Jeff S. Volek Titles: Associate Professor Academic Degrees: Ph.D. Kinesiology, The Pennsylvania State University, 1999 M.S. Exercise Science, The Pennsylvania State University, 1995 R.D. Penrose-St. Francis Health Services, 1992 B.S. Dietetics, Michigan State University, 1991 Areas of Expertise: Exercise & Nutrition Weight Loss/Dieting Low Carb Diets Dietary Supplements Exercise & NutritionFunded Research: Effect of varying the fat composition of a carbohydrate restricted diet Effect of a novel whey protein on markers of vascular function Physiogenomic method for predicting responses to carbohydrate restricted and low fat diets Safety and efficacy of NBTY products as part of a carbohydrate restricted diet with and without resistance exercise Potential of eggs in enhancing the cardiprotective effects of carbohydrate restricted diets in weight loss interventions Hyperglycemia-mediated alterations in vascular endothelium function and redox sensitive parameters Investigation of whey protein supplementation for physiologic enhancement to resistance training and dietary regimes in young adults