The Muscle Metabolism-Perfusion Laboratory (MMPL) is dedicated to understanding the interplay between human skeletal muscles and the surrounding vasculature in healthy and diseased populations.
We assess muscle blood flow and oxygen utilization using an integrative physiologic approach to better understand the cross-talk between these systems which may be limiting exercise capacity in aging and different cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension and heart failure.
Study Enrollment
Current Investigations
currently being updated
Research Training
We are always looking to give student-trainees a hands-on learning experience.
Email us if you are interested in joining our group.
Collaboration
Our laboratory looks forward to collaborating with other researchers and clinicians in a bench-to-bedside manner to better understand the impact of current clinical practice on skeletal muscle metabolism and blood flow regulation among various populations while also applying novel strategies to mitigate symptoms, disease progression, and recovery.
Contact Information
Department of Health and Exercise Science
Leon Levine Hall of Health Sciences, Office 444
Appalachian State University
828.262.7630
MMPL Location
Muscle Metabolism-Perfusion Laboratory
Leon Levine Hall of Health Sciences
Appalachian State University
1179 State Farm Rd, Room 128
PO Box 32071
Boone, NC 28608
MMPL's First Lab Meeting
Thank you to all of our interested trainees.
We had a good turn out for the start of the semester.
