Integrative Biology Laboratory

Far, far away, in a secret research facility hidden in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, where the only sound that can be heard is the quiet clinking of test tubes and the rustling of white lab coats, you will find...

The Laboratory of Integrative Biology

We are currently keeping ourselves busy and out of prison by addressing the following broad research areas:

• The influence of short-term sprint-interval training on insulin sensitivity and the thermogenic response to beta-adrenergic receptor stimulation;
• The influence of green tea extract (Epigallocatechin-3-gallate) on sympathetic regulation of physiologic function;
• Regulation of energy expenditure by the sympathetic nervous system;
• Induction of antioxidant enzymes via a combination of phytochemicals and the resultant effects on autonomic physiology.

Membership...

In accordance with Colorado State University's strict non-hazing policy the following individuals have successfully gained membership to the lab...

Christopher Bell, Ph.D., Director
Jennifer Richards - jenr@cahs.colostate.edu
Mark Lonac - Mark.Lonac@ColoState.EDU
Tyler Johnson - Tyler.Kass.Johnson@ColoState.EDU
Melani Schweder - melmisch@rams.colostate.edu

Legitimate scientists we've managed to convince to work with us...

Matthew S. Hickey, Ph.D., Health and Exercise Science, Colorado State University
Benjamin Miller, Ph.D., Health and Exercise Science, Colorado State University
Wyatt F. Voyles, M.D., Heart Center of the Rockies, CO

Organizations we've persuaded to part with $$$...

American Diabetes Association (ADA) 1-09-RA-09 Short-Term Sprint-Interval Training and Metabolic Regulation in Adult Humans $273,471
National Institute on Aging (NIA) K01 AG022053 Sympathetic Nervous System & Metabolism in Older Humans $568,570.
Diabetes & Endocrinology Research Center (DERC) Pilot and Feasibility Award: Oxidative Stress Inhibits Beta-Adrenergic Thermogenesis in Insulin Resistant Adults $50,000.
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Colorado Agricultural Experiment Station: Influence of Vitamins C and E on the Thermic Effect of Feeding in Overweight and Obese Adult Humans $120,925.

Stuff we've written and people have printed...

Newsom, S.A., Paxton, R.J., Rynn, G.M., & Bell, C. (2008) Influence of Ascorbic Acid on The Thermic Effect of Feeding In Overweight and Obese Adult Humans. Obesity 16(8): 1749-54.

Body composition as assessed by DEXA

Measurement of sympathetic nerve activity via microneurography

Measurement of resting metabolic rate (RMR) via indirect calorimetry

You've seen the web page, now participate in a study...

We're always seeking volunteers to participate in our research. Benefits most often include assessment of body composition via dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), measurement of maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max), determination of resting metabolic rate, and blood chemistry analysis. $$$ Financial compensation in return for participation is available for some protocols $$$

Contact us at this email address: physiology@cahs.colostate.edu