Dr. Limberg is interested in mechanisms that contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease and interventions that can reverse and/or prevent cardiovascular disease risk. Dr. Limberg is currently studying how blood flow and blood pressure are modulated by the nervous system, the effect of pharmacological and non-pharmacological (e.g. exercise) interventions, and how these factors may differ between men and women.
Specific areas of interest include:
- Neural control of blood flow and blood pressure
- Effect of exercise in neurovascular control
- Sex differences in cardiovascular regulation
Cardiovascular Research Day 2022
*Interested in being a research participant? Want to participate in undergraduate research? Thinking about going to graduate school? Please contact us at limberglab@missouri.edu.
Dr. Limberg studies human integrative physiology with a primary focus on the cardiovascular system.
Dr. Limberg completed her PhD at the University of Wisconsin – Madison, studying mechanisms that control blood flow both at rest and during exercise. This work focused primarily on how the sympathetic nervous system controls blood flow and blood pressure. During her postdoctoral fellowship at the Mayo Clinic, Dr. Limberg examined mechanisms by which individuals may exhibit high sympathetic nervous system activity. Her current work continues to explore factors that may contribute to sympathetic nervous system overactivity and their impact on blood flow, blood pressure, and – more recently – glucose regulation. Dr. Limberg also has interests in understanding how these factors differ between men and women and the impact regular exercise can have on these responses.
Jacqueline (Jackie) Limberg, PhDAssistant Professor
Nutrition & Exercise Physiology
204 Gwynn Hall
limbergj@missouri.edu
Jennifer Harper, Lab Manager and Clinical Research Coordinator
harperjl@missouri.edu
I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from the University of Missouri in 2013. I have experience in industry and academia working with cell, mouse, zebrafish, and human models. My recent research interests have expanded to include biomarker changes related to intimate relationship stability.
Dain W. Jacob, MS
dwj3k5@mail.missouri.edu
I’m a doctoral student who loves science and research. In my free time I enjoy cooking, making jokes, and spending time with my dog.
Brian Shariffi, MS, CSCS
bs8dw@missouri.edu
I’m a third-year PhD student from Southern California. When I’m not in the lab you can find me at Chipotle, in the weight room, or out on the soccer field.
Anna Gonsalves
amgfb6@mail.missouri.edu
I’m an undergraduate student in Biochemistry, I’m from St. Louis, MO and I plan on pursuing research in my professional career. I love cooking, playing volleyball, and making coffee!
Aubrey Pipkins
amtc8q@mst.edu
I am an undergraduate majoring in Biology and minoring in Psychology in the pre-med track. I am from the Philippines and moved to America when I was 14. I can speak 3 languages fluently: Tagalog, Itawis, & English. In my spare time, I love watching documentaries and listening to podcasts.
Christian Simmons
casimmons@mail.missouri.edu
I am an undergraduate student pursuing a pre-med path. I enjoy fantasy football, Greek life, and working out.
Braden Bond
I am an undergraduate majoring in Health Sciences with and emphasis in Pre-Professional and minoring in Biology. I am from O’Fallon, Missouri and love spending my free time playing tennis, disc-golfing, working out and listening to music. I enjoy being involved in organizations around campus and my goal is to go to med school.
Alumni
Eric Lis
ecl5xt@mail.missouri.edu
I am an undergraduate double majoring in Biological Sciences and Psychology with aspirations of going to medical school. I am originally from Chicago, IL and I love watching movies and trying new food in my free time.
Camara Ford
caf8h6@mail.missouri.edu
I am an undergraduate majoring in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology with an emphasis in human and translational sciences. My goal is go to PA school. I am from Aurora, IL and I love watching movies and reading in my spare time.
Clayton Ivie
clinkq@mail.missouri.edu
I’m a senior from O’Fallon, Missouri studying Nutrition & Exercise Physiology with an emphasis in Biology. After Undergrad, I plan to pursue a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology to become a Professor.
Iman Lloyd
inlpn2@health.missouri.edu
I’m a biology major from Houston, Texas. My goal is to be a plastic surgeon, so as a premed student, I’m exposing myself to the amazing world of research. When I’m not studying, I enjoy cooking and traveling in my spare time!
Elizabeth P. Ott, MS
epaigeott@mail.missouri.edu
Originally from Cincinnati, OH, I graduated with an MS from Mizzou in 2019. Currently I am a clinical research supervisor for the Memory and Aging Center at University of New Mexico.
- Congratulations to Anna Gonsalves for winning the Barbara A. Horwitz and John M. Horowitz Undergraduate Research Award 2023.
- Congratulations to Neil McMillan for winning the American Physiological Society Neural Control & Autonomic Regulation Research Recognition Award 2023.
- Anna and Aubrey each won a CAFNR talk award, great job!
- Christian presented at ABRCMS and won the presentation award. Great work!
- Neil’s paper was chosen as APS Select. Congratulations!
- Brian was awarded the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Diversity Supplement Grant (2022-2025).
- Congratulations to Brian for being awarded the APS Martin Frank Diversity Award, Experimental Biology 2021, 2022.
- Congratulations to Brian for winning the APS Cardiovascular Section Research Recognition Award, Experimental Biology 2021.
- Congratulations to Dain for winning the EEP Gatorade and Sport Science Institute award, Experimental Biology, 2022
- Congrats to Eric, Clayton and Brian for recent 2021 research awards!
- Dain Jacob recently received 2nd place for his presentation at the Mizzou Annual Research and Creative Activities Forum.
- Dain Jacob awarded second place in Category II Clinical Posters at MU Health Sciences Research Day 2020.
- Elizabeth Ott won 3rd place with her poster presentation at Health Sciences Research day.
- Elizabeth Ott was awarded the 2019 Environmental and Exercise Physiology (EEP) CANTROL Environmental Systems Research Award for Experimental Biology 2019.
- Dain Jacob won 3rd place for his poster presentation at 2019 Cardiovascular Day.
- Dain Jacob was awarded the 2019 APS Horwitz and Horowitz Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award.
- Elizabeth Ott was recently awarded a Central States ACSM research grant for work on her masters thesis.
- Dain Jacob was awarded the 2020 Environmental and Exercise Physiology (EEP) CANTROL Environmental Systems Research Award for Experimental Biology 2020.
- Congratulations to undergraduate student Clayton Ivie for receipt of the 2019 Scholastic Achievement Award. Clayton was also awarded “Outstanding Poster Presentation for Physiology & Pharmacology” at the 2019 ABRCMS Conference.
- Exercise and physiology faculty use strong collaboration at MU to learn more about body systems: Limberg Making Connections
- Dain Jacob receives American Heart Association Predoctoral Fellowship
- Data Collection & Analysis in Human Autonomic Research: How to Guide Successful Testing
- Mayo Clinic Alumni Association, New Chapter
- Assessment of resistance vessel function in human skeletal muscle (Podcast)
- Breathing Rate and Steady-State Hemodynamics (Podcast)
- Mayo Clinic (Fellow Profile)
- Michael J. Brody Young Investigator Award winner: Dr. Jacqueline Limberg (Award)
- Mayo Clinic Alumni Magazine (Page 28, Award)