Dr. Andrew Pearson

Biography

Andrew Pearson is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Exercise Science at the University of Michigan, specializing in exercise physiology and movement science. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Movement Science from the University of Michigan, followed by a Master's degree in Exercise Physiology from Eastern Michigan University, where he conducted research on the predictability of VO2max using Garmin sports watches. He completed his PhD in Kinesiology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, focusing on cerebral blood flow and blood pressure regulation in adults at elevated risk for Alzheimer's disease. His postdoctoral research at Marquette University involved investigating mechanisms of fatigability in individuals with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. Additionally, he has experience as a human health performance engineer at Collins Aerospace. Pearson teaches courses in exercise testing techniques and physiology, sharing his expertise in cerebral blood flow, blood pressure regulation, and the effects of exercise on vascular health throughout the lifespan.

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