Parallel lines of research are developed for both adult and pediatric patient populations. Both inpatient research without exercise and outpatient research using a combination of drug interventions and exercise to improve overall patient health have been conducted by Clinical Research Laboratory investigators. All research is performed in cooperation with appropriate clinical departments from Shands Hospital at the University of Florida.

Effects of Enhanced External Counterpulsation on Arterial Function in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease. Funded by the National Institutes of Health. Principal Investigator, Randy W. Braith, Ph.D.

Endothelial Dysfunction and Arterial Stiffness in Heart Transplant Recipients. Funded by the American Heart Association. Principal Investigator, Randy W. Braith, Ph.D.

The Effects of Teriparatide in Treating Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis. Funded by the University of Florida Research Foundation. Principal Investigator, Randy W. Braith, Ph.D.

Heart Failure: A Controlled Trail Investigating Outcomes of Exercise Training (HF-ACTION trial). Funded by National Institutes of Health. Sub-Investigator, Randy W. Braith, Ph.D.

Peripheral Endothelial Dysfunction and Plasma Inflammatory Markers in Heart Transplant Recipients: Effects of Exercise. Funded by American Heart Association, Florida/Puerto Rico Affiliate. Co-Principal Investigator, Randy W. Braith, Ph.D.

Neuromuscular Adaptations to Resistance Training in Multiple Sclerosis. Funded by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Co-Principal Investigator, Randy W. Braith, Ph.D.