Personal profile
Research Interests
Skeletal muscle atrophy in response to disuse
Age-associated changes in skeletal muscle (in particular: atrophy)
The role of apoptosis in skeletal muscle atrophy.
The role of cold shock protein, Rbm3, on muscle properties
The effect of massage on muscle properties
Interventions for increasing physical function in patients recovering from ICU
Education/Academic qualification
Post Doctoral Fellow, University Of Arkansas For Medical Science
1998
Doctor of Philosophy, University Of Texas Health Science Center
1995
Master of Science, State UniversityLimburg
1988
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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University of Kentucky Diabetes Prevention COBRE (Admin Core)
Fisher, S. (PI), Fry, C. (CoI), Kern, P. (CoI), McCarthy, J. (CoI), Mishra, I. (CoI), Pendergast, J. (CoI), Shridas, P. (CoI), Thibault, O. (CoI), Wang, S. (CoI), Wen, Y. (CoI), Zhang, X. (CoI), Nikolajczyk, B. (CoPI), Dupont-Versteegden, E. (Former CoI), Evers, B. M. (Former CoI), Fry, J. (Former CoI), Gong, M. (Former CoI), Hartz, A. (Former CoI), Rashid, C. (Former CoI), Softic, S. (Former CoI) & Spear, B. (Former CoI)
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
9/1/25 → 7/31/30
Project: Research project
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Is Endoreplication of Myonuclei a Target for Muscle Growth?
Dupont-Versteegden, E. (PI) & McCarthy, J. (CoI)
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundatoin
4/1/24 → 3/31/26
Project: Research project
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Muscle and Physical Function Recovery after Acute Critical Illness (ALN 93.846)
Dupont-Versteegden, E. (PI), Kalema, A. (CoI), Kern, P. (CoI), Mayer, K. (CoI), Montgomery-Yates, A. (CoI) & Sturgill, J. (CoI)
National Institute Arthritis Musculoskeletal & Skin
9/18/23 → 8/31/28
Project: Research project
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Muscle and Physical Function Recovery after Acute Critical Illness (ALN 93.859)
Dupont-Versteegden, E. (PI), Kalema, A. (CoI), Kern, P. (CoI), Mayer, K. (CoI), Montgomery-Yates, A. (CoI) & Sturgill, J. (CoI)
National Institute Arthritis Musculoskeletal & Skin
9/18/23 → 8/31/28
Project: Research project
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University of Kentucky SuRE Resource Center
Spear, B. (PI), D'Orazio, S. (CoI), Dupont-Versteegden, E. (CoI), Fardo, D. (CoI), Kohler, K. (CoI), Loria Kinsey, A. (CoI), Murphy, M. (CoI), Peterson, M. (CoI), Rice, B. (CoI), Stratton, T. (CoI), Wolf, B. G. (CoI), Nickell, M. (Former CoI), Smalls, B. (Former CoI) & Stevens-Watkins, D. (Former CoI)
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
9/5/22 → 8/31/27
Project: Research project
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A Resilience Framework for Research in Oncology Massage Therapy
University of Kentucky Rehabilitation Health Sciences PhD Program, Jun 12 2025, In: International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork: Research, Education, and Practice. 18, 2, p. 52-59 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A satellite cell-dependent epigenetic fingerprint in skeletal muscle identity genes after lifelong physical activity
Murach, K. A., Englund, D. A., Chambers, T. L., Dungan, C. M., Porter, H. L., Wren, J. D., Freeman, W. M., Dupont-Versteegden, E. E. & Wen, Y., Mar 15 2025, In: FASEB Journal. 39, 5, e70435.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Gastrocnemius Myofiber Type and Mitochondrial Alterations Associated With Peripheral Artery Disease Severity
Kosmac, K., Wang, R. D., Stewart, J., Kaur, P., Ismaeel, A., Ahsan, H., Hartnell, L., Dupont-Versteegden, E. E., McDermott, M. M., Sufit, R. L., Ferrucci, L. & Peterson, C. A., 2025, In: Function. 6, 6, zqaf047.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Mirabegron treatment reduces myofibroblasts and CXCR2 expression in adipose tissue in obesity
Finlin, B. S., Memetimin, H., Westgate, P. M., Chen, J., Dupont-Versteegden, E. E. & Kern, P. A., Dec 2025, In: Molecular Medicine. 31, 1, 313.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Muscle memory theory: A critical evaluation
Serrano, N., Dupont-Versteegden, E. E. & Murach, K. A., Sep 1 2025, In: Journal of Physiology. 603, 17, p. 4705-4711 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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Award for Excellence in Studies in the Department of Physiology
Dupont-Versteegden, E. (Recipient), 1995
Prize: Honorary award
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Fellow, Gerontological Society of America
Dupont-Versteegden, E. (Recipient), 2012
Prize: Honorary award
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