My current research interests fall into three broad categories. First, exercise and immune function focused on cell death (signaling pathway and gene expression), oxidative stress and inflammatory cytokines is my life-span interest. Secondarily, my concern of immune response to exercise has been extended to cigarette smokers, where I would like to investigate effects of exercise training on immune function in smokers. Obesity is another concern of my research. I would like to find out the way we can lower the prevalence of obesity in children and also how we can maximize fat loss in adult population.

Validity of BMI-based body fat equations in men and women: a four-compartment model comparison - Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research - January (1st Quarter/Winter) 2018

Effects of heat exposure on body water assessed using single-frequency bioelectrical impedance analysis and bioimpedance spectroscopy - International Journal of Exercise Science, - October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 10 2017

Effects of Exercise Training on Fat Loss and Lean Mass Gain in Mexican-American and Korean Premenopausal Women - International Journal of Endocrinology - July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 6 2017

Responses of inflammatory cytokines following moderate intensity walking exercise in overweight or obese individuals - Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation - August 31 2017

Validity of four-compartment model body fat in physically active men and women when using DXA for body volume - International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism - August 2017

Effects of summer school participation and psychosocial outcomes on changes in body composition and physical fitness during summer break - Journal of Exercise Nutrition and Biochemistry - June 2015

Effects of unaccustomed downhill running on muscle damage, oxidative stress, and leukocyte apoptosis - Journal of Exercise Nutrition and Biochemistry - June 2015

Correlation between isokinetic properties and physical fitness in university elite athletes - January (1st Quarter/Winter) 2014

Correlations Between Isokinetic Properties and Physical Fitness in University Elite Athletes - Journal of Coaching Development - February 2014

Effects of high intensity exercise training on body fat and central fat loss in middle aged Korean female: Unique determination of exercise volume. - Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, 2012

Leukocyte Apoptosis and Pro-/Anti-apoptotic Proteins Following Downhill Running. - European Journal of Applied Physiology 2011

Lymphocyte Apoptosis in Smokers and Non-Smokers Following Different Intensity of Exercises and Relation with Lactate - International Journal of Exercise Science 2011

Excess postexercise oxygen consumption following aerobic exercise training. - International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism 2010

Academic and Research Programs in Exercise Science. - International Journal of Exercise Science 2009

Effect of Exercise Intensity on Exercise-Induced Lymphocyte Apoptosis - International Journal of Sports Medicine 2007

Neither Gender nor Menstrual Cycle Phase influences Exercise-Induced Lymphocyte Apoptosis in Untrained Subjects - Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism 2007

Blood Treatment Influences the Yield of Apoptotic Lymphocytes after Maximal Exercise - Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise - March 2005

Effects of Panax ginseng extract on exercise-induced oxidative stress - Journal of Sport Medicine & Physical Fitness 2005

Physiological Responses to Downhill Walking in Older and Younger Individuals - JEPonline - December 2004

Effects of Panax ginseng extract on lipid metabolism in humans - Pharmacological Research 2003

Excess postexercise oxygen consumption following aerobic exercise training - Journal of Applied Physiology - December 2008

ABSTRACT - Effects of 5-week summer program on total antioxidant status and inflammatory markers in Hispanic adolescents - Western Society for Kinesiology and Wellness - October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2017

ABSTRACT - Effects of exercise training on fat loss and lean mass gain in young and middle-aged Hispanic and Korean women - American Public Health Association - May 2017

ABSTRACT - Effects of 5-week summer school program on inflammatory markers and oxidative stress in female adolescents - Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise - June 2017

ABSTRACT - Effects of aerobic exercise training intensity on inflammatory cytokines in obese Hispanic females - Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise - June 2017

ABSTRACT - Effects of short-term summer school program on plasma cognitive marker and non-lipid cardiovascular risk factors in female adolescents - Experimental Biology - April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 2017

ABSTRACT - A transitory elevation of circulating matrix metalloproteinases following a single bout of exercise in smokers - Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise - June 2016

ABSTRACT - Changes in BMI and physical fitness in female high school students following summer school program - Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise - June 2016

ABSTRACT - Changes in total antioxidant status and 8-OXO-Guanosine after exercise in smokers following two hour cessation. - Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise - June 2016

ABSTRACT - Responses of inflammatory cytokines following moderate intensity walking exercise in overweight or obese individuals - Experimental Biology - April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 2016

ABSTRACT - Changes in BMI and physical fitness in female high school students following summer school program - Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise - June 2015

ABSTRACT - Effects of Summer Intervention and Follow-up Telephone Intervention on Physical Fitness and Lipid Profiles - Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise - June 2015

ABSTRACT - Effects of Exercise Intensity on Blood Level Changes in Cortisol, Antioxidant, inflammatory cytokines and DNA damage in Smokers and Non-Smokers. - 27th International Sport Science Congress 2015, commemorating 1988 Seoul Olympic Games - August 2015

ABSTRACT - Effects of Exercise Intensity on Cortisol, Antioxidant, and DNA damage in Smokers and Non-Smokers - Experimental Biology - April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 2015

ABSTRACT - Effects of Telephone Intervention on Inflammatory Cytokines Following Summer Lifestyle Intervention Program - Experimental Biology - April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 2015

abstract - Four Weeks of Moderate Intensity Exercise on Levels of Cortisol, Antioxidant, and DNA Damage - Experimental Biology - April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 2015

