001 California State University, Chico Chico, CA
  • Department of Kinesiology
  • M.A. Physical Education (emphasis in Exercise Physiology)
  • Mentor: John (Jack) Azevedo Ph.D.
  • Thesis Title: Correlation of Glucose Transport and GlucoseTransporter Protein in Human Skeletal Muscle.

• 1994-1999 California State University, Chico Chico, CA
  • Department of Physical Education and Exercise Science
  • B.S. Exercise Physiology

Teaching Specialties

• Obesity Prevention, Chronic and Infectious Disease, Rural Public Health, Exercise Physiology and Prescription, and Emergency Response & CPR

Current Teaching

• KIN 2005 Introduction to Physiological Assesssment
• KIN 3100 Emergency Care and CPR
• KIN 3120 Health and Fitness Facility Safety and Management
• KIN 4800 Exercise Prescription
• PH 2200 Chronic and Infectious Diseases
• PH 4400 Obesity Prevention

Professional Affiliations

• American Public Health Association (APHA)
• American Red Cross

 Community Affiliations

• Watauga Housing Council Volunteer
• Hunger and Health Coalition Volunteer 

Research Interests

• Obesity and Insulin Resistance

Publications and Presentations

• R. Andrew Shanely, Jennifer J. Zwetsloot, Thomas J. Jurrissen, Lauren T. Carson, Kevin A. Zwetsloot, Alan R. Needle, Anna E. Bishop, Guoyao Wu, and Penelope Perikns-Veazie. Daily watermelon consumption decreases plasma sVCAM-1 levels in overweight and obese postmenopausal women. Journal of Nutrition Research. 2020 Apr;76:9-19.
• Bouldin ED, Vandenberg A, Roy M, Hege A, Zwetsloot JJ, Howard JS. Prevalence and domains of disability within and outside Appalachian North Carolina: 2013-2016 BRFSS. Disability and Health Journal. 2020 Apr;13(2).
• Sharaievska I, Battista RA, Zwetsloot J, Use of Physical Activity Monitoring Devices by Families in Rural Communities: Qualitative Approach. JMIR Pediatr Parent 2019;2(1):e10658. 
• Jennifer J. Zwetsloot, Rebecca A. Battista, Kristopher Hartley, Chris Demczar, Alanna Young, and Erica Larson. Reducing attrition and improving program adherence in a physician-referred weight loss program for adults. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. May 2018.
• Jennifer J. Zwetsloot, Lindsey Miller, Barrett Ward, Christina Gilboy, Hannah McGlamery. The Acute Resting Metabolic Response to Energy Deficit caused by Increased Expenditure vs. Caloric Restriction. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 47(5S):639, May 2015.
• Zwetsloot, J.J., E.B. Tapscott, P. Buttrick, M. Leitges, G.L. Dohm.  PKC beta knockout blocks insulin stimulated IRS1ser307 phosphorylation.  Experimental Biology 2006, San Francisco, CA.  FASEB, (Abstract Supplement), #209.13, 2006.
• John P. Thyfault, Melaine G.-Cree, Jill A. Bell, Jennifer J. Zwetsloot, Timothy R. Koves, Robert R. Wolfe, Deborah M. Muoio and G.L. Dohm.  The impact of obesity, muscle contraction, and insulin on skeletal muscle lipids: a lipidomics approach.  Integrative Biology of Exercise, 2006. 
• Zwetsloot, J.J., D. Zheng, W. Pories, K. MacDonald, and G.L. Dohm.  Link between PKCb and IRS-1 serine phosphorylation in obese human skeletal muscle.  American Diabetes Association Annual Meeting 2005, San Diego, CA.  Diabetes, 54 (Supplement 1), A324, #1335-P,  2005.

Education

• Ph.D. in Kinesiology (Biomechanics), The Pennsylvania State University, 2014

• M.S. in Kinesiology (Biomechanics), The Pennsylvania State University, 2008

• B.Soc.Sci. in Sports Psychology, The University of Pretoria (South Africa), 2004

• B.Eng. in Electrical Engineering, The University of Pretoria (South Africa), 1998

Current Teaching

• KIN 3550 – Introduction to Biomechanics
• KIN 5591 – Biomechanical Laboratory Assessment

Professional Affiliations / Organizations

• American Society of Biomechanics

Laboratory Affiliation

• Measuring Motion (Director)

Research Interests

• Novel motion analysis techniques to assess movement outside the traditional laboratory

