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

Nutrition, Exercise Physiology and Sarcopenia Laboratory

To learn more about the Nutrition, Exercise, Physiology and Sarcopenia Laboratory, please visit the lab's USDA/ARS webpage.*

*Note: this link will take you away from Tufts University's website and into a federal website.

Refining the Exercise Prescription to Maintain Muscle Power as We Age

Living Well
Exercise program is creating communities of healthy, happy elders

Elderly Adhere to Exercise Program, Improve Physical Function

Volunteer for a current research study:
Whey Protein Supplementation and Resistance Exercise Study
To evaluate the effect of whey protein supplementation on resistance exercise-induced changes in muscle mass, strength and function in older adults.