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Kenneth H. McKeever

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