Selected Publications

• Hawley, VS, Gurchiek, RD, van Werkhoven, H. (2022). Can foot anthropometry predict vertical jump performance? Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 36(7), 1860-1865.
• Farina, KA, Needle AR, van Werkhoven, H. (2021). Continuous tracking of foot strike pattern during a maximal 800-meter run. Sensors, 21(17), 5782.
• van Werkhoven, H, Farina, KA, Langley, MH. (2019). Using a soft conformable foot sensor to measure changes in foot strike angle during running. Sports, 7, 184.
• Gurchiek, RD, McGinnis, RS, Needle AR, McBride, JM, van Werkhoven, H. (2018). An adaptive filtering algorithm to estimate sprint velocity using a single inertial sensor. Sports Engineering, 21, 389-399.
• van Werkhoven, H, Piazza, SJ. (2017). Does foot anthropometry predict metabolic cost in running? Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 33, 317-322.
• Gurchiek, RD, McGinnis, RS, Needle AR, McBride, JM, van Werkhoven, H. (2017) The use of a single inertial sensor to estimate 3-dimensional ground reaction force during accelerative running tasks. Journal of Biomechanics, 61, 263-268.

Education

• Postdoctoral Research Fellow, The Pennsylvania State University, 2010-2013
  • Specialization: Thermal and microvascular physiology

• Ph.D. Loughborough University (United Kingdom), 2005-2009
  • Specialization; Thermal Physiology

• B.Sc. (Hons) Human Biology, Loughborough University (United Kingdom), 2002-2005

Current Teaching

• KIN 2050 Human Physiology
• KIN 4300 Environmental Physiology

Professional Affiliations

• American Physiological Society
• American Heart Association
• American College of Sports Medicine

Laboratory Affiliation

• Environmental & Occupational Physiology Laboratory  (Director)

Research Interests

Dr. Smith is Director of the Environmental & Occupational Physiology Laboratory which focuses on human thermoregulation and physiological responses to environmental stressors.  Current research includes utilizing novel approaches, including microdialysis and laser Doppler flowmetry, for assessing dermal carcinogen absorption and elucidating key factors modulating absorption during occupational exposure in firefighters. Understanding carcinogen exposure routes is of fundamental importance in various occupational settings to inform risk mitigation strategies and improve long term health outcomes. Additonal ongoing lines of investigation include examining in vivo signaling mechanisms underlying thermoregulatory and microvascular dysfunction in primary aging and cardiovascular disease groups.

Selected Research Publications 

For a complete list of publications: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/1J9H8tsT6Qz5V/bibliography/public/

