News: Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences

John Pierce
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Dr. John Pierce, Allied Health Services Alumnus of the Year, still passes a lesson he learned from a 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó professor on to his patients today.

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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó researchers find that planning and produce can help moms-to-be reduce diabetes risks.

Dharini BHammar, an assistant professor in the department of kinesiology and nutrition sciences.
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Helping tackle America's obesity epidemic is among the goals of this exercise physiology professor.

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From 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó Magazine fall 2018 issue

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Clinical Translational Research Infrastructure Network to expand research capacity at 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó and 12 partner institutions with the aim of improving the health of residents.

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The research he’s done at 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó has set Eggleston on a path to addressing movement-related impairments in children with developmental disorders or disabilities.

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Athletic trainer Chely Arias’ quick actions on a high school ball field turned a harrowing scene into a happy ending.

Portrait of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences Professor Gabriele Wulf.
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Kinesiology professor Gabriele Wulf’s studies on athletic performance aligns with the surge of pro sports teams in Southern Nevada.

Portrait Graham McGinnis
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Finding a way to merge his interest in sports and passion for science led this new faculty member to his career in kinesiology and exercise physiology.

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Med student and community leader share a vision for a healthier 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÃâ·ÑApp.

Chef Mark Sandoval
Athletics |

Chef Mark Sandoval leading interdisciplinary pilot program to feed basketball team breakfast, and that might just be the tip of the omelette.

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Business and Community |

51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó dietitian Samantha Coogan on the pros and cons of organic vs. gluten-free, avoiding the afternoon sugar or caffeine crash, and making healthy options fun.