
Research Focus
Dr. Bruzina’s lab investigates the interactive effects of nutrition and physical activity on bone health. In particular, Dr. Bruzina’s lab is studying the effects of energy balance on bone turnover during weight loss and weight maintenance in overweight individuals. In addition, Dr. Hinton is studying the efficacy of exercise-based interventions to increase bone mineral density in osteopenic males.
In the Media
- VOA News – 4/5/17
- MU News Bureau – 2/11/16
- MedicalResearch.com – 2/15/16
- Springfield News-Leader -2/18/16
- US News & World Report Health – 2/22/16
- Supplements for Runners: What You Need to Know – RunnersConnect Podcast
Awards
Mangel Catalyst Award for project titled “Is Diabetic Bone Fragility Caused by Preferential Differentiation of Bone Stem Cells into Fat Rather than Bone?” 2015.