Faculty, staff and students study the effects of physical activity and exercise on human physiology and public health. The laboratory examines glucose and metabolic regulation, obesity, physical activity promotional strategies, mediators and moderators of physical activity behavior, and methodological improvements in assessing physical activity and obesity. The laboratory's integrated approach to scientific study covers multiple populations, including older adults, healthy and diseased adults, all from diverse social cultural backgrounds. The laboratory has strong ties to community organizations, offering an ability to conduct both laboratory and community based research.