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.
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