To develop translational research across disciplines and levels of biological organization through nutrition and exercise to improve the health of our aging population. The Center focuses on analyzing the functional decline in aging bone, brain and muscle cells using magnetic resonance (MR) imaging with the intent to improve the quality of life for aging individuals.
Our goal is to investigate and determine effective exercise and nutritional interventions that can prevent and/or slow the progression of chronic diseases and functional declines associated with aging and sharing these findings into practical recommendations for clinicians and the general public.
Examples of projects conducted include the investigation of exercise and nutrition interventions for chronic conditions such as osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, cardiovascular diseases, sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity, cancer, gastrointestinal health, and brain degenerative diseases.
Our core research areas include:
- Musculoskeletal health and obesity
- Cardiovascular disease
- Women’s health
- Cognitive function and brain health
- Cancer prevention and survivorship
DCU Number: 20.1450
