Dr. Alderete's research has contributed to our understanding of how air pollutants contribute to obesity and type 2 diabetes. Her work includes some of the first investigations to show that exposure to near-roadway and ambient air pollution contributes to obesity and the pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes in youth. While the mechanisms underlying these associations remain uncertain, Dr. Alderete's recent work has shown that exposure to near-roadway air pollution was associated with the relative abundance of specific gut bacteria that were also correlated with fasting glucose levels, including Bacteroidaceae and Coriobacteriaceae. Results from this study provide the first evidence that exposure to air pollutants may impact human health via alterations in the gut microbiota. Collectively, Dr. Alderete's current research aims to test the hypothesis that the microbiome plays an intimate role at the interface between human health and the environment.
IPHY 2800 - Introduction to Statistics
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Spring 2019 / Spring 2020
Examines the application of statistics to research relevant to integrative physiology. Includes instruction and hands-on experience with related computer programs and interpretation of the results of their use. Recommended prerequisite: MATH 1300.
IPHY 4870 - Honors Thesis
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Spring 2019 / Spring 2020
Department enforced prerequisites: IPHY 2800 and IPHY 3700.
IPHY 4930 - Internship
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Spring 2019 / Summer 2019
Provides an opportunity for field/laboratory work in a variety of different settings. Consult with faculty for approval. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Department enforced prerequisite: completion of at least two of the major core classes.
IPHY 6840 - Research Project
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Spring 2019 / Summer 2019 / Fall 2019 / Spring 2020
Involves a scholarly investigation of a selected topic using literature and/or experimental techniques. Advisor required. May be repeated up to 3 total credit hours.
IPHY 6950 - Master's Thesis
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Fall 2019 / Spring 2020
Must have 4 credit hours and may be repeated up to 6 total credits.
