Foley, Teresa E.

Research

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Publications

selected publications

conference proceeding
- How Physiology Students Value and Use Learning Goals. The FASEB Journal. 2011
journal article
- Brain Activation Patterns at Exhaustion in Rats That Differ in Inherent Exercise Capacity. PLoS One. 2012
- Long-term voluntary wheel running is rewarding and produces plasticity in the mesolimbic reward pathway. Behavioural Brain Research. 354-362. 2011
- A Behavioral Analysis of the Impact of Voluntary Physical Activity on Hippocampus-Dependent Contextual Conditioning. The Hippocampus. 988-1001. 2009
- Role of central beta-adrenergic receptors in regulating proinflammatory cytokine responses to a peripheral bacterial challenge. Brain, Behavior, and Immunity. 1078-1086. 2008
- Neuroplasticity of dopamine circuits after exercise: Implications for central fatigue. NeuroMolecular Medicine. 67-80. 2008

Teaching

courses taught

IPHY 2400 - Introduction to Medical Terminology for Future Health Professionals
Primary Instructor - Spring 2023
Introduces medical terminology used within the health professions. Word roots, prefixes and suffixes used in medical records for major body systems will be examined and explained. The structure and functions of the major systems will be defined and described. Open to all majors and exploratory students.
IPHY 3060 - Cell Physiology
Secondary Instructor - Fall 2018
IPHY 3280 - Intro to Data Science and Biostatistics
Secondary Instructor - Fall 2022 / Spring 2023
Builds a foundation for modern data analysis and experimental design in the context of human physiology, health and disease. An intuitive understanding of probability, statistical methods, test outcomes and data relationships are emphasized over rigorous mathematical proofs. Foundational analytical skills using R and R Studio are developed using real and simulated data.
IPHY 3430 - Human Physiology
Secondary Instructor - Summer 2023
Introduces the physiology of the endocrine, nervous, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, digestive, reproductive and immune systems. Each system will be integrated into the larger contexts of homeostasis and adaptation during pathology and challenges. Students must enroll in lecture and recitation sections. Recommended prerequisite: IPHY 3415.
IPHY 3435 - Physiology Lab
Primary Instructor - Fall 2018 / Fall 2019 / Spring 2020
Introduces laboratory experience in selected aspects of human physiology with a focus on applying the scientific method in experimentation. This laboratory is meant to complement IPHY 3430. Students should take IPHY 3435 or IPHY 3437 to fulfill degree requirements. All registration restrictions will be strictly enforced by the department. Degree credit not granted for this course and IPHY 3437.

IPHY 3490 - Introduction to Epidemiology
Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Spring 2020 / Spring 2021 / Fall 2021 / Spring 2022 / Fall 2022 / Spring 2024 / Fall 2024
Examines the history and uses of epidemiology, measures of disease frequency and occurrence, association and causality, analytic epidemiology, evidence-based screening and outbreak investigations. Recommended prerequisite: Statistics course (IPHY 3280 or EBIO 1010 or MATH 2510 or PSYC 2111 or SOCY 2061).

IPHY 4010 - Seminar in Integrative Physiology
Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Fall 2018
Introduces a small group of students to current research topics in integrative physiology, evaluation of current research and discussion of critical issues. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours when topics vary. Recommended prerequisite: Statistics course (IPHY 3280 or EBIO 1010 or MATH 2510 or PSYC 2111 or SOCY 2061).

IPHY 4060 - Cell Physiology
Secondary Instructor - Fall 2019 / Fall 2020
Focuses on the molecular machines and cellular sub-compartments that allow cells to renew, replicate, and function in the context of multicellular organisms. Students in lecture section 010 must also enroll in a lab section. The online section of the course may not fulfill prerequisites for post-baccalaureate, graduate, or other allied health programs. Please consult with your Biology advisor before enrollment. Degree credit not granted for this course and IPHY 5060.

IPHY 4440 - Endocrinology
Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Summer 2018 / Spring 2019 / Summer 2019 / Summer 2020 / Fall 2020 / Spring 2021 / Summer 2021 / Summer 2022 / Spring 2023 / Summer 2023 / Fall 2023 / Summer 2024
Introduces mammalian endocrine system. Provides a thorough analysis of chemical communication by hormones and related bioregulators with emphasis on the major endocrine systems such as the thyroid, gonad, pituitary and the brain. All registration restrictions will be strictly enforced by the department. Same as IPHY 5440.

IPHY 4580 - Sleep Physiology
Secondary Instructor - Fall 2024
Describes the physiology, neurobiology, and functions of sleep and circadian rhythms; explains the impact of sleep and circadian rhythms, as well as sleep and circadian disruptions and disorders on immune, endocrine, thermoregulatory, cardiovascular, respiratory, and neural systems; examines changes in sleep and circadian rhythms across the life span. The integrative nature of sleep and circadian rhythms in normal physiological and cognitive functions and their importance in health and disease processes will be emphasized. All registration restrictions will be strictly enforced by the department. Recommended prerequisites: Statistics course (IPHY 3280 or EBIO 1010 or MATH 2510 or PSYC 2111 or SOCY 2061). Same as IPHY 5580.

IPHY 4600 - Immunology
Primary Instructor - Fall 2018 / Spring 2019 / Fall 2020 / Fall 2021 / Fall 2022 / Spring 2023 / Fall 2023 / Fall 2024
Studies the immune system, a multi-cellular system that functions to protect us from disease. Introduces concepts associated with the development and function of individual cells of the immune system (T-cells, B-cells, neutrophils, dendritic cells, macrophages), as well as their integrative roles in physiology and host defense. This course requires a conceptual understanding of the material and emphasizes problem-solving skills through case studies. All registration restrictions will be strictly enforced by the department. Recommended prerequisite or corequisite: IPHY 4060. Same as IPHY 5600.

IPHY 4650 - Exercise Physiology
Primary Instructor - Fall 2021 / Spring 2022 / Fall 2022 / Spring 2023
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 4870 - Honors Thesis
Primary Instructor - Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 / Spring 2022
An opportunity for students enrolled in the IPHY Honors program to earn academic credit for working on their thesis. Twenty-five hours of work is required for each hour of academic credit given. Consult for faculty mentor for approval. Recommended prerequisites: IPHY 3700; and IPHY 4850 (taken concurrently).

IPHY 4930 - Internship
Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Summer 2018 / Fall 2018 / 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 5440 - Endocrinology
Primary Instructor - Spring 2019
Introduces mammalian endocrine system. Provides a thorough analysis of chemical communication by hormones and related bioregulators with emphasis on the major endocrine systems such as the thyroid, gonad, pituitary and the brain. Department enforced prerequisites: one year of general biology (lecture + lab) and one year of general chemistry (lecture + lab). Same as IPHY 4440.

IPHY 5600 - Immunology
Secondary Instructor - Spring 2023
Studies the immune system, a multi-cellular system that functions to protect us from disease. Introduces concepts associated with the development and function of individual cells of the immune system (T-cells, B-cells, neutrophils, dendritic cells, macrophages), as well as their integrative roles in physiology and host defense. Recommended prerequisites: one year of general biology (lecture + lab) and one year of general chemistry (lecture + lab); IPHY 3470. Same as IPHY 4600.

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Background

education and training

Ph.D., University of Colorado Boulder 2009
B.A., University of Colorado Boulder 2004
M.S., University of Colorado Boulder 2004

awards and honors

Teaching Professors of Distinction, conferred by College of Arts and Sciences, 2020
BFA Award for Excellence in Teaching and Pedagogy, conferred by Boulder Faculty Assembly, 2019

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