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Robert (Bob) S. Bowen, Ph.D. Curriculum Vitae Contact Information Home:

Office:

51 Celita Court Cleveland, GA 30528 Cell: (704) 293-5615

Miller Hall, Room 205 Pilgram Marpeck School of STEM Truett McConnell University 100 Alumni Drive Cleveland, GA 30528

E-mail: [email protected] (work) [email protected] (personal)

Phone: (706) 865-2134 ext. 235

Education School

Degree

Year

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, Virginia

Post-Doctoral Fellowship Emphasis: Molecular Endocrinology

2011

University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, North Carolina

Biology, PhD Emphasis: Exercise Physiology

2010

Northern Michigan University Marquette, Michigan

Exercise Science, MS Emphasis: Physiology

2006

University of Minnesota Minneapolis, Minnesota

Geographic Information Science, MGIS Emphasis: Wetland Ecology

2004

Northern Michigan University Marquette, Michigan

Physical Geography, BS Minor: Biology

2002

Professional Experience Years

Department, Institution, City; Position

2016 – Present

Pilgram Marpeck School of STEM, Truett McConnell University, Cleveland, Georgia; Dean and Associate Professor of Physiology

2013 – 2016

Science and Mathematics Division, Truett-McConnell College, Cleveland, Georgia; Division Chair and Assistant Professor of Biology

2011 – 2013

Science and Mathematics Division, Truett-McConnell College, Cleveland, Georgia; Assistant Professor of Biology

2010 – 2011

Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia; Post-Doctoral Fellow

2006 – 2010

Department of Kinesiology, University of North Carolina – Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina; Graduate Research Assistant

2006

Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, Northern Michigan University, Marquette, Michigan; Adjunct Faculty

2004 – 2006

Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, Northern Michigan University, Marquette, Michigan; Graduate Teaching Assistant

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Teaching Experience Institution

Courses

Truett McConnell University

Anatomy and Physiology I & II (2 Semester Sequence); Cell Biology; Endocrinology; Genetics; Human Biology; Molecular Biology; Principles of Biology I; Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology; Research Methods in Biology; Physical Wellbeing I; Physical Wellbeing II; Introduction to Exercise Science

Northern Michigan University

Anatomical Kinesiology Lab; Exercise Physiology Lab; First Aid and CPR Lab; Personal Well Being; Badminton; Cross-Country Skiing; Hiking; Mountain Biking; Teaching of Badminton; Weight Training and Conditioning

Funding and Research Support 2011

Principle Investigator - Small RNAs: Regulation and regulatory activity in body weight control – 3D-

Gene Competition Award, Toray Industries, Inc., Japan; $2450 + Microarray Services 2010 – 2011

Post-Doctoral Fellow - Small RNAs: Regulation and regulatory activity in body weight control – NIH RC1DK086655 (PIs: Deborah J. Good, Richard Helm, Roderick V. Jensen); $301,026

2010

Recipient (1st Place) - Effects of aromatase inhibition on physical activity levels – Southeast American College of Sports Medicine Doctoral Student Award Poster; $500

2010

Investigator - Sex steroid regulation of physical activity in mice – Sigma Xi Grant-in-Aid of Research; $400

2009 – 2010

Investigator - Sex steroid regulation of physical activity in mice – ACSM Foundation Research Grant Initiative; $5,000

2006 – 2010

Research Assistant - Genetic factors responsible for exercise endurance – NIH RO1AR050085 (PI: J. Timothy Lightfoot); $1,400,000

2006

Investigator - Relationship between ankle dorsiflexion and kinematic variables during treadmill roller skiing – Excellence in Education Grant, Northern Michigan University; $1,000

2005

Investigator - Effects of dorsiflexion on energy expenditure during cross-country skiing using the V1 skate technique – College of Professional Studies Student Research Award, Northern Michigan University; $300

2005

Investigator - Effects of dorsiflexion on energy expenditure during cross-country skiing using the V1 skate technique – Excellence in Education Grant, Northern Michigan University; $1,000

2004

Co-investigator - The effects of added weight on power output and heart rate: Treadmill vs. on road cycling – TLC Student Award, Northern Michigan University (Co-recipient: Brock T. Jensen); $300

