Research

Research Laboratories

Research in the Department spans the entire discipline of physiology, from the genetics of behavioral traits to the assessment of human performance. There are 19 research laboratories in the Department and each laboratory is directed by one member of the faculty. Use the menu of laboratory names at right, or the listings by faculty name below.

Laboratories Not Accepting Graduate Students

  • Applied Exercise Science - Dr. Bill Byrnes is retired, and the laboratory is not accepting new graduate students.  Dr. Sewan (Peter) Kim oversees current research in this laboratory.
  • Sleep and Development - Dr. Monique LeBourgeois passed away unexpectedly in fall 2023, so there are no new opportunities for graduate study in this laboratory. Please direct any questions regarding her research to 303-735-4640 or 303-492-7333.
  • Sleep and Inflammation - Dr. Mark Opp is not accepting new graduate students.

Participating in Research

Facilities

  • Several laboratories in Integrative Physiology work with the to facilitate studies using human subjects.