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Human Performance/Clinical Research Laboratory

Mission Statement

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The Human Performance Clinical/Research Laboratory supports the research, educational, and public service mission of the Department of Health and Exercise Science and Colorado State University by promoting hands-on learning experiences for students, providing a forum for research, and promoting the benefits of healthy lifestyles to citizens in the community and the State of Colorado.

The HPCRL provides the state of the art facility required for research, outreach and disease prevention programs, and serves as a venue for clinical training and experience for undergraduate and graduate students. This 5,730 square foot facility was dedicated on May 1, 2000 and includes several research laboratories.

Research Laboratories

Clinical Biomechanics Laboratory
Human Cardiovascular Physiology Laboratory
Neuromuscular Function Laboratory
Biochemistry Laboratory
Cardioprotection Research Laboratory
Integrative Biology Laboratory
Skeletal Muscle Laboratory

Clinical Laboratories

Environmental Chamber
Hydrostatic Densitometry Laboratory
Dual Emission X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Laboratory
Clinical Laboratory
Metabolic Chamber
Pulmonary Laboratory

Research Volunteers Needed for Current Studies


Nicole Stob, Liz Daeninck and Matt Hickey perform a muscle biopsy for a research study examining the effect of protein on muscle protein synthesis
Nicole Stob, Liz Daeninck and Matt Hickey perform a muscle biopsy for a research study examining the effect of protein on muscle protein synthesis.

Academic Opportunities

There are several opportunities for students in the Human Performance Clinical/Research Laboratory.

Internship
Practicum
Volunteer


Brian Tracy does research on the effect of age on the ability to control muscle contractions
Brian Tracy does research on the effect of age on the ability to control muscle contractions.

Outreach

As part of the mission of the Department of Health and Exercise Science and of the HPCRL, there are several outreach programs housed within the department and lab.

Adult Fitness
Noon Hour Faculty/Staff Fitness Program
Heart Disease Prevention Program
Youth Sport Camps

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