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USC Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
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Alberto F. VallejoLecturerContact Information E-mail: avallejo@usc.edu Phone: (213) 740-3337 Office: PED 107 LINKS Curriculum Vitae |
Education |
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 Ph.D. Biokinesiology, University of Southern California, 5/2005
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M.S. Kinesiology, California State Univeristy, Northridge, 8/2001
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B.S. Cell/Molecular Biology, Humboldt State University, 8/1998
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Postdoctoral Training |
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Post-doctoral fellow, Research Instructor of Medicine, University Southern California, Keck School of Medicine, 07/2005-06/2007
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Academic Appointment, Affiliation, and Employment History |
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Non-Tenure Track Appointments |
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Lecturer, University Of Southern California, 2012-2013
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Lecturer, University of Southern California, 2011-2012
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Visiting and Temporary Appointments |
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Course Director, University Of Southern California, Division of Occupational Therapy,
Fall
2012
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Course Director (Physiology), University of Southern California, Division of Occupational Therapy,
Fall
2011
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Adjunct Assistant Professor, California State University Los Angeles, 2009-2010
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Research Instructor of Medicine, Keck School of Medicine, 2009-2010
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Assistant Professor, California State University, Los Angeles , 2008-2009
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Faculty, Assistant Coach, Pasadena City College,
Fall
2008
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Assistant Professor, California State University, Los Angeles, 2007-2008
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Assistant Professor, California State University, Los Angeles, 2006-2007
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Assistant Professor, University of Southern California, 2006-2007
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Assistant Professor, University of Southern California, 2005-2006
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PostDoctoral Appointments |
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Research Instructor of Medicine, University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine, 2006-2007
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Research Instructor of Medicine, University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine, 2005-2006
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Other Employment |
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Human Performance Specialists, Exercise Testing Specialists, 01/2010-
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Volunteer Appoint:Research Instructor of Medicine, Keck School of Medicine, 2011-2012
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Strength and Conditioning Specialists , Line Drive Sports, 01/2009-08/2010
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Director Special Porgrams and Research, Fortansce & Associates Sports Medicine Center, 01/03/2007-06/01/2008
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Researcher, Keck School of Medicine, 07/2005-12/2007
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Description of Research |
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Summary Statement of Research Interests |
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| The etiology of type two diabetes is complex and involves the interaction of a number of variables, including genetics, lifestyle factors, chronic disease, and hormonal changes. My research interest have lead me to understanding the mechanisms by which a vibration exercise therapy may affect insulin resistnance, muscle and lipid metabolism in overweight children. While classic exercise has been shown to be advantageous, I am investigating the mechanisms whereby progressive resistance training in conjunction to whole body vibration may improve insulin senstivity in overweight hispanic children. My additional research interests include understanding the mechanisms (signals/factors) associated with eccentric resistance exercise that induce hypertrophic adaptations and the implications of such exercise in older individuals to optimize rehabilitation. | |
Research Keywords |
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| insulin resistance, overweight children, eccentric exercises, older adults, androgen treatment, metabolic syndrome | |
Research Specialties |
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| exercise training in young, older and athlete populations. Type II Diabetes and hispanic children | |
Affiliations with Research Centers, Labs, and Other Institutions |
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Exercise Clinical Research Center, Research,http://pt.usc.edu/SubLayout.aspx?menu_id=66&id=132&ekmensel=568fab5c_66_0_132_1
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Other Research |
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Insulin resistance in overweight Children., 2008-2009
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Metabolic Syndrome research., 2008-2009
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Multimedia Scholarship and Creative Works |
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Learning Environments incentive grant., Learning Environments incentive grant. Submitted with my co-instructor Dr. Eric Kolb. ,
Fall
2011
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Advisement |
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Other Advisement or Time Devoted to Students |
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I continue to give advisement to a number of students this academic year. In fact, I am proud to say that a number of students have chosen Human Performance as a their after having been exposed to number of my course., 2012-2013
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I have also have written a number of letters recommendation for a number of students both current and former. The letters have been written for medical school, graduate school, a many post-professional schools. I am proud to say that the majority of the students of whom I've written letters for have gotten accepted into the program of the their choice. , 2012-2013
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I have also devoted my fridays in the spring semester to helping students get exposure to research at the Health Science Campus. I have had at least 4 EXSC490 directed research whom I've been able to work with and help them get exposed to a number a research experiences. I continue to do this in an effort to provide undergraduate students an opportunity to be exposed to a variety of hands oh experiences that I know will benefit them in their academic careers. , 2011-2012
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I have also have written a number of letters recommendation for a number of students both current and former. The letters have been written for medical school, graduate school, a many post-professional schools. I am proud to say that the majority of the students of whom I've written letters for have gotten accepted into the program of the their choice. , 2011-2012
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I have had the pleasure to give advisement to a number of students this academic year. In fact, I am proud to say that a number of students have chosen Human Performance as a their after having been exposed to number of my course. , 2011-2012
