Human Physiology with Lab

Aaron Slusher is an exercise physiologist with over a decade of experience investigating the impact of physical and mental stress on the mechanisms associated with immune cell aging (telomere maintenance mechanisms) and cardiometabolic health. Since graduating with his Ph.D. from Virginia Commonwealth University, he completed a molecular and cellular biology postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of Michigan and applied his physiology training as an associate research scientist at the Yale School of Medicine examining insulin-mediated intracellular signaling pathways in adipose tissue.

Throughout his career, Dr. Slusher has fostered meaningful collaborations across the United States and internationally and gained extensive knowledge into the successful design and implementation of numerous human, rodent, and in vitro cellular studies. His research has resulted in nearly 40 peer-reviewed scientific publications and book chapters, over 30 conference presentations, and the development of effective lifestyle interventions and identification of molecular targets that help to increase the healthspan of an aging population.
 

Dr. Maria Canino is completing a postdoctoral fellowship at the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS). In her role, she aims to expand her work into nutrition and dietary supplements, using her experience to improve health and physical performance across the lifespan. Prior to joining ODS, Dr. Canino gained extensive experience in human performance research across diverse populations, including the general public, athletes, and military service members. During her pre-doctoral research fellowship at the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM), she contributed to the development of the U.S. Army Occupational Physical Assessment Test (OPAT), a standardized physical employment test for recruits entering the Army.

During her doctoral training, Dr. Canino investigated the bidirectional interactions between the brain and musculoskeletal system in vivo. She used advanced techniques to understand the central mechanisms that govern human performance and the brain’s adaptations to musculoskeletal injuries.

Dr. Canino holds a B.S. in Exercise Science and a M.S. in Exercise Physiology from Illinois State University, and a Ph.D. In Rehabilitation Science from University of Pittsburgh.

Aaron Slusher is an exercise physiologist with over a decade of experience investigating the impact of physical and mental stress on the mechanisms associated with immune cell aging (telomere maintenance mechanisms) and cardiometabolic health. Since graduating with his Ph.D. from Virginia Commonwealth University, he completed a molecular and cellular biology postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of Michigan and applied his physiology training as an associate research scientist at the Yale School of Medicine examining insulin-mediated intracellular signaling pathways in adipose tissue.

Throughout his career, Dr. Slusher has fostered meaningful collaborations across the United States and internationally and gained extensive knowledge into the successful design and implementation of numerous human, rodent, and in vitro cellular studies. His research has resulted in nearly 40 peer-reviewed scientific publications and book chapters, over 30 conference presentations, and the development of effective lifestyle interventions and identification of molecular targets that help to increase the healthspan of an aging population.
 

Dr. Praveen Kumar brings his strong interdisciplinary interest and outstanding training in the fields of Microbiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Cell Biology, and pathophysiology to his course on human physiology. Dr. Kumar has been working for the Biotechnology/ Pharmaceutical industry for the last 9 years where he has been involved in cutting-edge research to understand the molecular basis of disease and to support drug discovery programs. He has 10 years of research experience from UCSF in basic science and has published his work in peer-reviewed journals and has presented it at leading national and international conferences. In his spare time, Dr. Kumar enjoys hiking and biking.

Aaron Slusher is an exercise physiologist with over a decade of experience investigating the impact of physical and mental stress on the mechanisms associated with immune cell aging (telomere maintenance mechanisms) and cardiometabolic health. Since graduating with his Ph.D. from Virginia Commonwealth University, he completed a molecular and cellular biology postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of Michigan and applied his physiology training as an associate research scientist at the Yale School of Medicine examining insulin-mediated intracellular signaling pathways in adipose tissue.

Throughout his career, Dr. Slusher has fostered meaningful collaborations across the United States and internationally and gained extensive knowledge into the successful design and implementation of numerous human, rodent, and in vitro cellular studies. His research has resulted in nearly 40 peer-reviewed scientific publications and book chapters, over 30 conference presentations, and the development of effective lifestyle interventions and identification of molecular targets that help to increase the healthspan of an aging population.
 

Aaron Slusher is an exercise physiologist with over a decade of experience investigating the impact of physical and mental stress on the mechanisms associated with immune cell aging (telomere maintenance mechanisms) and cardiometabolic health. Since graduating with his Ph.D. from Virginia Commonwealth University, he completed a molecular and cellular biology postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of Michigan and applied his physiology training as an associate research scientist at the Yale School of Medicine examining insulin-mediated intracellular signaling pathways in adipose tissue.

Throughout his career, Dr. Slusher has fostered meaningful collaborations across the United States and internationally and gained extensive knowledge into the successful design and implementation of numerous human, rodent, and in vitro cellular studies. His research has resulted in nearly 40 peer-reviewed scientific publications and book chapters, over 30 conference presentations, and the development of effective lifestyle interventions and identification of molecular targets that help to increase the healthspan of an aging population.
 

Aaron Slusher is an exercise physiologist with over a decade of experience investigating the impact of physical and mental stress on the mechanisms associated with immune cell aging (telomere maintenance mechanisms) and cardiometabolic health. Since graduating with his Ph.D. from Virginia Commonwealth University, he completed a molecular and cellular biology postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of Michigan and applied his physiology training as an associate research scientist at the Yale School of Medicine examining insulin-mediated intracellular signaling pathways in adipose tissue.

Throughout his career, Dr. Slusher has fostered meaningful collaborations across the United States and internationally and gained extensive knowledge into the successful design and implementation of numerous human, rodent, and in vitro cellular studies. His research has resulted in nearly 40 peer-reviewed scientific publications and book chapters, over 30 conference presentations, and the development of effective lifestyle interventions and identification of molecular targets that help to increase the healthspan of an aging population.
 

Aaron Slusher is an exercise physiologist with over a decade of experience investigating the impact of physical and mental stress on the mechanisms associated with immune cell aging (telomere maintenance mechanisms) and cardiometabolic health. Since graduating with his Ph.D. from Virginia Commonwealth University, he completed a molecular and cellular biology postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of Michigan and applied his physiology training as an associate research scientist at the Yale School of Medicine examining insulin-mediated intracellular signaling pathways in adipose tissue.

Throughout his career, Dr. Slusher has fostered meaningful collaborations across the United States and internationally and gained extensive knowledge into the successful design and implementation of numerous human, rodent, and in vitro cellular studies. His research has resulted in nearly 40 peer-reviewed scientific publications and book chapters, over 30 conference presentations, and the development of effective lifestyle interventions and identification of molecular targets that help to increase the healthspan of an aging population.