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Conrad Earnest, Ph.D.
Director: Exercise Biology
Director: Exercise Testing Core
Sub-Core Director: Clinical Nutrition Research Unit Human Phenotyping Core (CNRU) - Exercise and Physical Activity
Fellow: American College of Sports Medicine
Assistant Professor - Research

Department/Laboratory:
Exercise Testing Core
Exercise Biology
Phone:
(225) 763-2923
 
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(225) 763-2924
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Education:
Doctor of Philosophy; Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX
Primary Emphasis: Exercise Physiology; Secondary Emphasis: Nutrition and Food Science

Masters and Bachelors of Science, The University of Akron, Akron, OH
Primary Emphasis: Exercise Science; Secondary Emphasis: Athletic Training

Research Interests:

Exercise and Health
Nutrition and Health
Nutrition and Sport Performance
Exercise and Sport Performance
Energy distribution characteristics during exercise and recovery
Heart rate variability and vascular function


Selected Publications:

In Press / In Review

1. Earnest CP, Poirier P, Despres JP, Carnethon MR, Blair SN, Church TS. Autonomic function and insulin relationship in post-menopausal women: The DREW Study. Maturitas, In press.
2. Earnest CP, Kupper JS, Thomas AM, Church TS. Complimentary effects of multivitamin and omega-3 fatty acid supplementation. In review.
3. Stewart LK, Earnest CP, Blair SN, Church TS. Effect of exercise training on C-Reactive protein in post-menopausal women: The DREW Study. Med Sci Sports Exerc. In press.
4. Mitchell JA, Church TS, Rankinen T, Earnest CP, Blair SN, Sui X. FTO genotype and the benefits of moderate intensity exercise. Obesity. In press.
5. Earnest CP. Physical activity level and dietary intake. In: Bouchard C, Katzmarzyk PT, eds. Advances in Physical Activity and Obesity: Human Kinetics; In press.
6. Church TS, Earnest CP, Thompson AM, Priest EL, Rodarte RQ, Ross R, Blair SN. Exercise Without Weight Loss Does Not Reduce C-Reactive Protein: The INFLAME Study. Med Sci Sports Exerc. In press.
7. Arsenault BJ, Earnest CP, Després JP, Blair SN, Church TS. Associations between obesity, coffee consumption and plasma C-reactive protein levels in postmenopausal overweight/obese women: Importance of hormone replacement therapy use. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. In press.

GENETICS AND SPORTS PERFORMANCE

1. Lucia A, Gomez-Gallego F, Santiago C, Bandres F, Earnest C, Rabadan M, Alonso JM, Hoyos J, Cordova A, Villa G, and Foster C. ACTN3 Genotype in Professional Endurance Cyclists. Int J Sports Med 2006.
2. Lucia A, Gomez-Gallego F, Chicharro JL, Hoyos J, Celaya K, Cordova A, Villa G, Alonso JM, Barriopedro M, Perez M, and Earnest CP. Is there an Association between ACE and CKMM Polymorphisms and Cycling Performance Status during 3-Week Races? Int J Sports Med 26: 442-447, 2005.
3. Lucia A, Gomez-Gallego F, Barroso I, Rabadan M, Bandres F, San Juan AF, Chicharro JL, Ekelund U, Brage S, Earnest CP, Wareham NJ, and Franks PW. PPARGC1A genotype (Gly482Ser) predicts exceptional endurance capacity in European men. J Appl Physiol 99: 344-348, 2005.

NUTRITION AND HEALTH

1. Earnest CP, Hammar MK, Munsey M, Mikus CR, David RM, Bralley JA, Church TS. Microencapsulated foods as a functional delivery vehicle for omega-3 fatty acids: a pilot study. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. May 29 2009;6(1):12.
2. Earnest, C.P., C.R. Mikus, I. Lemieux, B.J. Arsenault, and T.S. Church. Examination of encapsulated phytosterol ester supplementation on lipid indices associated with cardiovascular disease. Nutrition. 23:625-33, 2007.
3. Canete, S., A.F. San Juan, M. Perez, F. Gomez-Gallego, L.M. Lopez-Mojares, C.P. Earnest, S.J. Fleck, and A. Lucia. Does Creatine Supplementation Improve Functional Capacity in Elderly Women? J Strength Cond Res. 20:22-28, 2006.
4. Earnest, C.P., A.N. Jordan, M. Safir, E. Weaver, and T.S. Church. Cholesterol-lowering effects of bovine serum immunoglobulin in participants with mild hypercholesterolemia. Am J Clin Nutr. 81:792-8, 2005.
5. Earnest, C.P. Beyond cholesterol: How supplements can alter CVD's other risk factors. Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals.38-46, 2004. *
6. Church, T.S., C.P. Earnest, K.A. Wood, and J.B. Kampert. Reduction of C-reactive protein levels through use of a multivitamin. Am J Med. 115:702-7, 2003.
7. Earnest, C.P., K.A. Wood, and T.S. Church. Complex multivitamin supplementation improves homocysteine and resistance to LDL-C oxidation. J Am Coll Nutr. 22:400-7, 2003.
8. Earnest, C., K.H. Cooper, A. Marks, and T.L. Mitchell. Efficacy of a complex multivitamin supplement. Nutrition. 18:738-42., 2002.
9. Earnest, C.P., and K.H. Cooper. Antioxidants in the primary prevention of chronic disease: What's the evidence? Am J Med and Sports. 4:239-240, 2002.
10. Broeder, C.E., J. Quindry, K. Brittingham, L. Panton, J. Thomson, S. Appakondu, K. Breuel, R. Byrd, J. Douglas, C. Earnest, C. Mitchell, M. Olson, T. Roy, and C. Yarlagadda. The Andro Project: physiological and hormonal influences of androstenedione supplementation in men 35 to 65 years old participating in a high-intensity resistance training program. Arch Intern Med. 160:3093-104., 2000.
11. Earnest, C.P., A.L. Almada, and T.L. Mitchell. High-performance capillary electrophoresis-pure creatine monohydrate reduces blood lipids in men and women. Clinical Science (Colch). 91:113-8, 1996.

