Current Projects

Consequences of a low-protein diet on nitrogen balance and 24-hour amino acid balance in both sedentary and strength-trained adults.
Longitudinal measures of body composition, physical function and physical activity in the elderly.
Effect of the timing of feeding a protein supplement and resistance exercise on the maintenance of muscle mass with 28 days of bed rest.
Ability of resistance exercise to improve diabetic control and physical function in the elderly with diabetes or chronic kidney disease.
Effectiveness of the Strong Living Program, a community-based group exercise program that includes resistance training, flexibility, stretching and balance exercises at the onset of chronic disease.
Relationship between testosterone and growth hormone in determining muscle metabolism and mass in elderly men.
Role of various cytokines in inducing muscle wasting by comparing mice deficient in various cytokine receptors.