Gwendolyn Thomas, Ph.D., CSCS, USAW-L1

Resistance Exercise Physiologist/Performance Enhancement/Optimizing RE Prescription

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Research Expertise

resistance exercise
obesity
breast cancer
chronic disease
inflammation
Genetics
Oncology
Cancer Research
Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Clinical Biochemistry
Endocrinology
Biochemistry
Organic Chemistry
Pharmacology
Molecular Biology
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Nutrition and Dietetics
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Physiology (medical)
Physiology
Surgery
Endocrine and Autonomic Systems
Gastroenterology
Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
Health Information Management
Communication
Strength and Conditioning
Performance Enhancement
Sports Performance

About

My work has focused on how we can use data to support decisions to individualize monitoring to optimize human performance.  My work has demonstrated that a one size fits all approach is not the way to optimize performance in any setting.  My monitoring approach is one that utilizes a network physiology paradigm, which focuses on nonlinear dynamic interactions. In my athlete monitoring I focus on leveraging EMA and wearables; biological sampling and resistance exercise and conditioning prescribed to elicit a specific biological response.    Additionally, as a practitioner it is important to understand the limitations of athlete monitoring, which is another area research and practice has focused.  This is an important skillset that is currently being utilized by the in a project entitled “Integrating mHealth and Physical Function to Develop a Predictors of Injury and Optimal Performance Model in Special Military Operators “with the Rangers in the 3/75 Ranger Battalion.  This approach is one that quantifies factors such as dosage variables of training and lifestyle factors (sleep, nutrition, life stress).  Using this data, we are working on individualizing acute training sessions to optimize readiness and performance enhancement.   During my time at Syracuse University, I was the professor of record to teach the NSCA CSCS preparation course and lead the strength and conditioning program.  We were developing a master’s in exercise science and I was in the process of working on certification with the NSCA.  We also worked closely with athletics to secure strength and conditioning assistantships to allow for student funding.  I am currently on several NSCA committees, which include the Education and Women’s Committee (next certification cycle).    I am particularly adept at all phases of the athletic performance enhancement and these experiences have given me expertise in evidence based program design, linear and non-linear periodization, exercise endocrinology, resistance exercise physiology and acute and chronic training readiness and non-training parameters

Publications

Multimodal prehabilitation in colorectal cancer patients to improve functional capacity and reduce postoperative complications: the first international randomized controlled trial for multimodal prehabilitation

BMC Cancer / Jan 22, 2019

van Rooijen, S., Carli, F., Dalton, S., Thomas, G., Bojesen, R., Le Guen, M., Barizien, N., Awasthi, R., Minnella, E., Beijer, S., Martínez-Palli, G., van Lieshout, R., Gögenur, I., Feo, C., Johansen, C., Scheede-Bergdahl, C., Roumen, R., Schep, G., & Slooter, G. (2019). Multimodal prehabilitation in colorectal cancer patients to improve functional capacity and reduce postoperative complications: the first international randomized controlled trial for multimodal prehabilitation. BMC Cancer, 19(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-018-5232-6

Effects of a Whole Body Compression Garment on Markers of Recovery After a Heavy Resistance Workout in Men and Women

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research / Mar 01, 2010

Kraemer, W. J., Flanagan, S. D., Comstock, B. A., Fragala, M. S., Earp, J. E., Dunn-Lewis, C., Ho, J.-Y., Thomas, G. A., Solomon-Hill, G., Penwell, Z. R., Powell, M. D., Wolf, M. R., Volek, J. S., Denegar, C. R., & Maresh, C. M. (2010). Effects of a Whole Body Compression Garment on Markers of Recovery After a Heavy Resistance Workout in Men and Women. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 24(3), 804–814. https://doi.org/10.1519/jsc.0b013e3181d33025