NUTRITION AND SPORTS PERFORMANCE

1. Kreider, R.B., C.P. Earnest, J. Lundberg, C. Rasmussen, M. Greenwood, P. Cowan, and A.L. Almada. Effects of ingesting protein with various forms of carbohydrate following resistance-exercise on substrate availability and markers of anabolism, catabolism, and immunity. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 4:18, 2007.
2. Kerksick, C.M., C.J. Rasmussen, S.L. Lancaster, B. Magu, P. Smith, C. Melton, M. Greenwood, A.L. Almada, C.P. Earnest, and R.B. Kreider. The effects of protein and amino acid supplementation on performance and training adaptations during ten weeks of resistance training. J Strength Cond Res. 20:643-53, 2006.
3. Kerksick, C., C. Rasmussen, R. Bowden, B. Leutholtz, T. Harvey, C.P. Earnest, M. Greenwood, A. Almada, and R.B. Kreider. Effects of ribose supplementation prior to and during intense exercise on anaerobic capacity and metabolic markers. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 15:653-664, 2005.
4. Colson, S.N., F.B. Wyatt, D.L. Johnston, L.D. Autrey, Y.L. Fitzgerald, and C.P. Earnest. Cordyceps sinensis- and Rhodiola rosea-Based Supplementation in Male Cyclists and Its Effect on Muscle Tissue Oxygen Saturation. J Strength Cond Res. 19:358-63, 2005.
5. Jordan, A.N., R. Jurca, E.H. Abraham, A. Salikhova, J.K. Mann, G.M. Morss, T.S. Church, A. Lucia, and C.P. Earnest. Effects of oral ATP supplementation on anaerobic power and muscular strength. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 36:983-90, 2004.
6. Kreider, R.B., A.L. Almada, J. Antonio, C.E. Broeder, C.P. Earnest, M. Greenwood, T. Incledon, D.S. Kalman, S.M. Kleiner, B. Leutholtz, L.M. Lowery, R. Mendel, J.R. Stout, D.S. Willoughby, and T.N. Ziegenfuss. ISSN Exercise & Sport Nutrition Review: Research & Recommendations. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 1:1, 2004.
7. Earnest, C.P., S.L. Lancaster, C.J. Rasmussen, C.M. Kerksick, A. Lucia, M.C. Greenwood, A.L. Almada, P.A. Cowan, and R.B. Kreider. Low vs. high glycemic index carbohydrate gel ingestion during simulated 64-km cycling time trial performance. J Strength Cond Res. 18:466-72, 2004.
8. Earnest, C.P., G.M. Morss, F. Wyatt, A.N. Jordan, S. Colson, T.S. Church, Y. Fitzgerald, L. Autrey, R. Jurca, and A. Lucia. Effects of a commercial herbal-based formula on exercise performance in cyclists. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 36:504-9, 2004.
9. Kreider, R.B., A.L. Almada, J. Antonio, C.E. Broeder, C.P. Earnest, L. Greenwood, M. Greenwood, T. Incledon, D.S. Kalman, C. Kerksick, S.M. Kleiner, B. Leutholtz, L.M. Lowery, R. Mendel, C.J. Rasmussen, J.R. Stout, J.P. Weir, D.S. Willoughby, and T.N. Ziegenfuss. Exercise and Sport Nutrition: A Balanced Perspective for Exercise Physiologists. Professionalization of Exercise Physiology Online. 6:Letter-to-the-Editor, 2003.
10. Greenwood, M., R.B. Kreider, C.P. Earnest, C. Rasmussen, and A.L. Almada. Delivery system modalities to augment whole body creatine retention in man. J Exerc Physiol - Online. 6:37-43, 2003.
11. Kreider, R.B., E.R. Burke, J.F. Clark, C. Earnest, M. Greenwood, R. Harris, D.S. Kalman, S.M. Kleiner, E. Serrano, J.S. Volek, T.N. Ziegenfuss, and D.S. Willoughby. The neurosurgeon in sport: awareness of the risks of heatstroke and dietary supplements. Neurosurgery. 52:252-5; author reply 255-7., 2003.
12. Kreider, R.B., C. Melton, M. Greenwood, C. Rasmussen, J. Lundberg, C. Earnest, and A. Almada. Effects of oral d-ribose supplementation on anaerobic capacity and selected metabolic markers in healthy males. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 13:87-96., 2003.
13. Church, T.S., C.P. Earnest, K.A.

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