Alberto Vallejo Lecturer Contact Information Office: PED 107 Phone: (213) 740-3337 E-mail: avallejo@usc.edu LINKS Curriculum Vitae

 

Education

• B.S. Cell/Molecular Biology, Humboldt State University, 8/1998
• M.S. Kinesiology, California State Univeristy, Northridge, 8/2001
• Ph.D. Biokinesiology, University of Southern California, 5/2005

Postdoctoral Training

• Post-doctoral fellow, Research Instructor of Medicine, University Southern California, Keck School of Medicine, 07/2005-06/2007  

Academic Appointment, Affiliation, and Employment History

Non-Tenure Track Appointments

• Lecturer, University of Southern California, 2008-2009   

Visiting and Temporary Appointments

• Adjunct Assistant Professor, California State University Los Angeles, 2009-2010   
• Research Instructor of Medicine, Keck School of Medicine, 2009-2010   
• Assistant Professor, California State University, Los Angeles , 2008-2009   
• Research Insrtuctor of Medicine, Keck School of Medicine, 2008-2009   
• Faculty, Assistant Coach, Pasadena City College, Fall 2008   
• Assistant Professor, California State University, Los Angeles, 2007-2008   
• Assistant Professor, California State University, Los Angeles, 2006-2007   
• Assistant Professor, University of Southern California, 2006-2007   
• Assistant Professor, University of Southern California, 2005-2006   

PostDoctoral Appointments

• Research Instructor of Medicine, University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine, 2006-2007   
• Research Instructor of Medicine, University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine, 2005-2006   

Other Employment

• Director, Fortansce & Associates Sports Medicine Center, 01/03/2007-06/01/2008  
• Researcher, Keck School of Medicine, 07/2005-12/2007  

Description of Research

Summary Statement of Research Interests

The etiology of type two diabetes is complex and involves the interaction of a number of variables, including genetics, lifestyle factors, chronic disease, and hormonal changes. My research interest have lead me to understanding the mechanisms by which a vibration exercise therapy may affect insulin resistnance, muscle and lipid metabolism in overweight children. While classic exercise has been shown to be advantageous, I am investigating the mechanisms whereby progressive resistance training in conjunction to whole body vibration may improve insulin senstivity in overweight hispanic children. My additional research interests include understanding the mechanisms (signals/factors) associated with eccentric resistance exercise that induce hypertrophic adaptations and the implications of such exercise in older individuals to optimize rehabilitation.

Research Keywords

insulin resistance, overweight children, eccentric exercises, older adults, androgen treatment, metabolic syndrome

Research Specialties

exercise training in young, older and athlete populations. Type II Diabetes and hispanic children

Affiliations with Research Centers, Labs, and Other Institutions

• Exercise Clinical Research Center, Research,http://pt.usc.edu/SubLayout.aspx?menu_id=66&id=132&ekmensel=568fab5c_66_0_132_1

Other Research

• Insulin resistance in overweight Children., 2008-2009   
• Metabolic Syndrome research., 2008-2009   

Advisement

Other Advisement or Time Devoted to Students

• I devote Fridays in assisting USC undergraduate students in clinical research experience. , 2009-2010   
• I devote my Fridays in assisting USC undergraduate students to get clinical research experience. , 2008-2009   

Guest Lectures in Courses

• NTRS 317: Fundamentals of Human Nutrition Guest topic: Exercise and Nutritional Needs, Spring 2009   

New Courses Developed

• EXSC409 Metabolic Diseases, Kinesiology, Examination of the etiology, prevention and treatments of metabolic disorders such as diabetes mellitus, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome and obesity as major threats to public health., 05/2009-12/2009  
• EXSC 499 – "Globesity": The New Pandemic, Kin Dept/ Exercise Science, The purpose of this course is to expose the undergraduate student to the topics related to the impact of this pandemic. The students will gain valuable knowledge in topics and get hand on experience in the prevention and treatment of overweight/obesity an disease without borders, 06/2009-08/2009  

Honors and Awards

• Golden Cane Award, Biokinesiology & Physical Therapy, USC, 2005-2006   
• The Awards for Excellence in Teaching, Center for Excellence in Teaching, University of Southern California, 2004-2005   

Service to the University

Media, Alumni, and Community Relations

• USC Alumin Association, 06/2005-12/2009  
• Joint Educational Project, 2008-2009   
• Community Childhood Type II diabetes Talks, 2008-2009   

Other Service to the University

• Community Pediatric Fitness Assessment, 2009-2010   
• Minor and Major Fair for the College of Arts, Fall 2009   
• Community Pediatric Fitness Assessment, 2008-2009   
• USC Good Neighbors Campaign, 2008-2009   

Service to the Profession

Professional Memberships

• American Physiological Society, 01/2004-  
• Southwest Chapter Amercian College of Sports Medicine, 08/2002-  
• American College of Sports Medicine, 08/2001-  
• National Strength and Conditioning Association, 01/1998-  

Media, Alumni, and Community Relations

• Presidential Fitness Testing local Elementary Schools, 2009-2010   
• Contributed to the USC Kinesiology Brochure Development, Fall 2009   
• Community Health Seminars , 2008-2009   
• Presidential Fitness Testing in Local Community Elementary School , 2008-2009   

Other Service to the Profession

• American Red Cross Certified Instructor, 01/2001-  
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists, 01/1998-  
• Written letters of support for students seeking to pursue post-graduate studies. , 2008-2009   

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