Theme 2: Impact of Environmental Extremes on Health

Areas of Research We Focus Upon: Heat, Hypoxic & Cold Sensitivity in Special Populations, Disease States and the Elderly

Recent Research Projects:

• Hypoxia & Cold Insulin Sensitivity & Glucose Tolerance in Type II Diabetes
• Hypoxia & Fat Metabolism
• Heat waves in the elderly & the impact of acute/chronic alleviating strategies on health
• Heat Sensitivity with Multiple Sclerosis
• Heat sensitivity in Breast Cancer Survivors