• Kasey Klieber, Caroline  J. Smith, Steven D Beck, Adam Hege, Makenzie G Corgan, Crystal A West, Lainey Hunnicutt, Scott R Collier. Familiarization with ambulatory sleep and blood pressure monitoring is necessary for representative data collection. Physiological Reports, October 2023. doi.org/10.14814/phy2.15843
• Wait, S.O., Charkoudian, N., Skinner, J.W., Smith, C.J. (2023). Combining hypoxia with thermal stimuli in humans: physiological responses to complex environments. Am J Physiol. Reg Integr Comp Physiol. 324(6): R677-R690.
• Margaret C. Morrissey, Douglas J. Casa, Gabrielle J. Brewer, William M. Adams, Yuri Hosokawa, Courteney L. Benjamin, Andrew J. Grundstein, David Hostler, Brendon P. McDermott, Meredith L. McQuerry, Rebecca L. Stearns, Erica M. Filep, David W. DeGroot, Juley Fulcher, Andreas D. Flouris, Brenda L. Jacklitsch, John F. Jardine, Rebecca M. Lopez, Ronda B. McCarthy, Yannis Pitisladis, Riana R. Pryor, Zachary J. Schlader, Caroline J. Smith, Denise L. Smith, June T. Spector, Jennifer K. Vanos, W. Jon Williams, Nicole T. Vargas, Susan W. Yeargin. (2021). Heat Safety in the Workplace: Modified Delphi Consensus to Establish Strategies and Resources to Protect U.S Workers. GeoHealth 1;5(8): e2021GH000443.
• Sui, X., Terán, J. E., Feng, C., Wustrow, K., Smith, C.J. Vinueza, N. R. (2020). Quantification of anthracene after dermal absorption test via APCI-tandem mass spectrometry. Analytical Methods. doi.10.1039/D0AY00486C 
• Collier SR, McCraw C, Campany M, Lubkeman A, StClair P, Ji H, Sandberg K, Morgan J., Smith C.J. (2020). Comparison of Withings Body Cardio to Gold Standard Measurements of Pulse-Wave Velocity and Body Composition. J Pers Med. 10(1): 17.
• Smith, C.J. (2019). Pediatric Thermoregulation: Considerations in the Face of Global Climate Change. Nutrients, 26;11(9). doi: 10.3390/nu11092010.
• Smith, C.J. and Havenith, G. (2019). Upper body sweat mapping provides evidence of relative sweat redistribution towards the periphery following hot-dry heat acclimation.Temperature. 7;6(1):50-65. doi: 10.1080/23328940.2019.1570777.
• Smith CJ, Craighead DH, Alexander LM. (2017). Effects of vehicle microdialysis solutions on cutaneous vascular responses to local heating. J Appl Physiol. doi: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00498.2017. [Epub ahead of print]
• Craighead, D.H., Smith, C.J., and Alexander, L.M. (2017). Blood pressure normalization via pharmacotherapy improves cutaneous microvascular function through NO-dependent and independent-medchanisms. Microcirculation. 2017 Oct; 24(7). doi: 10.1111/micc.12382.]
• Smith C.J. and Johnson, J. (2016). Responses to hyperthermia. Optimizing heat dissipation by convection and evaporation: Neural control of skin blood flow and sweating in humans. Auton Neurosci. 196: 25-36
• Alley, J.R., Mazzochi, J.W., Smith, C.J., Morris, D.M., and S.R. Collier. (2015). Effects of exercise timing on sleep architecture and nocturnal blood pressure. J Strength Cond Res.29(5): 1378-1385
• Smith, C.J., Alexander, L.M., and W.L. Kenney. (2013). Non-Uniform, Age-Related Decrements in Regional Sweating and Skin Blood Flow. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol. 305(8): R877-R88
• Smith, C.J., Santhanam, L., and L.M. Alexander. (2013). Rho-Kinase activity and cutaneous vasoconstriction is upregulated in essential hypertensive humans. Microvasc Res.87: 58-64
• Smith, C.J., Kenney, W.L., and L.M. Alexander. (2013). Regional relation between skin blood flow and sweating to passive heating and local administration of acetylcholine in young, healthy humans. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol. 304: R566-R573
• Smith, C.J., Machado-Moreira, C.A., Plant, G., Hodder, S., Havenith, G. and N.A.S. Taylor. (2012). Design Data for Footwear - Sweating Distribution on the Human Foot. Int. J. Clothing Science and Technology. 25(1): 43-58
• Smith, C.J. and G. Havenith. (2012). Body Mapping of Sweating Patterns in Athletes: A Sex Comparison. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 44(12): 2350-2361
• Bruning, R.S., Santhanam, L., Stanhewicz, A.E., Smith, C. J., Berkowitz, D.E., Kenney W.L., and L.A. Holowatz. (2012). Endothelial nitric oxide synthase mediates cutaneous vasodilation during local heating and is attenuated in middle-aged human skin. J Appl Physiol. 112: 2019-2026
• Stanhewicz, A.E., Bruning, R.S., Smith, C.J., Kenney, W.L., and L.A. Holowatz. (2012). Local tetrahydrobiopterin administration augments reflex cutaneous vasodilation through nitric oxide-dependent mechanisms in aged human skin. J Appl Physiol. 112: 791-797
• Smith, C.J., Santhanam, L., Bruning, R.S., Stanhewicz, A.E., Berkowitz, D.E., and L.A. Holowatz. (2011). Upregulation of iNOS contributes to attenuated eNOS-dependent cutaneous vasodilation in essential hypertensive humans. Hypertension. 58: 935-942
• Smith, C.J., and G. Havenith. (2011). Body mapping of sweating patterns in male athletes in mild exercise induced hyperthermia. Eur J Appl Physiol. 111(7): 1391-1404
• Havenith, G., Fogarty, A., Bartlett, B., Smith, C.J., and V. Ventenat. (2008). Male and female upper body sweat distribution during running measured with technical absorbents. Eur J Appl Physiol. 104: 245-255

Education

• Post-Doctoral Fellowship, 1999
  University of Jyvaskyla (Finland), Neuromuscular Research Center
  Major field of study: Biomechanics

• Ph.D., Southern Cross University (Australia), 1999
  School of Exercise Science and Sport Management
  Major field of study: Human Movement Studies

• M.S., The Pennsylvania State University, 1995
  Department of Exercise and Sport Science
  Major field of study: Exercise Physiology

• B.S., West Virginia University, 1993
  Department of Physical Education
  Major field of study: Exercise Physiology

Teaching Specialties

• Biomechanics

Current Teaching

• KIN 3550 Introduction to Biomechanics
• KIN 5710 Biomechanics

Professional Affiliations / Organizations

• National Strength & Conditioning Association

Laboratory Affiliation

• Neuromuscular and Biomechanics (Director)

Research Interests

• Muscle Strength & Power, Athletic Performance, Stretch-Shortening Cycle

Recent Publications

Cleary, A., J.B. Winchester, K.C. Cochrane-Snyman, J.M. McBride. The relationship between the NBA draft combine tests, advanced performance metrics and perceived performance in NCAA division I men’s basketball. Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, doi: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000005312, 2025.

