Professor
Bartlett Hall, Room B003
848-932-9390
mckeever@sebs.rutgers.edu
https://esc.rutgers.edu
Research
On a basic level, my research has focused on comparative exercise and cardiovascular physiology with a particular interest in baroreceptor function and renal and neuroendocrine control of blood pressure, blood volume, and fluid and electrolyte balance. On an applied level, my research has focused on the effects of ergogenic (performance-enhancing) practices on the physiological responses of the equine athlete. Research in the lab is focused on basic physiology of the equine athlete . Our mission is not to cure sick horses, but rather to enhance our understanding of the equine athlete and the physiology of prevent problems before they occur. There are many similarities between horses and humans and we are also using the horse as a model to study the effects of aging on a variety of physiological systems. Ultimately our goal is to provide information for horse owners around the world and to find new ways to make happier, healthier, horses.
Experience
| Title | Location | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | Animal Sciences, Rutgers University | 2009 |
| Associate Director for Research | Equine Science Center, Rutgers University | 2002 |
| Associate Professor | Animal Sciences, Rutgers University | 1995 |
| Assistant Professor and Co-Director of the Equine Exercise Physiology Program | Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Ohio State University | 1989 |
| Assistant Professor | School of Health Physical Education and Recreation, The Ohio State University | 1989 |
| Instructor (Non-Tenure Track) | School of Health Physical Education and Recreation, The Ohio State University | 1988 |
| Instructor (Non-Tenure Track) and Co-Director of the Equine Exercise Physiology Program | Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Ohio State University | 1987 |
| National Research Council Resident Research Associate | Cardiovascular Research Lab, NASA-Ames Research Ctr | 1986 |
| NASA Post-Doctoral Research Associate | Cardiovascular Research Lab, NASA-Ames Research Ctr | 1987 |
| Staff Research Assistant | University of Arizona | 1985 |
| Graduate Research Associate | University of Arizona | 1983 |
| Manager | Equine Research Center, University of Arizona | 1981 |
| Assistant Manager | Post Time Thoroughbred Ranch | 1981 |
| Graduate Research Assistant | Animal Sciences, California State University Fresno | 1980 |
Education
| Degree | Location | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Postdoc | NASA-Ames Research Center | 1985 |
| Ph.D. | University of Arizona | 1984 |
| M.S. | Fresno State University | 1981 |
| B.S. | California State Polytechnic University Pomona | 1979 |