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Virtual Forum: Monitoring Hormones in Female Athletes: Best Practices for Designing and Interpreting the Research
This forum will outline practical tools and resources to support research involving female participants and help you interpret sport science findings with regards to hormonal status. Whether you are designing a study or assessing the validity of research findings, we invite you to join our discussion and bring your questions!
Dr. Louise Burke – Presentation on Fueling for endurance – from keto to carbs!
We are very fortunate to have had Professor Louise Burke, OAM, PhD, APD, Chair of Sports Nutrition, Exercise and Nutrition Research Program at Australian Catholic University, visit and share her extensive research knowledge with us at the University of Michigan. Dr. Louise Burke is a leading expert in sports nutrition and nutrition strategy. ...
Dr. Geoff Burns Discusses His Work with the Paris Olympics
HPSSC former student researcher and Post-Doctoral Fellow and Kinesiology Adjunct Professor, Geoff Burns, shares his views and focus in his current work as Sport Physiologist with the United States Olympic and Paralymic Committee. Read more about Geoff and his work with the Paris Olympics and now for those held in Milan in the February 5,2026...
Endurance for Change: Run Across Michigan – A U-M Student-led Project Supported by HPSSC HAIL
Endurance for Change: Run Across Michigan is a student-led project where Co-Founder Brendan LaFrenier is running 200 miles across the state of Michigan to raise awareness and money for those experiencing homelessness. Their goal is to raise $100,000. They are working with the U-M Film, Television, and Media Department, specifically Professor...
Events
Past Events
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2023 Events
Speaker Event: Monday, March 13, 2023
- Topic: The Pathway of the Adaptive Athlete
- Webinar Announcement
- Watch the panelist recording
2022 Events
Speaker Event: Monday, November 14, 2022
- Topic: Competition Recovery: Nutrition, Psychological, and Conditioning Factors
- Webinar Announcement
- Watch the webinar recording
Speaker Event: Thursday, October 27, 2022
- Topic: Competition Recovery: Nutrition, Psychological, and Conditioning Factors
- Webinar Announcement
- Watch the webinar recording
- Topic: In Pursuit of Human Endurance Limits
- Event Announcement
- Watch the presentation by Brad Wilkins, PhD followed by the Q&A
ESSI Panel Series
First Panel Discussion: Thursday, September 24, 2020
- Topic: Keeping youth physically active during COVID-19
- Event announcement
- Watch the panel discussion recording
- Watch Rebecca Hasson’s video on youth physical activity
Second Panel Discussion: Monday, October 19, 2020
- Topic: Athlete Return-to-Play During COVID-19
- Event announcement
- Watch the panel discussion recording
Third Panel Discussion: Thursday, November 19, 2020
- Topic: The Use of Wearables for Return to Play in Sports during COVID-19
- Event announcement
- Watch the panel discussion recording
Fourth Panel Discussion: Tuesday, February 16, 2021
- Topic: Managing Technological Advancement in the Ecosystem of Sport
- Event announcement
- Watch the panel discussion recording
Fifth Panel Discussion: Wednesday, March 24, 2021
- Topic: Concussion Prevention: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach
- Event announcement
- Watch the panel discussion recording
Sixth Panel Discussion: Friday, April 23, 2021
- Topic: The Implications of COVID-19 for the Care of Our Athletes
- Event announcement
- Watch the panel discussion recording
Seventh Panel Discussion: Monday, May 24, 2021
- Topic: Training Through Uncertainty
- Event Announcement
- Watch the panel discussion recording
Eighth Panel Discussion: Tuesday, October 5, 2021
- Topic: The Use of Cannabis for Athlete Health and Performance
- Event Announcement
- Watch the panel discussion recording
Ninth Panel Discussion: Tuesday, November 16, 2021
- Topic: The Changing Classification System in Wheelchair Basketball & Tennis
- Event Announcement
- Watch the panel discussion