Research — Cardiovascular and Applied Physiology Laboratory

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Building Knowledge on Modifiable Health Factors to Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk

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WE HAVE SECURED >$5.2 MILLION IN FUNDING TO SUPPORT OUR RESEARCH ON HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY

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FSU support via Anne’s College • Career Center • Center for Undergraduate Research & Academic Engagement • Council on Research & Creativity • Information Technology Services • Library • Office of the Vice President for Research • University Honors Program

Ongoing Projects (Leader):

1. Respiratory Muscle Training and Cardiovascular Health in Adults With Obesity
2. Obesity and Cardiovascular Regulation During Exercise
3. Handgrip Training and Brain Blood Flow Regulation
4. Respiratory Muscle Training to Improve Brain Blood Flow Regulation in Adults with Obesity
5. Respiratory Muscle Training to Improve Breathing Among U.S. Veterans with Toxic Exposures (starting November 2026)

Ongoing Projects (Collaborator):

1. Effects of Lentils and Chickpeas on Gut Microbiome and Metabolic Health (PI: Ravi Nagpal)
2. Effects of Watermelon on Gut and Cardiometabolic Health (PI: Ravi Nagpal)
3. Sodium vs Potassium Education to Improve Vascular Health (PI: Andrea Lobene)
4. Respiratory Muscle Training to Reduce Dementia Risk in Older Adults (PI: Julia Sheffler)
5. Improving Cognitive Aging through Nutrition Program in Clinical Settings (PI: Julia Sheffler) (upcoming)

Selected Completed Projects (Leader):

1. Individual Experienced Heat Exposure and Kidney Function in Females Post-Menopause
2. External Nasal Dilator Strips, Sleep, and Cardiovascular Health
3. Nasal Breathing and Cardiovascular Function

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Publications By Research Area

Cyclist in motion - Exercise physiology research at Florida State University Cardiovascular Lab — Exercise Physiology

Anatomical heart illustration - Resting and reflex heart function research at Florida State University Cardiovascular Lab — Heart Responses to Exercise and Stress

Healthy plate of colorful foods - Nutrition and cardiovascular health research at Florida State University's Physiology Lab — Nutrition and Health

Glucose meter for diabetes and obesity research at Florida State University Cardiovascular Lab — Diabetes and Obesity

Glass of water - Hydration and cardiovascular health research at Florida State University Physiology Lab — Hydration and Health

Lungs - respiratory health research at Florida State University Physiology Lab — Lung Function

Man running - Hydration, thermoregulation, body temperature and cardiovascular health research at Florida State University Physiology Lab — Body Temperature Regulation

blood pressure measurement in clinic - cardiovascular health research at Florida State University Physiology Lab — Blood Pressure Control

Pills - pain and cardiovascular function research at Florida State University Physiology Lab — Physiology of Pain and Pain Medication