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Hawley Kunz Awarded ACSM Foundation Doctoral Student Research Grant

HHP doctoral student Hawley Kunz has been awarded the ACSM Foundation Doctoral Student Research Grant from the American College of Sports Medicine Foundation (ACSM). This nationally competitive award will provide funds for Hawley's research proposal titled "Enhancing adenovirus-specific immunity with exercise: role of adrenergic receptors"

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Ms. Hawley Kunz

Hawley's research aims investigate the ability of exercise to enhance adenovirus-specific immunity with exercise and the role of adrenergic receptors in this exercise-induced adaptation. Hawley was previously awarded the Doctoral Student Research Achievement Award for 2014-15 by the HHP department.

About the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) is the largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world. With more than 50,000 members and certified professionals worldwide, ACSM is dedicated to advancing and integrating scientific research to provide educational and practical applications of exercise science and sports medicine.

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The ACSM Foundation acquires, manages and grows the resources necessary for ACSM to fulfill its mission and vision with special emphasis on supporting research that provides scientific information vital to human health and performance.

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