John Halliwill, Department of Human Physiology

John Halliwill

John Halliwill

Professor
Co-director, Exercise and Environmental Physiology Labs
Practice Areas: Exercise and Environmental Physiology, Cardiovascular Physiology

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Biography:

John Halliwill is an academic expert on exercise and environmental physiology with an emphasis on responses of the cardiovascular system. He studies post-exercise hypotension, a condition in which a person's blood pressure drops after exercise. Halliwill has sought to identify hormonal, neural, or metabolic factors responsible for changes in the heart, vasculature, and muscles during exposure to environmental and physical stresses. He is also seeking to understand the mechanisms that underlie the beneficial effects of exercise. His work has been foundational in uncovering the role of histamine in adaptation to exercise. He has studied the conditions faced by astronauts, helped Olympic athletes prepare for competition in extreme environments, and tested equipment for the US Marines.

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