Dr. Michael Brian is a local native of New Hampshire. Like many exercise physiologists before him, we fall in love with the science of human performance. Dr. Brian has since transformed his passion for sport science into helping others gain value in utilizing exercise to benefit overall health throughout life. His biggest motivation is helping others succeed in finding enjoyment in exercise and creating a healthy lifestyle. Cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity remain significant health threats in the United States and worldwide. Therefore, he is interested in studying the disease process and improving health outcomes in these populations. Dr. Brian’s current research interests focus on the influence of exercise on 24-hour blood pressure regulation, blood glucose regulation, and the impact of adiposity on vascular health in young adulthood.
Courses Taught
- BMS 799H: Senior Honors Thesis
- EXSC 620: Physiology of Exercise
- EXSC 621: Exercise Laboratory Technique
- EXSC 696W: Independent Study/Honors
- EXSC 705: Topics in Applied Physiology
- EXSC 724: Exercise Metabolism
- EXSC/KIN 705/805: Topics in Applied Physiology
- EXSC/KIN 724/824: Exercise Metabolism
- EXSC/KIN 736/836: Fitness Graded Exercise Test
- INCO 790: Advanced Research Experience
- KIN 824: ExMetab:Acute/Chronic Adapt
Research Interests
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Diabetes
- Glucose Monitors
- Hypertension
Selected Publications
Brian, M. S., Chaudhry, B. A., D'Amelio, M., Waite, E. E., Dennett, J. G., O'Neill, D. F., & Feairheller, D. L. (2024). Post-meal exercise under ecological conditions improves post-prandial glucose levels but not 24-hour glucose control.. J Sports Sci, 42(8), 728-736. doi:10.1080/02640414.2024.2363688
Tharpe, M. A., Linder, B. A., Babcock, M. C., Watso, J. C., Pollin, K. U., Hutchison, Z. J., . . . Robinson, A. T. (2023). Adjusting for muscle strength and body size attenuates sex differences in the exercise pressor reflex in young adults.. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol, 325(6), H1418-H1429. doi:10.1152/ajpheart.00151.2023
Callaghan, K. N., Hosick, P. A., Brian, M. S., & Matthews, E. L. (2023). Impact of a family history of hypertension and physical activity on left ventricular mass.. J Sports Med Phys Fitness, 63(8), 949-956. doi:10.23736/S0022-4707.23.14877-8
Brian, M. S., Blier, A. R., Alward, B. M., Waite, E. E., D'Amelio, M. P., Shaw, M. A., . . . Chaidarun, S. S. (2023). Excess adiposity contributes to higher ambulatory central blood pressure and arterial stiffness in physically inactive young adults.. J Sports Med Phys Fitness, 63(8), 912-920. doi:10.23736/S0022-4707.23.14860-2
Chaudhry, B. A., Brian, M. S., & Morrell, J. S. (2023). The Relationship between Sleep Duration and Metabolic Syndrome Severity Scores in Emerging Adults.. Nutrients, 15(4). doi:10.3390/nu15041046
