Center for Advancing Exercise and Nutrition Research on Aging
About CAENRA
Our goal is to investigate and determine effective exercise and nutritional interventions that can prevent and/or slow the progression of chronic diseases and functional declines associated with aging and sharing these findings into practical recommendations for clinicians and the general public.
Examples of projects conducted include the investigation of exercise and nutrition interventions for chronic conditions such as osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, cardiovascular diseases, sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity, cancer, gastrointestinal health, and brain degenerative diseases.
Areas of Focus
The center focuses on developing unique exercise and nutritional interventions in the treatment of chronic diseases and functional declines that occur in aging with the intent to better quality of life and longevity.
Our core research areas include:
- Musculoskeletal health and obesity
- Cardiovascular disease
- Women’s health
- Cognitive function and brain health
- Cancer prevention and survivorship
Directors
Bahram Arjmandi, PhD
Professor and Director of Center for Advancing Exercise & Nutrition Research on Aging
College Affiliates
Michael Ormsbee, PhD
Professor and Director for the FSU Institute of Sports Sciences & Medicine
mormsbee@fsu.edu
850.644.2914
FSU Affiliates
College of Medicine
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Non-FSU Affiliates
Rutgers
Colorado State University
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Life University (Marietta, GA)
University of Virginia
University of Virginia
Taylor Behl
Ph.D., Nutrition & Food Science
Research Interests
- Gut Microbiome
- Aging
- Functional Foods
- Cognition and concussions
Ph.D., Exercise Physiology
Research Interests
- Hydration
- Thermoregulation
- Relationship between hydration / metabolism
Ph.D., Nutrition & Food Science
About Amy
Amy Mullins is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Nutrition, Food, and Exercise Sciences, at Florida State University, pursuing a degree in Nutrition Science under the direction of Dr. Bahram Arjmandi. Amy has Bachelor’s degrees in Health Science Education (University of Florida) and Food and Nutrition (Florida State University), and a Master’s degree in Clinical Dietetics (Florida State University). She is a Registered Dietitian and Family & Consumer Sciences Extension Educator with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Cooperative Extension Service (UF/IFAS) where she develops and implements community programs focused on nutrition, chronic disease prevention, general health/wellness, and food safety. Amy’s research focus is in the area of bioactive phytochemical components of plants and nutritional intervention for prevention and management of chronic inflammatory mechanisms.
Ph.D., Nutrition & Food Science
Research Interests
- The effects of functional food and phytonutrients on cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and cognitive health and function
- The effects of sports nutrition and supplementation on sports performance, recovery and body composition
Get in Touch
| 406 Sandels Building 120 Convocation Way Tallahassee, FL 32306-1493 |
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| 850.645.1517 | |
| caenra@fsu.edu |
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