Research
Training. Inquiry. Innovation.
The Department of Exercise & Nutrition Sciences in the School of Public Health and Health Professions, University at Buffalo, is focused on research in the areas of Aging, Inflammation and Chronic Diseases. ENS research programs investigate how nutrients and physical activity interact with cardiovascular disease, musculoskeletal disease, cancer, and the health consequences of nutritional disorders and obesity. The importance of this interdisciplinary research for human health is being recognized more and more. Furthermore, this research is highly relevant to the UB 2020 Strategic Strength in Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan. Consider, for instance, ENS research on sepsis. Most patients diagnosed with severe sepsis are 65 years of age or older. A third of patients with severe sepsis succumb to it and survivors suffer long-term adverse effects. Therefore, our research addresses an aging-related disease marked by very poor outcome and chronic disability.
Research Foci
Aging
The goal of ENS research is improving the condition, independence and quality of life throughout the lifespan. Research in aging focuses on the physiology of inflammation and the healing/remodeling of skeletal and cardiac muscle.
Chronic Diseases
Chronic diseases include processes of infection, inflammation, immune dysfunction, cancer, metabolic disorders, obesity, arthritis, cardiovascular and respiratory illnesses. Research into chronic disease addresses: (i) Causation by investigating the basic science that underlies pathophysiology and behavioral issues. (ii) Mitigation by testing clinical and supportive interventions and treatments. (iii) Prevention through education, early intervention and identification of risk factors and precursors of illness.
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