MAXIMAL POWER AT DIFFERENT PERCENTAGES OF ONE REPETITION MAXIMUM

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research / May 01, 2007

THOMAS, G. A., KRAEMER, W. J., SPIERING, B. A., VOLEK, J. S., ANDERSON, J. M., & MARESH, C. M. (2007). MAXIMAL POWER AT DIFFERENT PERCENTAGES OF ONE REPETITION MAXIMUM: INFLUENCE OF RESISTANCE AND GENDER. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 21(2), 336–342. https://doi.org/10.1519/00124278-200705000-00008

Effects of Stretching on Upper-Body Muscular Performance

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research / Jul 01, 2008

Torres, E. M., Kraemer, W. J., Vingren, J. L., Volek, J. S., Hatfield, D. L., Spiering, B. A., Ho, J. Y., Fragala, M. S., Thomas, G. A., Anderson, J. M., Häkkinen, K., & Maresh, C. M. (2008). Effects of Stretching on Upper-Body Muscular Performance. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 22(4), 1279–1285. https://doi.org/10.1519/jsc.0b013e31816eb501

Effects of Amino Acids Supplement on Physiological Adaptations to Resistance Training

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise / May 01, 2009

KRAEMER, W. J., HATFIELD, D. L., VOLEK, J. S., FRAGALA, M. S., VINGREN, J. L., ANDERSON, J. M., SPIERING, B. A., THOMAS, G. A., HO, J. Y., QUANN, E. E., IZQUIERDO, M., HÄKKINEN, K., & MARESH, C. M. (2009). Effects of Amino Acids Supplement on Physiological Adaptations to Resistance Training. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 41(5), 1111–1121. https://doi.org/10.1249/mss.0b013e318194cc75

Effect of Exercise on Markers of Inflammation in Breast Cancer Survivors: The Yale Exercise and Survivorship Study

Cancer Prevention Research / Feb 01, 2013

Jones, S. B., Thomas, G. A., Hesselsweet, S. D., Alvarez-Reeves, M., Yu, H., & Irwin, M. L. (2013). Effect of Exercise on Markers of Inflammation in Breast Cancer Survivors: The Yale Exercise and Survivorship Study. Cancer Prevention Research, 6(2), 109–118. https://doi.org/10.1158/1940-6207.capr-12-0278

Prehabilitation before major intra-abdominal cancer surgery

European Journal of Anaesthesiology / Dec 01, 2019

Thomas, G., Tahir, M. R., Bongers, B. C., Kallen, V. L., Slooter, G. D., & van Meeteren, N. L. (2019). Prehabilitation before major intra-abdominal cancer surgery: A systematic review of randomised controlled trials. European Journal of Anaesthesiology, 36(12), 933–945. https://doi.org/10.1097/eja.0000000000001030

Effect of resistance exercise on muscle steroid receptor protein content in strength-trained men and women

Steroids / Nov 01, 2009

Vingren, J. L., Kraemer, W. J., Hatfield, D. L., Volek, J. S., Ratamess, N. A., Anderson, J. M., Häkkinen, K., Ahtiainen, J., Fragala, M. S., & Thomas, G. A. (2009). Effect of resistance exercise on muscle steroid receptor protein content in strength-trained men and women. Steroids, 74(13–14), 1033–1039. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.steroids.2009.08.002

Recovery From a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Game: Muscle Damage and Hormonal Status

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research / Jan 01, 2009

Kraemer, W. J., Spiering, B. A., Volek, J. S., Martin, G. J., Howard, R. L., Ratamess, N. A., Hatfield, D. L., Vingren, J. L., Ho, J. Y., Fragala, M. S., Thomas, G. A., French, D. N., Anderson, J. M., Häkkinen, K., & Maresh, C. M. (2009). Recovery From a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Game: Muscle Damage and Hormonal Status. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 23(1), 2–10. https://doi.org/10.1519/jsc.0b013e31819306f2

The effect of exercise on body composition and bone mineral density in breast cancer survivors taking aromatase inhibitors

