Michael Brian

Michael Brian

Assistant Professor
Phone: (603) 862-1693
Office: UNH Kinesiology, New Hampshire Hall, Durham, NH 03824
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Michael Brian, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at the University of New Hampshire's Department of Kinesiology. His research focuses on key research areas in cardiovascular disease, diabetes, blood pressure control, exercise, and metabolism, with funding from the National Institutes of Health. His work has been published in top peer-reviewed journals and presented at regional and national conferences. He is actively involved in the American College of Sports Medicine (New England Chapter), advancing human movement science and health outcomes in the New England region.

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
  • KIN 950: Internship

Education

  • Ph.D., Physiology, University of Delaware
  • M.S., Strength and Conditioning, George Washington University
  • B.S., Exercise Physiology, Plymouth State University

Research Interests

  • Cardiovascular Diseases
  • Diabetes
  • Glucose Monitors
  • Hypertension
  • Exercise
  • Physical Fitness
  • Metabolism

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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

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