Human Performance Clinical Research Laboratory

Combining Research with Health and Wellness

The Human Performance Clinical Research Lab, designated as a CSU Program of Research and Scholarly Excellence since 2008, supports the departmental mission to discover new knowledge through excellence in research in the areas of health and exercise science and to spread that knowledge through academic and outreach programs.

Our areas of research include:

Aging and Chronic Disease
Behavior and Lifestyle Modification
Functional Performance
Neurological Function and Dysfunction

Research

Pursuing the etiology, prevention, intervention, and treatment of aging-related diseases.

Explore Our Labs

Learn about how each of our labs is making discoveries in understanding aging-related disorders and how to extend the human healthspan.

Become a Research Participant

Play a key role in helping to push the boundaries of science and clinical research.

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Volunteer in a Research Lab or Clinical Program

Curious and motivated students interesting in working on a research team or in a clinical setting.

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Full-Time Research Operations Team
PRSE Designation since 2008
11 Faculty Labs wet lab and clinical facilities

Connecting with Our Community

Through health, wellness, and research endeavors.

Heart Disease Prevention Program

The Heart Disease Prevention Program is open to anyone who wants to learn more about their individual heart disease risk factors and overall health. We also offer First Responder Evaluation Programs for firefighters and law enforcement officers.

Performance Health Analysis

Optimize your performance health. Our testing services include:

endurance potential
training and recovery status
body composition
training zone determination

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Resources for CSU Researchers

We collaboratively provide a wide range of clinical services and resources to CSU researchers. The HPCRL has the expertise and facilities to support clinical studies on a fee for service basis.

Our Research Facility

The Human Performance Clinical Research Laboratory is a biomedical and behavioral research center housed in the Department of Health and Exercise Science. Our mission is to provide a home for interdisciplinary research, training, and outreach efforts that address the etiology, prevention, intervention, and treatment of major aging-related diseases. Learn more about our research facility in this YouTube video featuring Department Head, Barry Braun.

Meet Our Research Faculty College Research Funding and Proposal Support

International Symposium on Gait and Balance in Multiple Sclerosis

Learn more about the International Symposium on Gait and Balance in Multiple Sclerosis annual event.

Symposium Registration and Information

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Do Research and Get Your Degree

Our research program is part of the Department of Health and Exercise Science. Students earning degrees in HES are an integral component of our research program at the HPCRL. Learn more about the programs.

Bachelor's in Health and Exercise Science

Master's in Health and Exercise Science