Dr. Mike Tymko

Biography

Mike Tymko is an Assistant Professor in the Human Health Sciences at the University of Guelph. His research interests focus on environmental cerebrovascular physiology, with a strong background in the effects of altitude and other stressors on human physiology. Mike began his journey at Mount Royal University, where he was introduced to research under the mentorship of Dr. Trevor Day. This experience led him to pursue a Master of Science at the University of British Columbia, investigating the effects of arterial blood tension changes on respiratory function. Subsequently, he completed his PhD at the same institution under Dr. Philip Ainslie, studying the impact of high altitude on peripheral cerebrovascular function. His postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Alberta and the University of British Columbia further refined his expertise, exploring the interplay between autonomic nervous activity and cerebrovascular function, particularly in cases of mild brain injury. At the University of Guelph, Mike employs various methods to examine how autonomic stressors influence brain blood flow and overall health.

Research Interests