Indianapolis, IN30+ days ago
Elucidating mechanisms, e.g., systemic inflammation, gut microbiota, etc., underlying the impact of physical activity and sedentary behavior on mental health, e.g., substance use, anxiety, depression, mood regulation, stress, and coping, and/or brain function, e.g., brain plasticity, synaptic growth, brain network organization and connectivity, cognitive function. In one large project, IU Indianapolis faculty are actively engaging the Indiana Pacers, USA Gymnastics, and Penske Racing among others in a large collaborative effort to explore factors impacting womens sports performance.