Past workshops have focused on “hot topics” in physiology, important health issues, and understanding how amazing animals can help us learn more about how our own bodies work. For each workshop year, you will find links to the keynote talk (multimedia presentation and/or PowerPoint file) and related teaching materials.
Past speakers/topics include:
- EB 2011: “Overcoming Heat Illness: Applying laboratory research to saving lives on the battlefield.” Robert Carter III, Ph.D. Science Advisor to U.S. Africa Command, Stuttgart, Germany and Adjunct Professor, University of Maryland University College
- EB 2010: “Diabetes and the Heart: The Biggest Loser?” Pamela A. Lucchesi, Ph.D., Director, Center for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Research, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH
- EB 2009: “The Physiology of Endurance: Exercise Research on the Last Frontier” (Alaskan Sled Dogs). Michael S. Davis, D.V.M., Ph.D., Professor, Physiological Sciences , Director, Comparative Exercise Physiology Lab Center for Veterinary Health Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
- EB 2008: “Human Physiological Limits to Exploring Mars.” James A. Pawelczyk, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Physiology & Kinesiology
- College of Health and Human Development Pennsylvania State University, University Park. (Dr. Pawelczyk is also a former NASA astronaut).
- EB 2007: “Why Fat is Good: The Physiological Consequences of Obesity in Mammalian Hibernators.” Gregory L. Florant, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Biology, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO