Arturo Figueroa, Ph.D., M.D.
Professor
Kinesiology & Sport Management
Email: arturo.figueroa@ttu.edu
Phone: 806 834 5587
Office: KSM 125
Office Hours: To be determined
Curriculum Vitae
Education
- 1999 - Ph.D, Physiological Sciences, The University of Arizona
- 1985 - M.S., Sports Medicine, Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara
- 1979 - M.D., Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara
Courses Taught
- KIN 3368 Exercise Testing & Prescription
Research Interests
- Arterial function in aging, hypertension, obesity, and type 2 diabetes
- Associations between arterial function and muscle fitness (mass, strength, and performance)
- Impact of strength training and L-citrulline supplementation on arterial function
- Vascular health in Hispanics
Awards and Honors
- 2015 - Researcher level 3, National System of Investigators of Mexico (Sistema Nacional de Investigadores, CONACYT) in the area of Medicine and Health Sciences
- 2011- Fellow, American College of Sports Medicine
Department of Kinesiology & Sport Management
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Address
Texas Tech University, 2500 Broadway, Lubbock, TX 79409 -
Phone
806.742.2011 -
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