Tongjian You
Areas of Expertise
Metabolic and Physical Dysfunctions Associated with Obesity and Aging, Lifestyle Interventions Through Physical Exercise, Mind-Body Exercise, and New Technology
Degrees
PhD, University of North Carolina at Greensboro (Exercise Physiology)
MEd, National Research Institute of Sports Science (Exercise Physiology)
MB, Chengdu Institute of Physical Education (Sports Medicine)
Professional Publications & Contributions
Additional Information
Dr. You completed his postdoctoral training in Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine at Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM), and was an Instructor of Medicine at WFUSM. He came to UMass Boston from the Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, SUNY-Buffalo. His current research program focuses on the effects of mind-body exercise on multisite pain and falls in diverse older adults.
Teaching Expertise
Exercise Metabolism
Exercise and Aging
Research Methods
Awards and Accomplishments
Fellow, American College of Sports Medicine
Fellow, The Obesity Society
Dr. You's research group is currently accepting graduate (MS and PhD) students.