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Research Interests
Mark Abel, PhD, CSCS*D, TSAC-F*D, is a Professor and Director of the First Responder Research Laboratory at the University of Kentucky. He serves as a Researcher for the Police Research Center (ICPOL) for the Higher Institute of Police Sciences and Internal Security in Lisbon, Portugal and Adjunct Research Fellow at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions and Georgia Southern University. Abel conducts research to enhance the safety, health, and readiness of firefighters and law enforcement officers. Additionally, he has served as a firefighter.
Cuantificación de educación / académica
Doctor of Philosophy, University Of Utah
2006
Master of Science, University Of Wisconsin La Crosse
2001
Bachelor of Science, University Of Wisconsin La Crosse
1999
Associate in Arts, University Of WI Center-Washington Cty
1997
Experiencia relacionada con los ODS de las Naciones Unidas
En 2015, los estados miembros de las Naciones Unidas acordaron 17 Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) para erradicar la pobreza, proteger el planeta y garantizar la prosperidad para todos. El trabajo de esta persona contribuye al logro de los siguientes ODS:
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Good health and well being
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Colaboraciones y áreas de investigación principales de los últimos cinco años
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Safety, Health, and Injury Mitigation in Firefighter Training (SHIFT)
Gribble, P. (PI), Abel, M. (CoI), Hoch, J. (CoI), Rous, B. S. (CoI), Uhl, T. (CoI) & Heebner, N. (CoPI)
Federal Emergency Management Agency
9/22/22 → 3/21/26
Proyecto: Research project
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Occupational Safety and Health Education and Research Centers (T42): Central Appalachian Regional Education Research Center
Sanderson, W. (PI), Abel, M. (CoI), Agioutantis, Z. (CoI), Christian, J. (CoI), Heebner, N. (CoI), Hoch, J. (CoI), Hoover, A. (CoI), Liu, Y. (CoI), Lu, T. (CoI), Montross, M. (CoI), Prince, T. (CoI), Sampson, S. (CoI), Spengler, S. (CoI), Stanifer, S. (CoI), Uhl, T. (CoI), Winter, K. (CoI), Browning, S. (CoPI), Gribble, P. (CoPI), Sottile, J. (CoPI), Hahn, E. (Former CoPI), Mazur, J. (Former CoPI), Bazrgari, B. (Former CoI), Bunn, T. (Former CoI), Butler, K. (Former CoI), Novak, T. (Former CoI), Oldham, C. (Former CoI), Spengler, S. (Former CoI) & Vincent, S. (Former CoI)
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
7/1/19 → 6/30/26
Proyecto: Research project
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Athletic Training - Occupational Safety and Health Education and Research Centers (T42): Central Appalachian Regional Education Research Center
Gribble, P. (PI), Abel, M. (CoI), Heebner, N. (CoI), Hoch, J. (CoI), Uhl, T. (CoI) & Bazrgari, B. (Former CoI)
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
7/1/19 → 6/30/26
Proyecto: Research project
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Effects of occupational tasks and personal protective equipment on static and functional balance among career firefighters
Kis, P., Abel, M., Joyner, B., Munkasy, B. & Melton, B., 2026, En: Ergonomics. 69, 2, p. 309-317 9 p.Producción científica: Article › revisión exhaustiva
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The relationship between cardiorespiratory fitness and firefighter occupational performance: a systematic review and meta-analysis examining absolute versus relative VO2max
Martin, J. R., Clark, N. C., Newman, K., Fyock-Martin, M. & Abel, M. G., 2026, En: Ergonomics. 69, 4, p. 561-578 18 p.Producción científica: Review article › revisión exhaustiva
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Effect of On-Duty Resistance Training Fatigue on Neuromuscular Function in Structural Firefighters
Thruston, J. L., Best, S. A., Heebner, N. R., Bollinger, L. M. & Abel, M. G., jun 2025, En: Healthcare (Switzerland). 13, 11, 1278.Producción científica: Article › revisión exhaustiva
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Musculoskeletal Injury Rates And Workers' Compensation Costs In Male And Female Firefighters: A Comparative Analysis
Reiner, S., Heebner, N., Abel, M., Ebersole, N., Melton, B., Hoch, J., Rous, B., Uhl, T. & Gribble, P., oct 2025, En: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 57, 10S, p. 451-452 2 p.Producción científica: Meeting Abstract › revisión exhaustiva
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Musculoskeletal Injury Rates And Workers’ Compensation Costs In Male And Female Firefighters: A Comparative Analysis
Reiner, S., Heebner, N., Abel, M., Ebersole, N., Melton, B., Hoch, J., Rous, B., Uhl, T. & Gribble, P., oct 2025, En: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 57, 10S, p. 451-452 2 p.Producción científica: Article › revisión exhaustiva
Premios
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Tactical Strength and Conditional Practitioner of the Year Award
Abel, M. (Recipient), 2016
Premio: Honorary award