Research

Research in Nutrition and Exercise Sciences spans a variety of disciplines. The primary research concentrations within the department are listed above with links to recent research abstracts. However much interdisciplinary collaboration is characteristic of many of the research projects. Please visit our Research Grants, Publications, Conference Presentations and Awards.

The Women's Building houses several of the Exercise and Sport Science research laboratories:

• Biomechanics
• Bone Density
• Exercise Physiology
• Muscle Physiology
• Human Performance
• Sports Medicine/Disability Research
• Sport Pedagogy Laboratory

The Sport Psychology lab is housed in Langton Hall near the departmental offices. Close proximity has made collaboration between faculty and grad students and sharing of equipment resources a simple matter and has enhanced the interdisciplinary nature of much of the research of students and faculty in the Oregon State University program in Exercise Science.

The Center for Healthy Aging Research is a community of researchers dedicated to studying aging related issues including Diet, Genes and Aging; Bone Health, Exercise, and Function in Aging; Psychosocial Factors and Optimal Aging; and Social and Ethical Issues in Technologies for Healthy Aging. Bone Health, Exercise and Function in Aging Core Directors Russ Turner and Mike Pavol aim to maintain a preventative and rehabilitative focal point by investigating ways to help people preserve functioning, prevent disability and optimize overall well being through the lifespan.

The Human Nutrition Laboratory is housed in Milam Hall. The laboratory is designed to provide facilities for faculty, students and staff to perform cutting-edge research in the area of human nutrition. The laboratories are organized in the following divisions: Foods Laboratory, Human Nutrition Research Laboratory, Bio-nutrition Research Laboratory.

National Center for Accessible Transportation is a five-year study is being conducted with the College of Engineering to help airlines create better accessibility for passengers with disabilities.