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CALC Faculty Associates Daniel Hirai, Nasreen Lalani, Jiyeon Lee, Bruno Roseguini, and Christie Sennott have been approv...
05/26/2026

CALC Faculty Associates Daniel Hirai, Nasreen Lalani, Jiyeon Lee, Bruno Roseguini, and Christie Sennott have been approved for faculty promotions starting in the 2026-27 school year. Dr. Hirai and Dr. Lalani have been promoted to Associate Professor and Dr. Lee, Dr. Roseguini, and Dr. Sennott have been promoted to Full Professors. Congratulations on your hard work.

To read more, see link: https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/2026/Q2/faculty-promotions-and-tenure-approved-by-trustees/.

Natasha Jaiswal, CALC Faculty Associate, co-authored a study entitled “Lactate homeostasis is maintained through regulat...
05/20/2026

Natasha Jaiswal, CALC Faculty Associate, co-authored a study entitled “Lactate homeostasis is maintained through regulation of glycolysis and lipolysis.” The study shows how the body carefully balances lactate levels by controlling how it is produced and used. Researchers found that insulin increases lactate production, but rising lactate levels can signal the body to slow down this process and boost its breakdown. These findings reveal how the body maintains stable lactate levels, which may help improve understanding of conditions like diabetes.

To read more, see the link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cmet.2024.12.009.

CALC Faculty Associate Wayne Campbell, with other co-authors, examines the role of nutrition in promoting healthy aging ...
05/18/2026

CALC Faculty Associate Wayne Campbell, with other co-authors, examines the role of nutrition in promoting healthy aging amid a rapidly growing older adult population in their paper titled "Nutrition for Older Adults: Perspectives on Dietary Guidance for Healthy Aging." The review notes how longer life expectancy is accompanied by chronic conditions, highlighting the need to focus on quality of life as we age.

To read more, see the link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cdnut.2026.107658.

Congratulations to Heesoo Roh, who graduates this spring with the dual-title PhD in Health & Kinesiology and Gerontology...
05/14/2026

Congratulations to Heesoo Roh, who graduates this spring with the dual-title PhD in Health & Kinesiology and Gerontology. Her dissertation, “When Purpose Moves Us: Exploring How Purpose in Life Shapes Motivation and Physical Activity,” examines three theoretical pathways (direct, indirect via autonomous motivation, and adversity-buffering) that explain how purpose in life supports engagement in physical activity. Dr. Roh is currently seeking a postdoctoral position.

Congratulations to Bohyun Ro, who graduates this spring with the dual-title PhD in Health & Kinesiology and Gerontology....
05/14/2026

Congratulations to Bohyun Ro, who graduates this spring with the dual-title PhD in Health & Kinesiology and Gerontology. Her dissertation, “Impact of Heat Therapy on Skeletal Muscle Structure and Function in Aging,” explores the capacity of heat therapy to induce skeletal muscle adaptations and identifies key limitations in translating these changes to functional improvement. Dr. Ro is currently seeking a postdoctoral research position.

Congratulations to Evans Osei, who graduates this spring with the dual-title PhD in Nursing and Gerontology. His dissert...
05/13/2026

Congratulations to Evans Osei, who graduates this spring with the dual-title PhD in Nursing and Gerontology. His dissertation, “End-of-Life Financial Decision-Making Among Black/African American Women with Breast and Gynecological Cancers,” explores the financial stressors experienced by Black/African American women with advanced cancers. Dr. Osei plans to pursue postdoctoral training and tenure-track Assistant Professor positions to advance a research program focused on financial health and cancer disparities.

Congratulations to Julia Choi, who graduates this spring with the dual-title PhD in Nutrition Science and Gerontology. H...
05/13/2026

Congratulations to Julia Choi, who graduates this spring with the dual-title PhD in Nutrition Science and Gerontology. Her dissertation, "Iron and its Association with Cognitive Function and Quality of Life in Midlife,” investigates how the prevalence of iron deficiency and anemia relates to cognitive functioning and quality of life. Dr. Choi now plans to pursue opportunities in the Research & Development sector of the food industry.

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