Assistant Professor
Phone: 619-594-5672
Office: ENS 302
Email: lnogueira@sdsu.edu
Download CV (pdf)
Education
- Post-doctoral fellow, Division of Physiology, School of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA (2009-2013)
- Post-doctoral fellow, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine, Duke University, Durham, NC (2008-2009)
- Ph.D. Biological Sciences (Biochemistry), Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (2008)
- MSc Biological Sciences (Biochemistry), Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (2003)
- B.S. Physical Education (Exercise Physiology), Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (2000)
Biography
Leonardo Nogueira, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in the School of Exercise and Nutritional
Sciences. He directs the Laboratory of Muscle Contractile Function and Repair located at the Alvarado
Facility from San Diego State University Research Foundation. Dr. Nogueira conducts research on the
mechanisms of fatigue, contractile function, and exercise-induced muscle regeneration. He utilizes
different animal models to explore how chronic inflammatory diseases, environmental pollutants
(e.g., tobacco smoke), and acute and chronic hypoxia interfere with muscle physiology and
regeneration.
Professional Memberships
- American Physiological Society
- American College of Sports Medicine
Links
- Dr. Nogueira’s LinkedIn Profile
- Dr. Nogueira’s list of publications
- See Dr. Nogueira’s lab page (Come back soon!)