Obesity / Dec 27, 2016

Thomas, G. A., Cartmel, B., Harrigan, M., Fiellin, M., Capozza, S., Zhou, Y., Ercolano, E., Gross, C. P., Hershman, D., Ligibel, J., Schmitz, K., Li, F., Sanft, T., & Irwin, M. L. (2016). The effect of exercise on body composition and bone mineral density in breast cancer survivors taking aromatase inhibitors. Obesity, 25(2), 346–351. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/oby.21729

l-Carnitine l-tartrate supplementation favorably affects biochemical markers of recovery from physical exertion in middle-aged men and women

Metabolism / Aug 01, 2010

Ho, J.-Y., Kraemer, W. J., Volek, J. S., Fragala, M. S., Thomas, G. A., Dunn-Lewis, C., Coday, M., Häkkinen, K., & Maresh, C. M. (2010). l-Carnitine l-tartrate supplementation favorably affects biochemical markers of recovery from physical exertion in middle-aged men and women. Metabolism, 59(8), 1190–1199. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.metabol.2009.11.012

Effects of L-Carnitine L-Tartrate Supplementation on Muscle Oxygenation Responses to Resistance Exercise

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research / Jul 01, 2008

Spiering, B. A., Kraemer, W. J., Hatfield, D. L., Vingren, J. L., Fragala, M. S., Ho, J.-Y., Thomas, G. A., Häkkinen, K., & Volek, J. S. (2008). Effects of L-Carnitine L-Tartrate Supplementation on Muscle Oxygenation Responses to Resistance Exercise. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 22(4), 1130–1135. https://doi.org/10.1519/jsc.0b013e31817d48d9

Endocrine Response Patterns to Acute Unilateral and Bilateral Resistance Exercise in Men

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research / Jan 01, 2010

Migiano, M. J., Vingren, J. L., Volek, J. S., Maresh, C. M., Fragala, M. S., Ho, J.-Y., Thomas, G. A., Hatfield, D. L., Häkkinen, K., Ahtiainen, J., Earp, J. E., & Kraemer, W. J. (2010). Endocrine Response Patterns to Acute Unilateral and Bilateral Resistance Exercise in Men. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 24(1), 128–134. https://doi.org/10.1519/jsc.0b013e3181a92dc5

Growth Hormone, Exercise, and Athletic Performance

Current Sports Medicine Reports / Jul 01, 2010

Kraemer, W. J., Dunn-Lewis, C., Comstock, B. A., Thomas, G. A., Clark, J. E., & Nindl, B. C. (2010). Growth Hormone, Exercise, and Athletic Performance: A Continued Evolution of Complexity. Current Sports Medicine Reports, 9(4), 242–252. https://doi.org/10.1249/jsr.0b013e3181e976df

Weight Loss Intervention for Breast Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review

Current Breast Cancer Reports / May 17, 2013

Playdon, M., Thomas, G., Sanft, T., Harrigan, M., Ligibel, J., & Irwin, M. (2013). Weight Loss Intervention for Breast Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review. Current Breast Cancer Reports, 5(3), 222–246. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12609-013-0113-0

Effect of resistance exercise on muscle steroidogenesis

Journal of Applied Physiology / Dec 01, 2008

Vingren, J. L., Kraemer, W. J., Hatfield, D. L., Anderson, J. M., Volek, J. S., Ratamess, N. A., Thomas, G. A., Ho, J.-Y., Fragala, M. S., & Maresh, C. M. (2008). Effect of resistance exercise on muscle steroidogenesis. Journal of Applied Physiology, 105(6), 1754–1760. https://doi.org/10.1152/japplphysiol.91235.2008

Obesity, Growth Hormone and Exercise

Sports Medicine / Jun 30, 2013

Thomas, G. A., Kraemer, W. J., Comstock, B. A., Dunn-Lewis, C., Maresh, C. M., & Volek, J. S. (2013). Obesity, Growth Hormone and Exercise. Sports Medicine, 43(9), 839–849. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-013-0064-7