Professional Organization Membership Sigma Xi (2006 – Present) American College of Sports Medicine (2005 – Present) Southeast Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine (2006 – Present) American Association for the Advancement of Science (2007 – 2010) International Society for Biomechanics in Sports (2005)

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Honors and Awards Faculty Excellence Award, Truett-McConnell College, 2016 Vulcan Materials Company Teaching Excellence Award, Truett-McConnell College, 2014 Article Selected for F1000 Prime Listing: Lightfoot, JT, LJ Leamy, D Pomp, MJ Turner, AA Fodor, A Knab, RS Bowen, D Ferguson, T Moore-Harrison, A Hamilton. Strain screen and haplotype association mapping of wheel running in inbred mouse strains. Journal of Applied Physiology. 109(3):623-634, 2010. Outstanding Graduate Student, Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Northern Michigan University, 2006 Sigma Xi Inductee, Sigma Xi – The Scientific Research Society, 2006

Professional Service Present Present Present Present Present Present 2009

Reviewer – Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science Reviewer – Journal of Neuroengineering and Rehabilitation Reviewer – Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise Reviewer – Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism Reviewer – International Journal of Exercise Science Reviewer – Journal of Sports Science Chair, ACSM Thematic Poster Session, Animal models in exercise behavior and neurobiology, Seattle, WA, May 29, 2009

College Service 2013-Present 2011 2011-Present 2012-2014 2013-Present 2013-2014

Member – Academic Services Committee Member – Nursing Curriculum Committee Member – Media Resources Committee Member – Core and Academic Enrichment Committee Chair – Institutional Review Board Co-Chair – Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee

Publications Peer-Reviewed Articles Stott, NL, MR Abreu, BE Cates, BM Dillard, BR Foster, MJ Haskett, JC Lee, HG Simoes, TP Spivey, RS Bowen. Prolonged effects of estrogen on physical activity levels following orchidectomy. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. [in preparation]. Cates, BE, BM Dillard, BR Foster, SV Patterson, TP Spivey, EB Combs, RS Bowen. Effects of varying doses of estrogen and caudal pressure on wheel running in orchidectomized male mice. Journal of Applied Physiology. [in preparation]. Bowen, RS, BE Cates, EB Combs, BM Dillard, JT Epting, BR Foster, SV Patterson, TP Spivey. Stabilization of the wheel running phenotype in mice. Physiology and Behavior. 155:149-156, 2016. Bowen, RS, AM Knab, AT Hamilton, JR McCall, TL Moore-Harrison, JT Lightfoot. Effects of supraphysiological doses of sex steroids on wheel running activity in mice. Journal of Steroids and Hormonal Science. 3(2):110, 2012. Knab AM, RS Bowen, AT Hamilton, JT Lightfoot. Pharmacological manipulation of the dopaminergic system affects wheel-running activity in differentially active mice. Journal of Biological Regulators and Homeostatic Agents. 26(1):119-129, 2012. Bowen, RS, DP Ferguson, JT Lightfoot. Effects of aromatase inhibition on the physical activity levels of male mice. Journal of Steroids and Hormonal Science. S1:001, 2011. Ferguson, DP, RS Bowen, JT Lightfoot. Heart rate and core temperature responses of elite pit crews during automobile races. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 25(8):2075-2083, 2011.

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Bowen, RS, MJ Turner, JT Lightfoot. Sex hormone effects on physical activity levels: why doesn't Jane run as much as Dick? Sports Medicine. 41(1):73-86, 2011. Lightfoot, JT, LJ Leamy, D Pomp, MJ Turner, AA Fodor, A Knab, RS Bowen, D Ferguson, T Moore-Harrison, A Hamilton. Strain screen and haplotype association mapping of wheel running in inbred mouse strains. Journal of Applied Physiology. 109(3):623-634, 2010. Knab, AM, RS Bowen, T Moore-Harrison, AT Hamilton, MJ Turner, JT Lightfoot. Repeatability of exercise behaviors in mice. Physiology and Behavior. 98(4):433-440, 2009. Knab, AM, RS Bowen, AT Hamilton, AA Gulledge, JT Lightfoot. Altered dopaminergic profiles: implications for the regulation of voluntary physical activity. Behavioural Brain Research. 204(1): 147-152, 2009. Tsivitse, SK, MG Peters, AL Stoy, JA Mundy, RS Bowen. The effect of downhill running on Notch signaling in regenerating skeletal muscle. European Journal of Applied Physiology. 106(5): 759-767, 2009. Bowen, RS, RL Jensen, JM Ryan, PB Watts. Modeling oxygen uptake during V1 treadmill roller skiing. International Journal of Exercise Science. 2(1): 48-59, 2009.

