Our research is focused on applied, integrative physiology at the nexus of cardiovascular and kidney health.

We study populations with a high risk of cardiovascular and kidney diseases.

We aim to identify novel treatment targets and implement interventions that have a direct clinical impact (through improving exercise tolerance and quality of life); and a disease modifying impact (by way of preventing or slowing the progression of cardiovascular and kidney diseases).

RESEARCH

To contribute to the scientific advancement of improving cardiovascular and renal health by conducting high impact research that is disseminated in peer-reviewed scientific journals and regional, national and international scientific meetings.
HIGHER EDUCATION

To provide high quality training for the next generation of scientists and health care practitioners.
COMMUNITY

To leverage our research and training to serve the community towards improving cardiovascular and renal health.

RECENT NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS

5/25/23: Domenico Chavez ACSM Awarded Carl V. Gisolfi Award

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5/11/23: CRP Lab graduate students receive KHS Graduate student awards

Natalie Bohmke: Graduate Student Excellence in Service to the Department and Profession Award.
Domenico Chavez: KHS Graduate Student Excellence in Teaching Award
4/26/23: CRP Lab Undergrads Present at VCU Symposium for Undergraduate Research and Creativity and KHS Research Day
4/26/23: Congrats to CRP Lab grad student Natalie Bohmke for picking up the KHS Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion Efforts: Graduate Student Award
4/4/23: CRP Lab Freshman Sanju Dasari receives VCU UROP Fellowship

Sanju will spend the summer working on her research project “Targeting the Gut Microbiome for Cardiovascular Health in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease”
2/23/23: CRP Lab research presented at SEACM Annual Meeting
9/24/22: CRP Lab research presented at ASCM's Integrative Physiology of Exercise Conference in Baltimore
CRP Lab Members Selected For ASN Kidney Trek Program

CRP Lab members, Natalie Bohmke and Nico Chavez were chosen to attend the Kidney Treks Program on Mount Desert Island, ME and Chicago, IL , respectively.

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KHS Students Win Awards at Regional APS Chapter Meeting

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For Richmond residents with kidney disease, a new program offers free exercise rehabilitation

Renal Rehab, run by VCU’s Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, helps chronic kidney disease and renal transplant patients integrate exercise and improved nutrition into their lifestyle.

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KHS undergraduate student received a Research Fellowship from the American Physiological Society

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KHS doctoral student received a Southern Regional Education Board Doctoral Scholar Program Institutional Award

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