Cancer treatment effects on cognition and depression: The moderating role of physical activity

The Breast / Apr 01, 2019

Bedillion, M. F., Ansell, E. B., & Thomas, G. A. (2019). Cancer treatment effects on cognition and depression: The moderating role of physical activity. The Breast, 44, 73–80. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.breast.2019.01.004

Effect of Exercise on Metabolic Syndrome Variables in Breast Cancer Survivors

International Journal of Endocrinology / Jan 01, 2013

Thomas, G. A., Alvarez-Reeves, M., Lu, L., Yu, H., & Irwin, M. L. (2013). Effect of Exercise on Metabolic Syndrome Variables in Breast Cancer Survivors. International Journal of Endocrinology, 2013, 1–8. https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/168797

Factors Affecting Flutter Kicking Speed in Women Who Are Competitive and Recreational Swimmers

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research / Oct 01, 2009

McCullough, A. S., Kraemer, W. J., Volek, J. S., Solomon-Hill, G. F., Hatfield, D. L., Vingren, J. L., Ho, J.-Y., Fragala, M. S., Thomas, G. A., Häkkinen, K., & Maresh, C. M. (2009). Factors Affecting Flutter Kicking Speed in Women Who Are Competitive and Recreational Swimmers. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 23(7), 2130–2136. https://doi.org/10.1519/jsc.0b013e31819ab977

What you should know about the low anterior resection syndrome – Clinical recommendations from a patient perspective

European Journal of Surgical Oncology / Sep 01, 2018

van der Heijden, J. A. G., Thomas, G., Caers, F., van Dijk, W. A., Slooter, G. D., & Maaskant-Braat, A. J. G. (2018). What you should know about the low anterior resection syndrome – Clinical recommendations from a patient perspective. European Journal of Surgical Oncology, 44(9), 1331–1337. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejso.2018.05.010

Immunoreactive and bioactive growth hormone responses to resistance exercise in men who are lean or obese

Journal of Applied Physiology / Aug 01, 2011

Thomas, G. A., Kraemer, W. J., Kennett, M. J., Comstock, B. A., Maresh, C. M., Denegar, C. R., Volek, J. S., & Hymer, W. C. (2011). Immunoreactive and bioactive growth hormone responses to resistance exercise in men who are lean or obese. Journal of Applied Physiology, 111(2), 465–472. https://doi.org/10.1152/japplphysiol.00157.2011

Awareness and management of low anterior resection syndrome: A Dutch national survey among colorectal surgeons and specialized nurses

European Journal of Surgical Oncology / Feb 01, 2019

Thomas, G., van Heinsbergen, M., van der Heijden, J., Slooter, G., Konsten, J., & Maaskant, S. (2019). Awareness and management of low anterior resection syndrome: A Dutch national survey among colorectal surgeons and specialized nurses. European Journal of Surgical Oncology, 45(2), 174–179. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejso.2018.11.001

Relationship Between Off-Ice Testing Variables and On-Ice Speed in Women's Collegiate Synchronized Figure Skaters: Implications for Training

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research / Mar 01, 2010

Bower, M. E., Kraemer, W. J., Potteiger, J. A., Volek, J. S., Hatfield, D. A., Vingren, J. L., Spiering, B. A., Fragala, M. S., Ho, J.-Y., Thomas, G. A., Earp, J. E., Häkkinen, K., & Maresh, C. M. (2010). Relationship Between Off-Ice Testing Variables and On-Ice Speed in Women’s Collegiate Synchronized Figure Skaters: Implications for Training. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 24(3), 831–839. https://doi.org/10.1519/jsc.0b013e3181a59a5c

Effects of resistance exercise and obesity level on ghrelin and cortisol in men

Metabolism / Jun 01, 2012

Thomas, G. A., Kraemer, W. J., Comstock, B. A., Dunn-Lewis, C., Volek, J. S., Denegar, C. R., & Maresh, C. M. (2012). Effects of resistance exercise and obesity level on ghrelin and cortisol in men. Metabolism, 61(6), 860–868. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.metabol.2011.10.015

