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Director:
Michael F. Bergeron, Ph.D., FACSM
e-mail:
mbergero@mcg.edu
Lab Description:
The Environmental Physiology Laboratory is used to examine the
physiological responses to exercise and environmental heat stress on
fluid and mineral balance, metabolism, and thermal and cardiovascular
strain. The knowledge derived from these studies is used to develop
improved guidelines for exercising in the heat that will reduce risk and
enhance health. The laboratory includes a temperature-controlled (4 -
40°C) environmental chamber and associated laboratory facilities and
bench space. Research activities include studies funded by extramural
agencies and internal funding mechanisms for developing new research
directions.
Lab Equipment:
Sensormedics Vmax 2900 metabolic
system
CCX NOVA blood gas/electrolyte/chemistry analyzer
Freezing-point depression osmometer
BIOPAC Multi-channel data acquisition and analysis system
CorTemp™ ingestible core body temperature sensor system
Treadmill and bicycle ergometer
Clinical refractometer
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