Texas Tech University

Danielle E. Levitt, PhD, CSCS*D

Assistant Professor
Kinesiology

Email: Danielle.Levitt@ttu.edu

Phone: (806) 834-1830

Kinesiology and Sport Management, Rm 109D

Office Hours: Tuesdays from 11:00am-11:50 am

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Danielle E. Levitt, PhD, CSCS,*D

Education & Training

  • 2018-2022—Postdoctoral Fellowship in Physiology, LSU Health – New Orleans
  • 2014-2018—Ph.D. in Biology, University of North Texas
  • 2013-2015—M.S. in Kinesiology, University of North Texas
  • 2005-2009—B.A. in Psychology, The University of Texas at Dallas

Current Courses Taught

  • KIN 5336—Skeletal Muscle Physiology

Research Interests

  • Alcohol-mediated impairment of myoblast bioenergetic function, and impact on muscle regeneration
  • Relationships between impaired mitochondrial and glycolytic function and risk for dysglycemia
  • Interorgan crosstalk (especially the skeletal muscle-pancreas axis): Impacts of alcohol and exercise

Department of Kinesiology & Sport Management

  • Address

    Box 43011, Texas Tech University, 2500 Broadway, Lubbock, TX 79409
  • Phone

    806.742.3371