The Biomechanics and Locomotion lab studies human movement to help people with health conditions move better. By combining science, engineering, and medicine, we uncover how the body produces and uses energy during everyday activities like walking and running.
The Community-Engaged Dissemination & Implementation (CEDI) team works directly with communities to bring proven health programs to the people who need them most, including rural families, populations with fewer resources, and indigenous communities, tackling issues like obesity, diabetes, and sedentary lifestyles to create lasting, real-world change.
The Exercise and Cancer Survivorship research group develops exercise and nutrition programs to support people living with cancer, at any stage, helping them feel stronger, more independent, and improve their quality of life.
Lifespan Motor Neuroscience
Bradley King, PhD
The Lifespan Motor Neurosciences research group studies how the brain changes across a lifetime to better understand how we learn and control movement. Using advanced brain imaging technology, we work to support healthy motor development in children and help older adults maintain their movement abilities as they age.
The Neuromechanics and Applied Locomotion lab studies how brain and nervous system changes, from concussions to Parkinson's disease, affect a person's balance and ability to walk. By collaborating across medicine, engineering, and neuroscience, we work to improve diagnosis and rehabilitation for people with mobility challenges.
The Physical Activity and Health Promotion Science research group looks into how physical activity, sedentary behavior, and daily habits affect both physical and mental well-being across all walks of life and work to bring those findings out of the lab and into the real world.
Sleep & Circadian Rhythm
Christopher Depner, PhD
The Sleep & Circadian Rhythm research group studies how poor sleep and disrupted body clocks contribute to metabolic health risks like heart disease and diabetes, and develop practical strategies to help people sleep better and improve their overall health.
The Sleep and Motor Memory research group explores how sleep and targeted interventions, such as brain stimulation or stress, affect motor learning and memory, using advanced brain imaging tools to better understand and optimize how people acquire and retain movement skills.
The Weight Management and Metabolic Health group develops and tests lifestyle interventions, specifically exercise and diet, to improve weight management and metabolic health outcomes in adults with overweight and obesity.
