Frank Sylvester

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Professor

Email 
[email protected]

Office 
235 Henry Hall

Phone 
(616) 331-8707

Spring/Summer Office Hours 

Faculty Biography
 

COURSES TAUGHT

BMS 202 - Anatomy & Physiology
BMS 208 - Human Anatomy
BMS 290 - Human Physiology
BMS 291 - Human Physiology Laboratory
BMS 301 - Introduction to Research
BMS 309 - Human Anatomy Lab
BMS 375 - The Biology of Aging
BMS 495 - Concepts in Wellness (capstone)
BMS 508 - Advanced Human Physiology

EDUCATION

Postdoctoral fellow, Medical College of Wisconsin, 2002
PhD (Physiology) Medical College of Wisconsin, 2002
M.A. (Biology) Drake University, 1997
B.S. (Animal Science) Cornell University, 1993

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Currently, my research focuses on the effects of dietary supplements on the circulatory system. I am most interested in determining the changes in blood flow regulation within the vasculature upon acute exposure to physiological levels of potential sympathomimetics. This area of research utilizes multiple experimental techniques including in vitro organ preparations, Western blotting, and biochemical assays. It is hoped that insight gained from these studies may lead to an improved understanding of the role of nutritional supplements in cardiovascular health.



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