Influences of a dietary supplement in combination with an exercise and diet regimen on adipocytokines and adiposity in women who are overweight

European Journal of Applied Physiology / Dec 02, 2008

Fragala, M. S., Kraemer, W. J., Volek, J. S., Maresh, C. M., Puglisi, M. J., Vingren, J. L., Ho, J.-Y., Hatfield, D. L., Spiering, B. A., Forsythe, C. E., Thomas, G. A., Quann, E. E., Anderson, J. M., & Hesslink, R. L. (2008). Influences of a dietary supplement in combination with an exercise and diet regimen on adipocytokines and adiposity in women who are overweight. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 105(5). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-008-0944-y

Implementation of a Postoperative Screening and Treatment Guidance for the Low Anterior Resection Syndrome: Preliminary Results

Diseases of the Colon & Rectum / Sep 01, 2019

van der Heijden, J. A. G., van Heinsbergen, M., Thomas, G., Caers, F., Slooter, G. D., & Maaskant-Braat, A. J. G. (2019). Implementation of a Postoperative Screening and Treatment Guidance for the Low Anterior Resection Syndrome: Preliminary Results. Diseases of the Colon & Rectum, 62(9), 1033–1042. https://doi.org/10.1097/dcr.0000000000001428

Effects of Acute Resistance Exercise on Muscle Damage and Perceptual Measures Between Men Who Are Lean and Obese

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research / Dec 01, 2013

Comstock, B. A., Thomas, G. A., Dunn-Lewis, C., Volek, J. S., Szivak, T. K., Hooper, D. R., Kupchak, B. R., Flanagan, S. D., Denegar, C. R., & Kraemer, W. J. (2013). Effects of Acute Resistance Exercise on Muscle Damage and Perceptual Measures Between Men Who Are Lean and Obese. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 27(12), 3488–3494. https://doi.org/10.1519/jsc.0b013e31828f8202

Endogenous opioid peptide responses to opioid and anti-inflammatory medications following eccentric exercise-induced muscle damage

Peptides / Jan 01, 2010

Kraemer, W. J., Joseph, M. F., Volek, J. S., Hoffman, J. R., Ratamess, N. A., Newton, R. U., Fragala, M. S., French, D. N., Rubin, M. A., Scheett, T. P., McGuigan, M. R., Thomas, G. A., Gomez, A. L., Häkkinen, K., & Maresh, C. M. (2010). Endogenous opioid peptide responses to opioid and anti-inflammatory medications following eccentric exercise-induced muscle damage. Peptides, 31(1), 88–93. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.peptides.2009.09.031

Effect of circulating growth hormone on muscle IGF-I protein concentration in female mice with growth hormone receptor gene disruption

Growth Hormone & IGF Research / Jun 01, 2009

Kraemer, W. J., Vingren, J. L., Schuenke, M. D., Kopchick, J. J., Volek, J. S., Fragala, M. S., Häkkinen, K., Jen-Ho, Thomas, G. A., & Staron, R. S. (2009). Effect of circulating growth hormone on muscle IGF-I protein concentration in female mice with growth hormone receptor gene disruption. Growth Hormone & IGF Research, 19(3), 242–244. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ghir.2008.10.006

Why women are not small men: sex-related differences in perioperative cardiopulmonary exercise testing

Perioperative Medicine / Jun 04, 2020

Thomas, G., West, M. A., Browning, M., Minto, G., Swart, M., Richardson, K., McGarrity, L., Jack, S., Grocott, M. P. W., & Levett, D. Z. H. (2020). Why women are not small men: sex-related differences in perioperative cardiopulmonary exercise testing. Perioperative Medicine, 9(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13741-020-00148-2

Initial Heat Stress on Subsequent Responses to Cold Water Immersion While Wearing Protective Clothing

Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine / Aug 01, 2012

Færevik, H., & Eidsmo Reinertsen, R. (2012). Initial Heat Stress on Subsequent Responses to Cold Water Immersion While Wearing Protective Clothing. Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine, 83(8), 746–750. https://doi.org/10.3357/asem.2844.2012

What you should know about the low anterior resection syndrome – clinical recommendations from a patient perspective

European Journal of Surgical Oncology / Feb 01, 2019

Van Der Heijden, J., Thomas, G., Caers, F., van Dijk, W., Slooter, G., & Maaskant-Braat, S. (2019). What you should know about the low anterior resection syndrome – clinical recommendations from a patient perspective. European Journal of Surgical Oncology, 45(2), e54. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejso.2018.10.210

Trends in Diet and Cancer Research: A Bibliometric and Visualization Analysis

Cancers / Jul 25, 2023

Giles, E. D., Purcell, S. A., Olson, J., Vrieling, A., Hirko, K. A., Woodruff, K., Playdon, M. C., Thomas, G. A., Gilmore, L. A., Moberly, H. K., & Newell-Fugate, A. E. (2023). Trends in Diet and Cancer Research: A Bibliometric and Visualization Analysis. Cancers, 15(15), 3761. https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers15153761

Qualitative analysis addressing physician-perceived barriers to usage of electronic patient questionnaires in a colorectal clinic

Journal of Communication in Healthcare / Sep 25, 2014

Solomon, E. R., Thomas, G., & Gurland, B. (2014). Qualitative analysis addressing physician-perceived barriers to usage of electronic patient questionnaires in a colorectal clinic. Journal of Communication in Healthcare, 7(3), 208–213. https://doi.org/10.1179/1753807614y.0000000059

Periodization and Recovery in the Young Tennis Athlete

Contemporary Pediatric and Adolescent Sports Medicine / Jan 01, 2016

Ochi, S., & Kovacs, M. S. (2016). Periodization and Recovery in the Young Tennis Athlete. In The Young Tennis Player (pp. 87–104). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-27559-8_5

The Effects Of An Acute Resistance Exercise Bout On Insulin Like Growth Factor-I And 3 Binding Proteins In Well-Trained Men And Women

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research / Jan 01, 2010

Hatfield, D. L., Kraemer, W. J., Vingren, J. L., Anderson, J. M., Volek, J. S., Nindl, B. C., Thomas, G. A., Ho, J. Y., Fragala, M. S., & Maresh, C. M. (2010). The Effects Of An Acute Resistance Exercise Bout On Insulin Like Growth Factor-I And 3 Binding Proteins In Well-Trained Men And Women. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 24, 1. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.jsc.0000367124.12392.bb

Skeletal muscle omics signatures in cancer cachexia: perspectives and opportunities

JNCI Monographs / May 04, 2023

Gilmore, L. A., Parry, T. L., Thomas, G. A., & Khamoui, A. V. (2023). Skeletal muscle omics signatures in cancer cachexia: perspectives and opportunities. JNCI Monographs, 2023(61), 30–42. https://doi.org/10.1093/jncimonographs/lgad006

Using a Network Physiology Approach to Prescribe Exercise for Exercise Oncology

Frontiers in Network Physiology / May 12, 2022

Thomas, G. A. (2022). Using a Network Physiology Approach to Prescribe Exercise for Exercise Oncology. Frontiers in Network Physiology, 2. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnetp.2022.877676

Effects of a Smartphone Based Exercise Intervention on Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise / Jun 01, 2019

Bedillion, M. F., Ansell, E. B., & Thomas, G. A. (2019). Effects of a Smartphone Based Exercise Intervention on Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors: 927 Board #161 May 29 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 51(6S), 237–237. https://doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000561217.04972.38

Differences by Activity Level in Barriers and Benefits of Exercise in Breast Cancer Survivors