Driggers, A.R., A.C. Fry, K.C. Cochrane-Snyman, J.P. Wagle, J.M. McBride. Effectiveness of single-leg isometric bridge and Nordic hamstring exercise testing for prediction of hamstring injury risk in professional baseball players. American Journal of Sports Medicine, doi: 10.1177/03635465251371789, volume 53, issue 12, pages 2924-2932, 2025.

McBride, J.M., E.C. Bauer, N.C. Kaufmann, N. Travis Triplett, R.A. Shanely. Handgrip strength associated with leg strength, power and muscle mass in 18-64-year-old males and females. Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, doi: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000005089, volume 39, issue 5, 2025.

Watson, J., J.B. Winchester, J.M. McBride, V. Cazas-Moreno. The effect of differing potentiation modalities on acute performance in collegiate athletes. Journal of Exercise & Nutrition, doi: 10.53520/jen2025.103187, volume 8, issue 5, pages 1-10, 2025.

Kerns, J.A., A.S. Zwart, P.S. Perez, R.D. Gurchiek, J.M. McBride. Effect of IMU location on estimation of ground reaction force in jumping. Frontiers In Bioengineering and Biotechnology, doi: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1112866, volume 11, page 1-8, 2023.

Ottinger, C.R., J.J. Tufano, K.C. Snyman, R. Gheith, J.M. McBride. Offset loading in a bilateral squatting movement pattern influences ground reaction force and muscle activity in the dominant and non-dominant limb. International Journal of Sports Physiology & Performance, doi: 10.1123/ijspp.2022-0407, volume 18, issue 5, pages 523-529, 2023.

Stewart, J.A., E.K. Merritt, D.E. Lidstone, J.M. McBride, K.A. Zwetsloot. Prolonged cycling lowers subsequent running mechanical efficiency in collegiate triathletes. BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, volume 14, issue 149, pages 1-7, 2022.

McBride, J.M., M.J. Hackmann, S Nimphius, B. Cense. In vivo PS-OCT needle probe scan of human skeletal muscle. Biomedical Optics Express, volume 13, issue 3, pages 1386-1397, 2022. (8th most viewed paper in Biomedical Optics Express in 2022)

McBride, J.M. Muscle actuators, not springs, drive maximal effort human locomotive performance. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, volume 20, issue 4, pages 766-777, 2021.

McBride, J.M., S. Nimphius. Biological system algorithm reflected in sub-system joint work distribution movement strategies: influence of strength and eccentric loading. Scientific Reports, volume 10, issue 1, 12052, 2020.

Education

• Ph.D. 2015 Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Rehabilitation, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL

• M.S. 2010 Exercise Science, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC

• B.S. 2004 Biology, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH

Current Teaching

• KIN 5620 - Advanced Cardiorespiratory Physiology
• KIN 5635 - Electrocardiographic Interpretation
• KIN 5645 - Current Trends in Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology
• KIN 5660 - Exercise Prescription & Chronic Disease Management

Professional Affiliations/Organizations

• American College of Sports Medicine
• Clinical Exercise Physiology Association
• American College of Sports Medicine - certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist

Laboratory Affiliation

• Cardiovascular Research Laboratory (Director)

Research Interests

• Cardiovascular disease prevention in high risk populations
• Sex differences and effects of aging on cardiovascular function
• Rural health and cardiovascular disease
• Exercise and endothelial function
• Oxidative stress and disease

