Dr. James Carson

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Biography

James Carson is the Executive Director of the Huffines Institute for Sports Medicine and Human Performance at Texas A&M University, where he holds the Debbie and Mike Hilliard '73 Endowed Huffines Institute Chair. He is a renowned exercise physiologist specializing in molecular cell biology, with a focus on the molecular biology techniques to examine skeletal muscle mass, metabolic regulation, cancer, regeneration, injury, and chronic inflammation. Dr. Carson has over 160 refereed publications in the field of muscle and exercise physiology, widely recognized for his research contributions, which have garnered over 12,800 citations. He has a strong commitment to mentorship, having guided numerous junior and mid-career faculty, as well as students at various educational levels. Dr. Carson has served in various academic leadership roles, including Associate Dean for Research and Department Chair, and has notable experience in federal grant review panels and editorial responsibilities in academic journals. He earned his Ph.D. in Exercise Science and a B.S. in Business Administration from Ohio State University.

Research Interests

Courses

KINE 681: Seminar: Exercise Physiology KINE 682: Graduate Seminar Exercise Physiology - Skeletal Muscle Responses Acute & Chronic Exercise

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vita
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  • Writing Sample (up to 10,000 words)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • GraduateCAS Application
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.