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Ray A. Spradlin, Ph.D., is a new Assistant Professor at ����ý in the Exercise and Sports Science program and the College of Health and Wellness. Originally from South Florida, Spradlin moved to Gainesville, FL to pursue both his undergraduate and doctoral studies at the University of Florida. While attending UF, he studied the effect endurance exercise has on mitochondrial bioenergetics of prostate tumors and the role insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) plays in muscle disuse atrophy, function, metabolism, and exercise adaptations. In 2020, Spradlin left Florida to work for the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign studying extracellular vesicles (EVs) and assisting in the development of a novel approach to confer exercise benefits and combat muscle wasting utilizing EVs.

Since joining ����ý in Fall 2023, Spradlin has been excited to teach students about exercise science and how important of a role it can play in a healthy and fulfilling life. In addition to teaching, he is excited to work with other faculty and collaborators to pursue research interests related to human performance.

Education

• Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology from the University of Florida (2020)
• B.S. in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology from the University of Florida (2015)

Teaching Interests

Exercise Physiology
Kinesiology

Scholarly Interests

Exercise Physiology
Muscle Molecular Biology
Human Performance

Courses

• ESS3010 – Exercise Assessment and Prescription
• ESS3015 – Exercise Assessment and Prescription Lab
• HSC1010 – Introduction to Health Professions
• ESS2010 – Kinesiology
• ESS2015 – Kinesiology Lab
• HSC1020 – Medical Terminology