Research and creative activity designed to enhance our community and beyond.
The School of Health and Kinesiology (H&K) is dedicated to the vitality of scholarly activity. H&K supports a thriving research and creative activity agenda focused on creating better healthy living opportunities for all.
SoLi Lab for Sexuality and Gender Science
The faculty and students of the SoLi lab study the ideologies and lived experiences of stigmatization, marginalization, and objectification within the context of sexuality and gender.
Lab Co-Directors: Dr. Sofia Jawed-Wessel and Dr. Liam Heerten-Rodriguez
Physical Activity in Health Promotion Research Group
The Physical Activity in Health Promotion (PAHP) Research Group is dedicated to working with the community to help individuals of all ages be more physically active.
Lab Faculty: Dr. Danae Dinkel, Dr. Michaela Schenkelberg, and Dr. John Noble
Sports Medicine and Biomechanics Research Lab
The mission of the Sports Medicine and Biomechanics Lab at the University of Nebraska at Omaha is to conduct and disseminate innovative research related to human movement to help reduce injury risk and increase performance in a variety of sports and physical activities.
Lab Co-Directors: Dr. Adam Rosen, Dr. Sam Wilkins, Dr. Chris Burcal, and Dr. Brian Knarr
Vascular and Metabolic Phenotyping Research Lab
The Vascular and Metabolic Phenotyping Research Lab at UNO studies how vascular function is impacted by aging, disease, medical conditions, and environmental stressors. Current research focuses on mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative stress, spinal cord injury, wheelchair athletes, and the effects of environmental stress on the body.
Lab Co-Directors: Dr. Song-Young Park and Dr. Gwenael Layec