Lacy Alexander@LacyMAlexander

Professor of Kinesiology at Penn State University, Editor in Chief of The Journal of Applied Physiology

 United States
Joined September 2016
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Lacy Alexander retweeted
Penn State HHD@pennstatehhd
21 Aug 2025
Do you know that 1 in 10 women live with endometriosis? Penn State Kinesiology researchers Lacy Alexander and @AuniWilliams are studying the disease to develop new treatments and less invasive methods for diagnosis. bit.ly/47EvTYi
Lacy Alexander sits in a chair with her hand in a bucket of ice water, simulating a patient in the experiment. Auni Williams stands beside her, monitoring Lacy's blood pressure.

ALT Lacy Alexander sits in a chair with her hand in a bucket of ice water, simulating a patient in the experiment. Auni Williams stands beside her, monitoring Lacy's blood pressure.

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Super excited for the PSU HHD write up of our study that just came out in Hypertension and for Dr. Auni Williams #endometriosis #WomenInSTEM #pennstateHHD
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Orlando Laitano@olaitano
3 Jan 2025
We are waiting for your submission to our Call for Papers at the @japplphysiol #myotwitter
Orlando Laitano@olaitano
6 May 2024
🔬 Call for Papers @japplphysiol : Context-Dependent Mechanisms of Striated Muscle Dysfunction 🔬 How various diseases impact striated muscle health? Led by Associate Editor Orlando Laitano & Guest Editors Aneesha Dasgupta (@aneesha_dg), Allison Owen (@Allison_M_Owen), and Tyler Kirby, we invite submissions on muscle abnormalities in conditions like cancer, sepsis, and more. 🧬 ✉️ Review articles? Email tbest@physiology.org with your inquiry. 📝 Submit your manuscript: jappl.msubmit.net/ 🗓️ Deadline: March 1, 2025 🔗 Details in the “Keywords & Special Sections” tab—select "Call for Papers: Context-Dependent Mechanisms" journals.physiology.org/japp… Join us in advancing muscle biology research! #MuscleBiology #callforpapers Please RT for greater reach.
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Lacy Alexander retweeted
Dan Newmire PhD@dnewmire
22 Nov 2024
Does one biopsy cut it? Revisiting human muscle fiber type composition variability using repeated biopsies in the vastus lateralis and gastrocnemius medialis. journals.physiology.org/doi/…

Does one biopsy cut it? Revisiting human muscle fiber type composition variability using repeated...

Human skeletal muscle fiber type composition varies greatly along the muscle, so one biopsy may not accurately represent the whole muscle. Recommendations on the number of biopsies and fiber counts...

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Great first day of #IPExercise2024 @APSEEPSection
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Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Noll50 historical marker dedication at 3:30 today! #IPExercise2024 @pennstatekines
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#IPExercise2024 @japplphysiol @APSPhysiology Pack a few extra clo value as the weather is turning. We have a fun dinner planned on Thursday.
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#IPExercise2024 is getting closer! Have you made your travel arrangements? Check out our Travel and Transportation page with everything you need to know about getting to Pennsylvania: ow.ly/gXWY50U0HmL
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These research associates are taking an exercise snack on the @penn_state old main lawn. We are excited to host you on our campus for #ipexercise2024 @APSEEPSection @japplphysiol
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My PI: So, do you have a plan? Me: I have concepts of a plan My PI:
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Our dept. is hiring! 👩‍🔬 👨‍🔬 The @uoregon @HphyUo Dept. of Human Phys. is hiring for a tenure track Assist./Assoc. Professor of Human Phys with expertise related to metabolism and nutrition. Deadline to apply is 9/30/24. For more information: lnkd.in/gb2uiiXn
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APS EEP Section@APSEEPSection
9 Sep 2024
🚨The abstract submissions for #IPEExercise2024 are now closed!🚨 Key Dates to Remember: Sept 16: Awards Deadline Oct 4: Early Registration Deadline Oct 5-Nov 22: Regular Registration Rates Apply
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Just hours to go! Submit your abstract by 11:59 tonight. You don’t want your miss #IPExercise2024 @penn_state Research Associates hard at work…@APSEEPSection @japplphysiol
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Research associate Ruthie pushing to get her abstract completed on the impact of fresh lycopene on canine microbiota. #IPEexercise2024 @APSEEPSection
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Be sure to book your hotel for the #ipexercise2024 meeting. Rooms are filling up fast and at my house this Research Associate is a real bed hog! @APSEEPSection
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Come to @IPExercise2024 to meet the research associates. @japplphysiol @APSEEPSection @APSPhysiology
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Wanna meet the research associates? Come to #IPExercise2024
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Waiting for the last minute? Avoid the rush and submit your abstract now for the Integrative Physiology of Exercise meeting. @APSEEPSection @japplphysiol @APSPhysiology @ACSM_EOPIG @ACSMNews
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Planning to attend the APS Integrative Physiology of Exercise meeting? Hotel rooms are filling up fast! Book now @APSEEPSection @japplphysiol @APSPhysiology
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New in @japplphysiol - The complexity of cerebral blood flow regulation: the interaction of posture and vasomotor reactivity @LBeishon @DrJMinhas journals.physiology.org/doi/…

The complexity of cerebral blood flow regulation: the interaction of posture and vasomotor reacti...

Arterial carbon dioxide and posture influence the middle (MCAv) and posterior (PCAv) cerebral artery blood velocities, but there is paucity of data about their interaction and need for an integrated...

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