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise / Jun 01, 2019

Thomas, G. A., & Bedillion, M. F. (2019). Differences by Activity Level in Barriers and Benefits of Exercise in Breast Cancer Survivors: 3277 Board #5 June 1 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 51(6S), 900–900. https://doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000563194.81354.46

Implementation and evaluation of a screening and treatment protocol for the low anterior resection syndrome

European Journal of Surgical Oncology / Feb 01, 2019

Van Der Heijden, J., van Heinsbergen, M., Thomas, G., Caers, F., Slooter, G., & Maaskant-Braat, S. (2019). Implementation and evaluation of a screening and treatment protocol for the low anterior resection syndrome. European Journal of Surgical Oncology, 45(2), e43. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejso.2018.10.178

Randomized Trial Of Exercise On Body Composition In Breast Cancer Survivors Taking Aromatase Inhibitors

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise / May 01, 2016

Thomas, G. A., Cartmel, B., Harrigan, M., Fiellin, M., Capozza, S., Zhou, Y., Ercolano, E., Gross, C., Hershman, D., Ligibel, J., Schmitz, K., Li, F., Sanft, T., & Irwin, M. L. (2016). Randomized Trial Of Exercise On Body Composition In Breast Cancer Survivors Taking Aromatase Inhibitors: 1285 Board #6 June 2, 8. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 48, 334. https://doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000486010.57056.60

LOW INTENSITY RESISTANCE EXERCISE FOLLOWING HIGH INTENSITY RESISTANCE EXERCISE STIMULATES GROWTH HORMONE SECRETION IN MEN

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise / May 01, 2001

Goto, K., & Takamatsu, K. (2001). LOW INTENSITY RESISTANCE EXERCISE FOLLOWING HIGH INTENSITY RESISTANCE EXERCISE STIMULATES GROWTH HORMONE SECRETION IN MEN. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 33(5), S287. https://doi.org/10.1097/00005768-200105001-01614

Maximal Force Generation In The Bench Press During Concentric And Eccentric Actions

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise / May 01, 2009

Ho, J. Y., Fragala, M. S., Thomas, G. A., Volek, J. S., & Kraemer, W. J. (2009). Maximal Force Generation In The Bench Press During Concentric And Eccentric Actions: 728 May 28 9:15 AM - 9:30 AM. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 41(5), 63. https://doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000353462.75436.37

日本工業教育協会の設立に関する一考察-戦後日本の大学改革におけるアメリカの影響-

Journal of Jsee / Aug 01, 1977

舘昭. (1977). 日本工業教育協会の設立に関する一考察-戦後日本の大学改革におけるアメリカの影響-. Journal of Jsee, 25(1), 1_8-12. https://doi.org/10.4307/jsee1953.25.1_1_8

The Effect of Growth Hormone Receptor Deficiency on Skeletal Muscle Insulin-like Growth Factor-I Protein Expression

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise / May 01, 2008

Hatfield, D. L., Kraemer, W. J., Vingren, J. L., Fragala, M. S., Ho, J.-Y., Thomas, G. A., Volek, J. S., Maresh, C. M., Spiering, B. A., Schuenke, M., Kopchick, J. J., & Staron, R. S. (2008). The Effect of Growth Hormone Receptor Deficiency on Skeletal Muscle Insulin-like Growth Factor-I Protein Expression: 2482 Board #65 May 31 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 40(5), S470. https://doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000322995.34725.36

Índice de autores

Clínica e Investigación en Ginecología y Obstetricia / Dec 01, 2006

Índice de autores. (2006). Clínica e Investigación En Ginecología y Obstetricia, 33(6), 244. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0210-573x(06)74126-0

Strength Training for Tennis: Program Implementation with Neurological, Physiological, and Biomechanical Considerations

Dec 01, 2021

Moir, C. (2021). Strength Training for Tennis: Program Implementation with Neurological, Physiological, and Biomechanical Considerations. Iowa State University. https://doi.org/10.31274/cc-20240624-1341