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I also continue to devote my fridays in the spring semester to helping students get exposure to research at the Health Science Campus. I have had at least 4 EXSC490 directed research whom I've been able to work with and help them get exposed to a number a research experiences. I continue to do this in an effort to provide undergraduate students an opportunity to be exposed to a variety of hands oh experiences that I know will benefit them in their academic careers. , 2010-2011
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I have written numerous letters of support for my students in an effort to help them advance to their next goal be it medical school, physical therapy school etc... I believe this to be a vital component of my job resposibilities for my students. , 2010-2011
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I devote Fridays in assisting USC undergraduate students in clinical research experience. , 2009-2010
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I devote my Fridays in assisting USC undergraduate students to get clinical research experience. , 2008-2009
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Guest Lectures in Courses |
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NTRS 317: Fundamentals of Human Nutrition Guest topic: Exercise and Nutritional Needs,
Spring
2009
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New Courses Developed |
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EXSC409 Metabolic Diseases, Biological Sciences, Examination of the etiology, prevention and treatments of metabolic disorders such as diabetes mellitus, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome and obesity as major threats to public health., 05/2009-
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EXSC 499 – "Globesity": The New Pandemic, Kin Dept/ Exercise Science, The purpose of this course is to expose the undergraduate student to the topics related to the impact of this pandemic. The students will gain valuable knowledge in topics and get hand on experience in the prevention and treatment of overweight/obesity an disease without borders, 06/2009-08/2009
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Honors and Awards |
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Nikkians of San Gabriel Valley Acknowledgement, 1/1/2008-6/28/2008
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Golden Cane Award, Biokinesiology & Physical Therapy, USC, 2005-2006
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The Awards for Excellence in Teaching, Center for Excellence in Teaching, University of Southern California, 2004-2005
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Service to the University |
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Committees |
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Member, New Student Convocation, 2012-2013
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Member, Graduation Marshall, 2011-2012
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Member, New Student Welcome Committee, 2011-2012
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Member, Non-Tenure Track Faculty Review Committee., 2011-2012
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Member, Search Committee for Non-Tenure Track Instructor. During the Summer of 2011 I was a part of the committee to hire a lab instructor., 07/2011-08/2011
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Member, Accepted new student welcome committee, 2010-2011
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Member, Committee member to hire Non-tenure track instructors for the 2010-2011 academic year., 2010-2011
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Member, Non-Tenure Track Faculty Review Committee, 2010-2011
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Member, Curriculum Committee member,
Spring
2011
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Member, Accepted to the university students welcome committee, 2009-2010
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Media, Alumni, and Community Relations |
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USC Alumin Association, 06/2005-
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Joint Educational Projejt, 2012-2013
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CAL PERS program, 2011-2012
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Joint Educational Project, 2011-2012
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Joint Educational Project, 2010-2011
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Community Childhood Type II diabetes Talks, 2008-2009
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Joint Educational Project, 2008-2009
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Other Service to the University |
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Community Pediatric Fitness Assessment, 2011-2012
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Faculty Marshal for the 2011 New Student Convocation, 2011-2012
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Graduating Student Graduation Ceremony, 2011-2012
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USC Good Neighbors Campaign, 2011-2012
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USC Good Neighbors Campaign, 2010-2011
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Community Pediatric Fitness Assessment, 2009-2010
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Minor and Major Fair for the College of Arts,
Fall
2009
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Community Pediatric Fitness Assessment, 2008-2009
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USC Good Neighbors Campaign, 2008-2009
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Service to the Profession |
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Committees |
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Member, Committee member to hire non-tenure track faculty for the 2010-2011 acdemic year., 2010-2011
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Professional Memberships |
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American Physiological Society, 01/2004-
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Southwest Chapter Amercian College of Sports Medicine, 08/2002-
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American College of Sports Medicine, 08/2001-
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National Strength and Conditioning Association, 01/1998-
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Media, Alumni, and Community Relations |
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Presidential Fitness Testing local Elementary Schools, 08/2005-
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CPR/AED Instructor for Kinesiology and Lab faculty and Staff, 2011-2012
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CPR/AED Instructor for Kinesiology and Lab faculty and Staf, 2010-2011
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Contributed to the USC Kinesiology Brochure Development,
Fall
2009
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Community Health Seminars , 2008-2009
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Presidential Fitness Testing in Local Community Elementary School , 2008-2009
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Other Service to the Profession |
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American Red Cross Certified Instructor, 01/2001-
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Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists, 01/1998-
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Arrange for Representative from the Corporate Health and Fitness world to guest speak in my EXSC203 course., 2011-2012
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Written letters of support for students seeking to pursue post-graduate studies. , 2011-2012
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