Selected Publications

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• Sex differences in arterial stiffness and blood pressure following resistance exercise. Kappus RM, Rushing CC, McShea KT. Int J Sports Med. 2025 Jun 12. doi: 10.1055/a-2605-5548.
• Bridging the Gap: Promoting Physical Activity in College-Aged Students. Scroggs GJ, Battista RA, Kappus RM. Prev Chronic Dis 2025;22:250118. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd22.250118.
• The Effects of Previous Amenorrhea on Endothelial and Vascular Function. Williford KT, Frye EV, Kappus RM.  International Journal of Endocrinology, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1155/ije/6305659.
• Addressing Physical Inactivity in Aging, Rural Communities. Kappus RM. J Clin Exerc Physiol.  (2024) 13 (1): 18–21.
• Healthy Aging: The Role of Physical Activity in Optimizing Cardiovascular Health. Kappus RM, Kowalski RJ. JIHHS, 3(1). 2023.
• The Impact of COVID-19 on Cardiovascular Health Behaviors in Student Veterans. Canjar MR, Richard DL, Kappus RM. Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases. 2022 Mar;32(3):727-733. 
• The feasibility of a novel method of bystander CPR training: A pilot study. Kappus RM, McCullough G. Am J Emerg Med. 2020 Mar;38(3):594-597.
• Effect of oxidative stress on racial differences in vascular function at rest and during hand grip exercise. Kappus RM, Bunsawat K, Brown MD, Phillips SA, Haus JM, Baynard T, Fernhall B. J Hypertens. 2017 Jun 7. 
• Racial Differences in Endothelial Function Following Antioxidant Supplementation. Kappus RM, Bunsawat K, Rosenberg AJ, Fernhall B. Int J Sports Med 2017 Feb 20.
• Sex Differences in Autonomic Function Following Maximal Exercise. Kappus RM, Ranadive SM, Yan H, Lane-Cordova AD, Cook MD, Sun P, Harvey IS, Wilund KR, Woods JA, Fernhall B. Biology of Sex Differences. 2015 Dec 1;6:28.
• Effect of Aspirin Supplementation on Hemodynamics in Older Firefighters. Lane-Cordova AD, Ranadive SM, Yan H, Kappus RM, Sun P, Bunsawat K, Smith DL, Horn GP, Ploutz-Snyder R, Fernhall B. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2015 Dec;47(12):2653-9
• Caffeine delays autonomic recovery following acute exercise. Bunsawat K, White DW, Kappus RM, Baynard T. Eur J Prev Cardiol. 2015 Nov;22(11):1473-9
• Sex Differences in Ventricular-Vascular Coupling Following Endurance Training. Lane AD, Ranadive SM, Yan H, Kappus RM, Cook MD, Wilund K, Woods J, Fernhall B. European Journal of Applied Physiology. 2014 Dec;114(12):2597-606
• Effect of Acute Moderate Exercise on Induced Inflammation and Arterial Function in Older Adults. Ranadive SM, Kappus RM, Cook MD, Yan H, Lane AD, Woods JA, Wilund KR, Iwamoto G, Vanar V, Tandon R, Fernhall B. Exp Physiol. 2014 Apr;99(4):729-39.
• Hemodynamic and arterial stiffness differences between African-Americans and Caucasians following maximal exercise. Yan H, Ranadive SM, Heffernan KS, Lane AD, Kappus RM, Cook MD, Wu PT, Sun P, Harvey IS, Woods JA, Wilund KR, Fernhall B. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. 2014 Jan;306(1):H60-8.
• Obesity and Overweight are Associated with Increased Carotid Diameter and Decreased Arterial Function in Young Otherwise Healthy Men. Kappus RM, Fahs CA, Smith D, Horn GP, Agiovlasitis S, Rossow L, Jae SY, Heffernan KS, Fernhall B. Am J Hypertension. 2013 Sep 18.

Education

• The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
  • Ph.D. Kinesiology - Sport and Exercise Psychology Concentration
  • Doctoral Minor – Educational Research Methodology
  • Post-Baccalaureate Certificate – Women and Gender Studies

• The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
  • M.S. Psychology - Research
  • Area of concentration: Sport Psychology

• The University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
  • B.A. Political Science

Teaching Specialties

• Sport and exercise psychology
• Health behaviors
• Data analysis
• Research methods

Current Teaching

• Psychological Aspects of Kinesiology (KIN 2700)
• Data Analysis in Kinesiology (KIN 5592)
• Introduction to Research Principles and Design (KIN 5000)
• Introduction to Sport Psychology in Professional Practice (KIN 5730)
• Behavior Change, Health, and Exercise for Clinical Populations (KIN 5731)

Professional Affiliations

• American Psychological Association; Division 47
• Association of Applied Sport Psychology
• North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Psychical Activity

Laboratory Affiliation

• Human Behavior in Physical Activity (Director)

Research Interests

• Motivation for exercise, physical activity behavior, and sport participation
• Physical activity and quality of life in special populations (MS, Parkinson's) 
• Health behavior change through effective goal setting
• Underlying athlete motivation to use PEDs in sport
• Gender differences in sport and physical activity