University of Rochester Medical Center
Rochester, NY, United States
Dr. Cole received his BS degree in Business Administration from the University of Central Arkansas. He went on to complete his graduate studies in Kinesiology, Health, and Nutrition at Georgia State University, where his study focused on the Effects of High Intensity Exercise and Body Composition on gastric hormone secretions. At the completion of his doctoral program, he completed an R25 Fellowship in Cancer Control and Survivorship at the Wilmot Cancer Institute, University of Rochester School of Medicine. He is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery Oncology, Center for Musculoskeletal Research (CMSR), and Wilmot Cancer Institute.
His current research focuses on understanding the mechanisms of disease-related skeletal muscle wasting. Since his transition to basic research in 2018, he has published 7 manuscripts and received several grants to support his research. Currently, his research is supported by a K01 Career Development grant from the National Cancer Institute, National Institute of Health. Most recently, he has received pilot funding from the Wilmot Cancer Institute and SPORE in Pancreatic Cancer. In addition to his academic work Dr. Cole also acted as director for the Center for Human Athleticism Musculoskeletal Performance and Prevention (CHAMPP) program, which seeks to reduce the prevalence and risk of injury in underrepresented adolescent student athletes while improving academic, behavioral, and overall health outcomes.
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM PT
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