Christopher T. Minson, Ph.D.

Exercise Physiology Exercise and Movement Science (EMS), University of Oregon Office Location: 138 Esslinger Phone: (541) 346-4105 Laboratory: Human Cardiovascular Physiology Laboratory, Esslinger Hall

Christopher Minson’s research is focused on two areas of neural control of the circulation in humans. Specifically, he is investigating the neural and vascular interactions in the skin during environmental heat stress, with funding from the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Minson is also studying how estrogen and progesterone impact blood pressure regulation in young women to determine why young women are more susceptible to fainting than men, with funding provided by the American Heart Association. His teaching emphasis is in the areas of cardiovascular and environmental physiology. Dr. Minson graduated with a B.S. degree in Psychology from the University of Arizona in 1989. In 1993, he received his Master’s degree in Exercise Science from San Diego State University. While in San Diego, he also worked for the Naval Health Research Center in environmental physiology. He then went to The Pennsylvania State University where he graduated with a Ph.D. in Exercise Science. He subsequently trained as a post-doctoral fellow at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota in the Department of Anesthesiology. Dr. Minson joined the Department of Exercise and Movement Science at the University of Oregon in 2000. He recently received Young Investigator Awards from the American Physiological Society in 2000 and the American College of Sports Medicine in 2002. Education  PhD. - Exercise Science, 1997 The Pennsylvania State University  M.S. - Exercise and Nutrition Science, 1993 San Diego State University  B.S. - Psychology and Exercise Science, 1989 University of Arizona Professional Organizations American Physiological Society American College of Sports Medicine, National and Northwest Region American Heart Association Professional Service Dr. Minson serves as the Vice President of the Board of Directors for the International Institute for Sport and Human Performance. He also serves as a reviewer for numerous journals including Journal of Applied Physiology, American Journal of Physiology, Circulation, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, and Journal of Physiology. Grants, Publications, and Presentations Mechanisms of Cutaneous Vasodilation in Humans, National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Blood Pressure and Vascular Regulation in Women, American Heart Association, Northwest Affiliate. Aging and Skin Blood Flow, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Aging, consortium with W. Larry Kenney, Ph.D. of The Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Minson has published research articles in numerous journals including Journal of Applied Physiology, American Journal of Physiology, Circulation, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, and Journal of Physiology. He has also presented at National and International Meetings on Physiology and Exercise Science.