Invited Lectures Bowen, RS. Physical activity: Moving to better health. Sautee Nacoochee Educational (SNED) Talks. Sautee Nachoochee, GA, September 18, 2016. Bowen, RS. Catching ranavirus in the act? An integrated approach to ecological detection. Smithgall Woods State Park. Cleveland, GA, October 10, 2015. Bowen, RS. Wheels in the cage go round and round: Perspectives on physical activity and the sex steroids. Kennesaw State University. Kennesaw, GA, Mar. 14, 2014. Bowen, RS. The role of the sex steroids in regulation of physical activity levels in mice. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Blacksburg, VA, Mar. 5, 2010. Bowen, RS. Regulation of physical activity levels in mice: the sex steroids. Northern Michigan University. Marquette, MI, Feb. 23, 2009.

Presentations and Abstracts Stott, NL, MR Abreu, BE Cates, BM Dillard, BR Foster, MJ Haskett, JC Lee, HG Simoes, TP Spivey, RS Bowen. Prolonged effects of estrogen on physical activity levels following orchidectomy. American College of Sports Medicine. Boston, MA. May 31-Jun 4, 2016. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 48(Suppl. 1-5S):P156, 2016. (thematic poster presentation). Cates, BE, MR Abreu, BM Dillard, BR Foster, MJ Haskett, JC Lee, HG Simoes, TP Spivey, NL Stott, RS Bowen. Vesicular monoamine transporter 2 mRNA and physical activity levels following re-exposure to estrogen. Southeast American College of Sports Medicine. Greenville, SC. Feb 18-20, 2016. (poster presentation) Foster, BR, MR Abreu, BE Cates, BM Dillard, MJ Haskett, JC Lee, HG Simoes, TP Spivey, NL Stott, RS Bowen. Calsequestrin 1 mRNA and physical activity levels following re-exposure to estrogen. Southeast American College of Sports Medicine. Greenville, SC. Feb 18-20, 2016. (poster presentation) Bowen, RS, BE Cates, EB Combs, BM Dillard, JT Epting, BR Foster, SV Patterson, TP Spivey. Stabilization of the wheel running phenotype in mice: Importance of an acclimation period. American College of Sports Medicine. San Diego, CA. May 26-30, 2015. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 47(Suppl. 1-5S):P24, 2015. (poster presentation)

