Researching how exercise, nutrition and aging alter musculoskeletal function

California
Joined April 2009
The question of how incretin-mimetics (i.e., GLP-1RA like semaglutide) affect muscle mass and function is very important and has been haunting the field for quite a while now. So, I am particularly pleased to share our recent paper on the matter: medrxiv.org/cgi/content/shor…
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Isometrics for the win! Dr. Keith Baar (@MuscleScience) was an awesome guest on the latest podcast; his research on isometric work has been incredibly impactful in the performance and rehab communities. ericcressey.com/csp-elite-ba…
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Super fan of @MuscleScience since his research has helped me manage multiple injuries. High recommend
NEW podcast episode is up! Dr. Keith Baar, UC Davis — Simple Exercises That Can Repair Tendons (Tennis Elbow, etc.), Collagen Fact vs. Fiction, Isometrics vs. Eccentrics, JAK Inhibitors, Growth Hormone vs. IGF-1, The Anti-RICE Protocol, and How to Use Load as an Anti-Inflammatory Dr. Keith Baar is a Professor at the University of California, Davis in the Department of Physiology and Membrane Biology. During his Ph.D. studies, his research revealed that mechanical strain on muscle fibers activates the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling pathway, a crucial regulator of muscular hypertrophy.  Subsequently, he studied the molecular dynamics of skeletal muscle adaptation to endurance training under the guidance of Dr. John Holloszy, a legend in the field of exercise physiology, considered the father of modern exercise biochemistry. Building on all of this experience, he conducted research into tendon health and the potential for engineering ligaments, which could have implications for treatment and recovery from injuries. Dr. Baar now runs the Functional Molecular Biology Lab at UC Davis. His lab’s work ranges from studying molecular changes in our cells to conducting studies to effect real-world improvements in people’s health, longevity, and quality of life. Please enjoy!
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My lab @ucd_physiology and Department of Pediatrics @UCDavisHealth is hiring! Apply by Nov 17 using the link below. recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06779
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Kicking off iCAMP24 - “One of the first and only comprehensive centers of its kind” @UCDavis_CMC @ucdavis
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ALL STAR 🌟🌟🌟line up for the 2nd session #AspetarIRC24 @DrNoelPollock -🔑 Clinical Markers @MarceloBordalo - MRI 💻 Inigo Iriate-Ultrasound 🔍 @mechomeca - RTP Decision Making 🏃‍♀️ KEYNOTE 👑@RodWhiteley - @Aspetar Way - Acute Hamstring Rehab Join Us: aspetar.com/conf2024
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Keith Baar retweeted
🚨Performance and Sport Science PhD Opportunity🚨 We are proud to announce our newest role within our performance and sport science department, a rare fully embedded PhD position at the collegiate level. Please share!
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Last chance to join our online open days! #anatomy #anatomicalsciences
Great questions from our prospective students this morning! 👍🏻 Another session available tomorrow at 5pm -join us!
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A huge congratulations 👏🙌 is in order to our #PMB Chair, Fernando Santana! @lfsantana68 has been officially promoted to Distinguished Professor @ucDavisHealth @ucdavis! A well deserved and outstanding achievement for the inspiring leader of our department!
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Keith Baar retweeted
No caption needed. @runcamille #lululemonFURTHER
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This morning’s department meeting was presented by @SteffenDanielle from the Tendon Group on the TENDOTIME project. ⏰ Recruitment has started and she and Sara Dietz Pedersen are ready for their first participant next week! 💪 @ccstorytime
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𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞? On the left, a single nonreplicable study with sensational findings. On the right, a well-done meta showing time of day doesn't matter. Note the colossal difference in Altmetric Score (online attention).
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"Incorporating low volume (<820 meters) RST during the season can lead to significant improvements in various physical performance outcomes and just 2 sets of 4-6 x 20-30m sprints provides a sufficient stimulus for adaptation" @FraserThurlow sportsmith.co/articles/repea…
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GIVEAWAY TIME! If you want to be in with a chance to get FREE access to the Isometric Strength Training course with @alex_natera, follow the instructions 👇🏼 1⃣ Follow @SportsmithHQ & @alex_natera 2⃣ Repost 3⃣ Tag a fellow practitioner in the comments sportsmith.co/courses/isomet…
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Happy to announce the publication of the 2nd edition of Endurance Training - Science and Practice: essentially a completely new book, new contributors, new chapters, 469 pages, color graphs! inigomujika.com/en/books/end…
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I also show expression of genes with a known function in tendon (including some of my favorites!)
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Here are top expressed spatially variable genes in rat patellar tendon. The ranking for these genes was generated by equally weighting spatially variability (Moran's I) and expression values.
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My paper on spatial gene expression in tendon is finally out! Five years after starting this project, we have some beautiful images to share. We welcome you to explore your favorite tendon gene! sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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I am delighted to be launching Episode 1 of Series 4 of the 'Opportunities in Science' podcast today! In today's episode, we feature the wonderfully talented Dr. Jennifer Paxton @Dr_JZP, who is a Senior Lecturer in Anatomy at The University of Edinburgh.  podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s…
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Also catch GFI senior advisor to the president Shayna Fertig speaking at the Cultivated Meat and Alternative Protein Summit hosted by @UCDavis_CMC on Monday, Sept. 11th. More details 👉 bit.ly/3R04h7L
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