Human Exercise Physiology Lab
Directors: Tom Barstow, Ph.D. & Craig A. Harms, PhD
Dr. Craig Harms' Laboratory Activities
The primary research interests in my lab seek to determine the limits of the human cardiopulmonary control system for gas exchange, respiratory muscle pressure development and for ventilatory output across genders in health and in disease.
Ongoing Projects
We are currently investigating the role of antioxidants in reducing diaphragmatic fatigue and the role of physical activity, diet, and body composition in reducing airway hyper-responsiveness.
Dr. Tom Barstow's Laboratory Activities
The primary research interests in my laboratory focus on muscle and cardiovascular responses to exercise, including capillary gas exchange, and on the metabolic and circulatory changes that describe the progression of insulin resistance from health to diabetes.
Ongoing Projects
- Evaluating the balance between the kinetics of adjustment of capillary blood flow (Qcap) and muscle oxygen utilization during exercise and recovery, using NIRS.
- Documenting the progressive changes in micro- and macrovascular endothelial function with increasing insulin resistance.
Lab contact information
Human Exercise Physiology Lab
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Office: AH 208
Phone: 785-532-0706
Email: caharms@ksu.edu
What's New
- Dr. Bopp’s Fall 2008 KIN 830 class completed a service learning project assessing how bike-friendly Manhattan is. For a copy of this report, click here
- The Kinesiology department is now offering a Kinesiology minor and a new Concurrent MS-BS degree (total 5 year program). Check under programs for more information.
- Construction of the new Anatomy & Physiology teaching laboratory is complete. Click here for pictures.
- We now offer the 'ACSM Certified Health Fitness Specialist' Workshop and certification exam. Contact Mr. Chris Bopp for dates/details.
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