UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #351
Submission information
Submission Number: 351
Submission ID: 8001
Submission UUID: 5bb6d955-dd69-4ae0-911c-a6e7e2b7e8ef
Submission URI: /urop-research-mentor-project-submission-portal
Submission Update: /urop-research-mentor-project-submission-portal?token=nHPcCCD1VxTCeFJS2PWHYZ7Afw9SmVRW56LjEqN10YI
Created: Mon, 07/10/2023 - 06:41 PM
Completed: Mon, 07/10/2023 - 07:02 PM
Changed: Tue, 09/19/2023 - 09:50 AM
Remote IP address: 144.174.212.29
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
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Submitted to: UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal
Research Mentor Information
Paul Baker
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Graduate Student
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Health and Human Sciences
Florida State University
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Additional Research Mentor(s)
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Overall Project Details
THE EFFECT OF NOX AND CREATINE MONOHYDRATE SUPPLEMENTATION ON MICROVASCULAR BLOOD FLOW REGULATION
Vascular physiology, Oxidative stress, Ergogenic supplement
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Open to all majors but science majors are preferred
On FSU Main Campus
On campus
In-person
10
Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Impaired blood flow and elevated reactive oxygen species (ROS) indicate risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). In the vasculature, ROS is primarily generated from NADPH oxidase (NOX). Creatine monohydrate (CM) may reduce CVD risk by lowering ROS and increasing blood flow. The primary aim of the current study is to determine if NOX-derived ROS impairs skeletal muscle microvascular blood flow at rest and in response to a HC meal in sedentary older adults (50-70 years old) with overweight/obesity. Furthermore, we aim to investigate whether five-days of CM supplementation could increase macrovascular and skeletal muscle microvascular blood flow and reduce in-vivo ROS concentrations at rest and in response to a HC meal in sedentary older adults (50-70 years old) with overweight/obesity
-Hands-on data collection
-Data analysis
-Possibly some literature reviewing
-Data analysis
-Possibly some literature reviewing
-Motivated (required)
-Time management (required)
-Good work ethic (required)
-Willingness to learn (required)
-Good communication skills (required)
-Science background (recommended)
-Time management (required)
-Good work ethic (required)
-Willingness to learn (required)
-Good communication skills (required)
-Science background (recommended)
At the core of my mentoring philosophy lies the belief that every mentee is a reservoir of untapped potential. The mentorship journey commences with the identification and clarification of mentees' goals, which, combined with the evaluation of their unique talents and understanding, lays the groundwork for personalized growth plans. I prioritize establishing a relationship rooted in mutual respect, which fosters a nurturing environment conducive to open dialogue and mutual learning. An integral part of my approach is to cultivate ownership and accountability in mentees, imparting a sense of responsibility that fuels their commitment to their learning journey. Simultaneously, I share my experiences, providing both insights and tangible examples of real-world successes and failures. I strive to create an interactive learning environment that fosters curiosity and promotes learning through inquiry. By identifying what motivates each mentee, I can tailor my approach to keep them engaged and inspired. The balance of belief with action and experience is vital - it's not enough to believe in potential; it must be met with hard work and resilience. To this end, I create a safe environment where failure is embraced as a learning opportunity, and growth through challenges is encouraged. The cornerstone of this philosophy is to empower mentees to become proactive, resilient learners who can navigate the twists and turns of their personal and professional paths.
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UROP Program Elements
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2023
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