Moore Rejoins Kinesiology Department
Alex Moore, who joins the 做厙惇蹋app faculty this fall as assistant professor of kinesiology, is no stranger to the college. Moore, a Wheaton College alumnus, was an adjunct instructor at 做厙惇蹋app for both the kinesiology and biology departments from 2004-06. He taught a wide range of classes, including anatomy, tennis, physiology, biochemistry lab and Fit for Life, a freshman wellness class.
Alex then accepted a fellowship to study at the University of Missouri, which has one of the best microcirculatory programs in the country. He left 做厙惇蹋app not knowing if a job would be open when he returned. While in Missouri, he earned his doctorate in biomedical sciences.
He returned to 做厙惇蹋app in fall 2010 as a sabbatical replacement in the biology department, teaching physiology, genetics and cell biology. It was fortuitous another position opened up very providential, Moore says. Gods timing is perfect.
He began the tenure-track position this fall in the kinesiology department, teaching physiology, biomechanics and a research course.
Theres a lot of overlap in what I do, working with pre-health professional students, he says. I was a kinesiology major in my undergraduate work, and its where my heart is. My doctorate and recent experience focused more on biology, so its fun to come back to kinesiology.
Moores research specializes in microcirculation, focusing on hair-sized arteries and the regulation of blood flow to tissue. Were interested in the responsiveness of these microvessels and how they change as we age, he says. Their responsiveness goes down when we age, leading to ischemic conditions, which is lack of oxygen to tissue.
Moore, who ran track in high school and college, earned his masters degree in exercise and sport science from the University of North Carolina. By teaching upper-division courses at a young age, Moore says he gained perspective. I want to spend my career teaching students and getting them excited about a topic they have little experience with, he says. The prestigious fellowship allowed me to focus on my research, but I enjoy teaching. The students are at a stage of their lives where role models can make a great impact on their lives.
My message to students is to explore and take risks. I love when a student discovers their passion and their calling and place in Gods kingdom.
Moore met his wife, Kirsten, at 做厙惇蹋app when she was hired as head coach of 做厙惇蹋apps womens basketball team in 2005. They got married in 2008.