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Bullock, G, RS Bowen, F Nordhoff, AM Knab. Two week taper not effective in improving 5k performance: Masters vs. young runners. American College of Sports Medicine. San Diego, CA. May 26-30, 2015. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 47(Suppl. 1-5S):P222, 2015. (thematic poster presentation) Cates, BE, EB Combs, JT Epting, RS Bowen. Genetic variation within and flanking the androgen receptor: Correlation with wheel running characteristics. American College of Sports Medicine. Orlando, FL. May 27-31, 2014. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 46(Suppl. 1-5S):178, 2014. (poster presentation) Ferguson, DP, RS Bowen, JT Lightfoot. Evaluation of heart rate and core temperatures of NASCAR pit crews. Texas American College of Sports Medicine. Austin, TX, Feb. 24-25, 2011. (poster presentation) Bowen, RS, DP, Ferguson, JT Lightfoot. Effects of aromatase inhibition on physical activity levels. Southeast American College of Sports Medicine. Greenville, SC, Feb. 11-13, 2010. (poster presentation) Ferguson, DP, TL Moore-Harrison, RS Bowen, KJ Hall, EE Schmitt, AT Hamilton, A Mosher, JT Lightfoot. Heart rate and core temperature responses of pit crew athletes during elite automobile races. American College of Sports Medicine. Seattle, WA. May 27-30, 2009. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 41(5 Suppl.):S305, 2009. (poster presentation) Knab, AM, RS Bowen, AT Hamilton, TL Moore-Harrison, DP Ferguson, JT Lightfoot. Central control of physical activity in mice is mediated by dopamine 1 (D1) receptors and the tyrosine hydroxylase enzyme. American College of Sports Medicine. Seattle, WA. May 27-30, 2009. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 41(5 Suppl.):S183, 2009. (thematic poster presentation) Ferguson, DP, RS Bowen, BM Klopp, JT Lightfoot. Evaluations of fitness data to predict the success of NASCAR pit crews. Southeast American College of Sports Medicine. Birmingham, AL, Feb. 12-14, 2009. (poster presentation) Bowen, RS, AT Hamilton, AM Knab, JA Rettew, TL Moore-Harrison, JT Lightfoot. Sex steroid influences on running distance, duration, and speed in C57BL/6J mice. Integrative Biology of Exercise-V. Hilton Head, SC. September 24-27, 2008. (poster presentation) Knab, AM, RS Bowen, AT Hamilton, A Gulledge, JT Lightfoot. High active C57L/J mice have different dopaminergic profiles compared to low active C3H/HEJ mice. Integrative Biology of Exercise-V. Hilton Head, SC. September 24-27, 2008. (poster presentation) Moore-Harrison, T, AT Hamilton, AM Knab, RS Bowen, JT Lightfoot. The relationship between aerobic capacity, body composition, and physical activity among ethnic groups. Integrative Biology of Exercise-V. Hilton Head, SC. September 24-27, 2008. (poster presentation) Bowen, RS, AA Trynor, AM Knab, YM Huet-Hudson, JT Lightfoot. Sex steroid regulation of daily physical activity levels in male Balb/CJ mice. American College of Sports Medicine. Indianapolis, IN. May 28-31, 2008. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 40(5 Suppl.):S105-S106, 2008. (oral presentation) Tsivitse, SK, MG Peters, AL Stoy, RS Bowen. Notch signaling following downhill running in mice. Southeast American College of Sports Medicine. Birmingham, AL, Feb. 14-16, 2008. (poster presentation) Bowen, RS, JM Ryan, RL Jensen, PB Watts. Linear regression analysis for prediction of VO2 during treadmill roller skiing using the V1 technique. American College of Sports Medicine. New Orleans, LA. May 29-June 2, 2007. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 39(5 Suppl.):S345, 2007. (poster presentation) Moore, T, A Trynor, J Moser, A Knab, RS Bowen, E Friesen, K Loiseau, MJ Turner, SR Kleeberger, JT Lightfoot. Low exercise endurance is heritable. American College of Sports Medicine. New Orleans, LA. May 29-June 2, 2007. Medicine and Science in Sports Exercise, 39(5 Suppl.):S469 2007. (poster presentation)

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Bowen, RS, RL Jensen, PB Watts. Relationship between ankle dorsiflexion and kinematic variables during treadmill roller skiing. International Congress on Science and Nordic Skiing. Voukatti, Finland. June 18-20, 2006. (oral presentation) Jensen, RL, RS Bowen, SJ Fjeldheim, ML Halloran, SK Peck, JM Ryan, PB Watts. Comparison of the lactate-heart rate relationship during treadmill roller-skiing and on-snow cross country skiing. International Congress on Science and Nordic Skiing. Voukatti, Finland. June 18-20, 2006. (oral presentation) Bowen, RS, RL Jensen, PB Watts. Effects of dorsiflexion on energy expenditure during cross-country skiing using the V1 skate technique. International Society of Biomechanics in Sports. Beijing, China. August 22-27, 2005. Proceedings of the XXIII International Symposium of Biomechanics in Sports (Qing Wang, editor) 349, 2005. (poster presentation) Bowen, RS, BT Jensen. Effects of added weight on power output and heart rate: Treadmill versus on-road cycling. American Society of Biomechanics Upper Midwest Student Regional Meeting. Minneapolis, MN. November 12-13, 2004. (oral presentation)

Robert (Bob) S. Bowen, Ph.D. References Dr. Tim Lightfoot Sydney and JL Huffines Institute for Sports Medicine and Human Performance Dept. of Health and Kinesiology Texas A&M University TAMU 4243 College Station, TX 77845 979-845-8744 [email protected] Dr. Phil Watts 201G Phy Ed Instruct Facility Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI 49855 906-227-1143 [email protected] Dr. Randy Jensen 210 Phy Ed Instruct Facility Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI 49855 906-227-1184 [email protected] Dr. John J. Durocher

Student Development Center, Room 230B Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI 49931 906-487-1659 [email protected]

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