David C. Nieman

General / Preventive / Lipids

Appalachian State University

About

David C. Nieman works in General / Preventive / Lipids affiliated with Appalachian State University.

David C. Nieman is a professor in the Department of Biology at Appalachian State University and director of the Human Performance Laboratory at the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis, North Carolina. His research focuses on exercise immunology, sports nutrition, and the physiological impacts of exercise, including studies on the cardiovascular system in marathon runners. He has affiliations with institutions such as the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill through research collaborations and presentations.

Research focus

Cardiovascular effects of endurance exerciseEndothelial function and nutrition interventionsLong-term ventricular function in recreational athletesPreventive strategies for cardiovascular health through exerciseImmunonutrition and cardiovascular physiology

Impact

638 pubs · 35,103 cites · h-index 86

Training

DrPH in Public Health, Nutrition, Exercise
Loma Linda University
1984
MPH in Interdepartmental
Loma Linda University
1983
BS in Physical Education
Pacific Union College
1979

Affiliations

Work Experience

Professor

Appalachian State University · 1990 - Present

Director, Human Performance Laboratory

North Carolina Research Campus · 2008 - Present

Associate Professor

Loma Linda University · 1986 - 1990

Instructor

Pacific Union College · 1984 - 1986