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DeSouza, Christopher A

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Research

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  • My research is focused on the effects of cardiovascular and metabolic risk factors, HIV-1 infection, periodontal disease and spinal cord injury on vascular endothelial cell function and repair. In addition, my laboratory studies the effects of lifestyle and pharmacological interventions on vascular endothelial cell biology.

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Teaching

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  • IPHY 2010 - Seminar in Integrative Physiology
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2019
    Introduces a small group of lower-division students to current research topics in integrative physiology. Emphasizes relevant applications to real-world situations. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours when topics vary.
  • IPHY 3470 - Human Physiology 1
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2018 / Fall 2019
    Focuses on scientific thinking, cell physiology, neurophysiology, endocrinology, immunology and musculoskeletal physiology. The first semester of a two-semester sequence for IPHY and NRSC majors only. Department enforced requisites: one year of general biology (lecture and lab); statistics equivalen. Recommended course: IPHY 3415. Degree credit not granted for this course and IPHY 3430. Those who took IPHY 3430 prior to becoming IPHY major, will only receive credit for IPHY 3470.
  • IPHY 4650 - Exercise Physiology
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2020 / Spring 2021 / Fall 2023 / Fall 2024
    Examines physiological and biochemical adjustments that occur in the body with acute and chronic exercise. Topics center on physiological mechanisms pertaining to metabolic, cardiovascular, and hormonal alterations, the role of exercise in health and disease, soreness and fatigue, immune function, as well as exercise during varied environmental conditions. Students enroll in the lab, and a designated recitation and lecture are attached to the lab. Same as IPHY 5650.
  • IPHY 4930 - Internship
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2019
    Offers upper-division students practical experience in laboratory, clinical, and field settings with direct supervision Students can earn 1 credit for every 45 hours of intern work. Consult with departmental internship coordinator for approval. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Department enforced prerequisite: Cumulative GPA of 2.0 and completion of two upper-division IPHY courses.
  • IPHY 5100 - Colloquium in Integrative Physiology
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2018
    May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.
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