John J. Durocher, Ph.D., ACSM-EP, CSCS

Nils K. Nelson Endowed Professor of Integrative Human Health

Introduction

Durocher focuses on teaching, research and service in biological sciences, health sciences and integrative human health. He is also the director of the multidisciplinary Integrative Physiology and Health Sciences Center.

Research Overview

Durocher’s research focuses on exercise and other lifestyle interventions that can improve human health and performance. Currently funded projects are focusing on how meditation and different types of exercise effect blood pressure, sympathetic nerve activity, arterial stiffness and anxiety. Additionally, his funded projects include public health outreach and offering free health screenings.

I was a non-traditional college student with five part-time jobs. My goal is to help students to be persistent and resilient, in addition to learning content. The greatest success for me as a professor is to help students reach their career goals, and to teach valuable life skills during the process.

Select Publications

Wedig IJ, Lenox IM, McDaniel J, Durocher JJ, Petushek EJ, and Elmer SJ. Development of a Prediction Equation to Estimate Lower-Limb Arterial Occlusion Pressure with a Thigh Sphygmomanometer. European Journal of Applied Physiology 124(4): 1281-1295, 2024.

Bigalke JA, Durocher JJ, Greenlund IM, Keller-Ross A, and Carter JR. Blood Pressure and Muscle Sympathetic Nerve Activity Are Associated with Trait Anxiety in Humans. American Journal of Physiology: Heart and Circulatory Physiology, 324(4): H494-H503, 2023.

Durocher JJ, Phelan HL, Toorongian CA, Vyas AP, and Morin BE. Effect of Single-Session Meditation on Aortic Pulsatility and Anxiety in Moderately Anxious Adults. Advances in Mind-Body Medicine 37(2): 32-36, 2023.

Durocher JJ, Toorongian CA, and Thivierge GS. An Experiential Learning Course for Cardiovascular and Sleep Technology. Advances in Physiology Education 46: 544-548, 2022.

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Teaching Focus

• Integrative Human Health
• Human Physiology
• Occupational Safety & Health

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“I was very lucky to have outstanding undergraduate and graduate teachers and advisors. I aim to provide similar opportunities for my students in the classroom, in the laboratory and with outreach projects.”

Improving Community Health

John Durocher is committed to providing his students with an enriching and engaging learning experience.

Meet Professor Durocher