ABSTRACT - Pro Inflammatory Cytokines in Smokers and Non-Smokers Following Different Intensity of Exercises - Experimental Biology - April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 2015

abstract - Difference in exercise intensities for maximum fat loss in cigarette smokers and non-smokers - Mecicine and Science in Sports and Exercise - May 2014

abstract - Effects of summer school and socio-economic status on changes in body composition in Hispanic adolescents - May 2014

abstract - Oxygen drift in cigarette smokers and non-smokers during three runs at different intensities - Mecine and Science in Sports and Exercise - May 2014

abstract - Non-Physical Education Major Collegiate Students’ Empirically Experiences in Sport Education - Society of health and physical educators - March 2014

Abstract - Psychosocial Outcomes and Changes in Physical Fitness during Summer Break - March 2014

abstract - Effects of Self-confidence, Body Shape Image, Fast Food Consumption on Physical Fitness in Hispanic Students. - Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise - May 2013

abstract - Effects of Socio-economic Status on Changes in Physical Fitness and Body Composition during Summer Break. - Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise - May 2013

abstract - Effects of Telephone Intervention on Body Composition and Lipid Profiles in Hispanic Children. - Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise - May 2013

abstract - Effects of Obesity and Fitness Levels on Academic Performance in Hispanic Male and Female Adolescents - Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise - May 2012

abstract - Effects of Summer Physical Education Program on BMI and Level of Fitness in Hispanic Adolescents. - Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise - May 2012

Abstract - Effects of Summer School and Exercise on Physical Fitness and Weight Gain in Hispanic Adolescents - Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise - May 2012

Abstract - Effects of Telephone Intervention on Maintaining Fat Loss and Fitness Level Following Summer Intervention Program. - Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise - May 2012

abstract - Lymphocyte Apoptosis and TNF-? In Smokers and Non-smokers Following Different Intensity Of Exercise. - Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise - May 2012

Abstract - Effects of 8 week lifestyle intervention program on body composition and lipid profiles in Hispanic children. - Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise - May 2011

Abstract - Effects Of Aerobic Exercise Training Intensity On Abdominal Fat and Ceramide In Korean Middle-Aged Women. - Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise - May 2011

Abstract - High Intensity Aerobic Training Is More Beneficial For Weight Control And Lipid Profiles in Middle-Aged Women. - Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise - May 2011

Abstract - Lymphocyte Apoptosis in Smokers and Non-Smokers Following Different Intensity of Exercises and Relation with Lactate. - Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise - May 2011

Abstract - Obesity, Level of Fitness and Academic performance in Hispanic American Adolescents. - Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise - May 2011

Abstract - Is The Exercise Guideline For Fat Loss Accutrate ? - International Journal of Exercise Science - October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2010

Abstract - Moderate Exercise Induced Lymphocyte Apoptosis and Might be Associated With Increased Level of Lactate - International Journal of Exercise Science - October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2010

Abstract - Validation of Energy Expenditure on Commercial Treadmills: Is It Effective of Defective ? - International Journal of Exercise Science - October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2010

Abstract - Effects of Accumulation of Short Duration Exercise on Blood Pressure Reduction in Pre- and Hypertensive. - Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise - May 2010

Abatract - Monitoring Diet Pattern is Very Effective Method for Managing Body Weight over the Holidays. - Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise - May 2010

Abstract - On Campus Living Decreased Body Weight In Hispanic Female During College Freshman. - Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise - May 2009

Abstract - An effective intervention of weight management over the holiday season - Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 2008

Abstract - Blood treatment and yield of apoptotic leukocytes following exercise - Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 2008

Abstract - Changes in body composition and housing status influence CGPA in first year of college - Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 2008

Abstract - Exercise-induced muscle damage and oxidative stress in untrained and moderately trained subjects - Experimental Biology 2008

Abstract - On campus living increases level of physical activity - Experimental Biology 2008

Abstract - Exercise-induced muscle damage and apoptotic protein expression in immune cells - Experimental Biology 2007

Abstract - Carbohydrate Supplementation During Prolonged Intermittent Exercise in Women - Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 2006

Abstract - Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage and Immune Cell Apoptosis - Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 2006

Abstract - Gender Differences in Response to Exercise Following a Low Carbohydrate Diet - Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 2006

Abstract - Effects of Gender And The Menstrual Cycle On Exercise-Induced Lymphocyte Apoptosis. - Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 2005

Abstract - Blood treatment influences the yield of apoptotic lymphocytes after maximal exercise - Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 2004

Abstract - Oxidative stress and DNA damage following downhill running - Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 2004

Abstract - Comparison of Two Methods for Predicting VO2max in Adolescent Boys with High and Low Levels of Physical Activity - Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 2002

Abstract - Post exercise metabolic rate following downhill running - Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 2002

Abstract - Cardiovascular response to graded downhill walking - Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 2001

Abstract - Excess postexercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) following aerobic exercise training - Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 2001

Abstract - Metabolic Response to Graded Downhill Walking in Young and Old Individuals - Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 2001

Abstract - Resting metabolic rate and substrate utilization in adolescent African American and Caucasian girls - Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 2001

Abstract - Relationship between VO2max and components of daily energy expenditure in untrained males - Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 2000

Abstract - Relationships among components of daily energy expenditure in untrained young men - Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 2000

A test of the impact of video game violence on youth - 2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31

Exercise-induced Oxidative Stress and Immune cell death in cigarette smokers

Video games and aggression in a naturalistic summer camp setting