Dr. Tim Gavin

Professor

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Biography

Tim's laboratory team investigates skeletal muscle vasculature communication and the benefits of exercise against chronic conditions such as advanced age, obesity, and diabetes. Additionally, he has worked with rural communities in Indiana to improve access to physical activity and healthy nutrition, addressing lower obesity rates. His research has been supported by the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control, and the American Heart Association. Tim is an active fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology and the American College of Sports Medicine. He serves as a mentor in various programs at Purdue University, including the Horizon Program and the ACSM Leadership Diversity Training Program. His work includes significant contributions to understanding exercise physiology and its impact on health across different populations.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Tim Gavin is a leading researcher and educator in exercise physiology, focusing on the intersection of chronic disease and exercise.

Awards

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Active Fellow

2019-09-01
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Fellow

2006-06-01

Courses

HK 41500 - Exercise Medicine

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
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Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.