Can your shoes really make you run faster?
Led by Professor Iain Hunter, researchers at BYU studied top marathon running shoes to discover if one could help runners be more efficient
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Ty Hopkins Elected as a National Academy of Kinesiology Fellow
Dr. Hopkins was initiated as a Fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology—an honor that recognizes his contributions to the field and commitment to advancing kinesiology research and education.
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The Science of Muscle Regeneration: Zachary Funk’s Innovative AICAR Study
In the Thomson Lab, where students focus on developing treatments to aid muscle regeneration, Zachary Funk is studying an enzyme that could be the key to treating muscle wasting disorders.
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Care Week
Tuesday, November 18 - Sunday, November 23
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EXSC Seminar - EXSC Graduate Students (BYU)
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thursday, December 04
Join us in room 267 RB!
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EXSC Honored Graduate: TJ Stefl's Path to Connection Through Service
At BYU, TJ Stefl experienced the joy that comes from building relationships and using his knowledge to help people.
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JoDeen Brown: Jump-Starting Mental Health Through Movement
JoDeen Brown's journey from Ironman races to pioneering mental health initiatives at BYU showcases her unwavering dedication to improving well-being through exercise.
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Finding the Culprit to Lower Back Pain in Dr. Mitchell’s Lab
As both a physical therapist and professor, Dr. Ulrike Mitchell conducts studies to discover methods and techniques to decrease lower back pain by studying the muscles and intervertebral discs of the lower back.
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Improving Athletes One Step at a Time in Dr. Hunter’s Lab
Dr. Hunter and his team conduct research on running to improve athlete performance and analyze the effectiveness of racing footwear.
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Faith and Science Seminar: Lessons for Any Path
Spiritually Strengthening Award winners Dr. Matt Bailey and Dr. Matt Seeley shared their insights on faith and science at the College of Life Sciences' annual seminar.
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Reimagining the Playing Field: How the Strong Youth Project Transforms Youth Sports
The Strong Youth Project, led by Dr. Matthew Seeley and Coach Justin Yee, aims to change the youth sports experience through communicating scientific research and enhancing the sport experience.
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Compassion Across Continents: Grace Brown
When Grace Brown learned about an opportunity to gain clinical work experience in Cambodia through BYU’s chapter of VAW Global Health Alliances, she immediately jumped on board. Little did she know how transformative the trip would be.
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Versatility of Super Shoes: Jared Steele’s Award-Winning Research
Jared Steele's innovative super shoe research at BYU led him to faith and discoveries that will benefit many lives.
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