Maximal Power at Different Percentages of One Repetition Maximum: Influence of Resistance and Gender

The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research / Jan 01, 2007

Thomas, G. A., Kraemer, W. J., Spiering, B. A., Volek, J. S., Anderson, J. M., & Maresh, C. M. (2007). Maximal Power at Different Percentages of One Repetition Maximum: Influence of Resistance and Gender. The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 21(2), 336. https://doi.org/10.1519/r-55001.1

Remote Sensing of Liquid Water and Ice Cloud Optical Thickness and Effective Radius in the Arctic: Application of Airborne Multispectral MAS Data

Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology / Jun 01, 2004

King, M. D., Platnick, S., Yang, P., Arnold, G. T., Gray, M. A., Riedi, J. C., Ackerman, S. A., & Liou, K.-N. (2004). Remote Sensing of Liquid Water and Ice Cloud Optical Thickness and Effective Radius in the Arctic: Application of Airborne Multispectral MAS Data. Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology, 21(6), 857–875. https://doi.org/10.1175/1520-0426(2004)021<0857:rsolwa>2.0.co;2

Education

University of Connecticut

Ph.D., Kinesiology (Exercise Endocrinology, Exercise Physiology, Resistance Exercise) / May, 2010

Storrs, Connecticut, United States of America

University of Connecticut

M.A., Strength and Conditioning / May, 2007

Storrs, Connecticut, United States of America

Experience

Penn State University

Assistant Research Professor / September, 2019August, 2023

Principal Investigator of the Exercise Prescription Lab. The lab (PI: Thomas) conducts interdisciplinary and translational research on chronic diseases, publishing in peer-reviewed journals. Transform population health outcomes through data, analytics, and actionable insights. Chair the regulatory review board, overseeing IRB Administration, running meetings, and approving research protocols. Expertise in institutional, FDA, and Federal regulatory work.

Penn State Integrative Physiology

Faculty Member / September, 2019Present

Faculty Member In Integrative Physiology

Syracuse University

Assistant Professor / August, 2016August, 2019

Independent Principal Investigator: Assumed responsibility for all research studies conducted in my lab, including but not limited to oversight and training of research assistants (25), training of research assistants (30), and generating independent, high quality, reproducible results. Responsible for the management and integrity of design, conduct and reporting of the research project and for managing, monitoring and ensuring the integrity of collaborative relationships. Curriculum Committee Chair:Led Curriculum Committee and Departmental Leadership to develop Master’s Degree in Strength and Conditioning through certifying agency, the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

PCORI (Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute)

Merit Review Officer / July, 2024Present

Duties include organizing and managing the comprehensive scientific and technical review of applications submitted for PCORI funding. Responsible for ensuring that each application submitted to PCORI undergoes a rigorous and objective evaluation for potential funding. Responsible for: coordinating the planning, implementation, and evaluation of high-quality, fair, and objective multi-stakeholder reviews; analyzing applications for funding under PCORI’s National Priorities for Research and Research Agenda; assisting with the recruitment and training of patients, stakeholders, and other experts for review panels; and helping prepare pre- and post-review documents and materials for use by applicants, reviewers and Science programs. She/he will handle wide range of complex tasks with substantial independent responsibility, balancing multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities.

Yale University

Post Doctoral Fellow/Associate Research Scientist / September, 2010August, 2016

T32 Postdoctoral Training Grant that led to expertise in epidemiology, behavioral health, clinical trials, oncology. Courses/trainings completed: Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Publication Planning, ICMJE, GPP, scientific data and presentations, medical writing, scientific writing and communications, research ethics, and randomized control trials and research design. Associate Research Scientist: Ability to manage multiple competing priorities with good planning, time management and prioritization skills. Project milestones met through problem solving, prioritization, conflict resolution and critical thinking skills. Fostered transdisciplinary collaboration across exercise physiology, cardiology, oncology, and immunology.

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