Biographical Profile
Interest Background
Professional Preparation
Positions & Appointments
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
Websites
Publications
Davis, J. Mark
Instructor
J. Mark Davis is Professor of Exercise Science and Director of the Exercise Biochemistry Laboratory at the University of South Carolina. His research interests include the physiological mechanisms of central nervous system and muscular fatigue, exercise immunology, and the effects of nutrition and exercise on immune function and susceptibility to infection and cancer.
Biographical Profile
- College
- Arnold School of Public Health
- Department
- Exercise Science
Interest Background
- Do you include students in your research?
- None
- Institutional Focus Areas
- Health Sciences
- Personal Focus Areas
- Applied Physiology, Sports Nutrition, Effects of nutrition and exercise on mental and physical performance during intense exercise and tra
Professional Preparation(Education & Training)
| Dates | Institution | Location | Degree | Field of Study |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Purdue University | West Lafayette, Indiana | PhD | Exercise Physiology/Neuroendocrinology |
| 1976 | Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo, California | BS | Physical Education/Biology |
Positions & Appointments
| Dates | Description | Institution/Entity |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 - 1982 | Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, New York, New York | |
| 1982 - 1988 | Assistant Professor, Director of the Exercise Biochemistry Lab, Department of Exercise Science, School of Public Health, University of South Carolina | |
| 1989 - 1994 | Associate Professor, Director of the Exercise Biochemistry Lab, Department of Exercise Science, School of Public Health, University of South Carolina | |
| 1994 | Professor, Director of the Exercise Biochemistry Lab, Department of Exercise Science, School of Public Health, University of South Carolina | |
| 2000 | Director of Graduate Programs and Research, Director of the Exercise Biochemistry Lab, Department of Exercise Science, School of Public Health, University of South Carolina |
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
| Dates | Type | Description | Foundation/Entity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Award | Executive Board, American College of Sports Medicine, Southeast Region | |
| 1992 | Award | President, American College of Sports Medicine, Southeast Region | |
| 1997 | Award | Regional Chapters Representative, American College of Sports Medicine | |
| 1997 | Award | Research Review Committee, American College of Sports Medicine | |
| 2009 | Award | USC Educational Foundation Research Award for Health Sciences | University of South Carolina |
| Award | Fellow, American College of Sports Medicine | ||
| Award | Board of Trustees Nominee | American College of Sports Medicine | |
| Award | Henry Montoye Scholar Award, American College of Sports Medicine, Regional Chapter | ||
| Award | Outstanding Research Award, School of Public Health, University of South Carolina |
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