Integrative Physiology and Health Sciences (IPHS) Center
The Integrative Physiology and Health Sciences (IPHS) Center at Purdue University Northwest leads research, teaching and outreach with a proactive and holistic approach to human health.
About the Center
The IPHS Center is in the newly renovated space in GYTE 3 and 5. We are happy to be serving PNW and NWI, and have several active studies and free health screening through a project sponsored by the Indiana Department of Health!
IPHS Information
- Expand research in human health at Purdue University Northwest
- Increase extramural funding to PNW
- Improve health-related initiatives and impact to PNW and Northwest Indiana
- Provide human performance testing and dietary analysis services (future)
The IPHS Center includes the following research areas:
- Physical activity/exercise
- Autonomic regulation of blood pressure
- Sleep physiology
- Nutrition and metabolism
- Epidemiology and public health
- Sensory physiology
- Health and exercise psychology
- Service and outreach focused on the ACSM Exercise is Medicine® initiative, community health, and occupational safety.
- Studying how acute and eight-week mindfulness interventions influence blood pressure regulation (sponsored through the National Institutes of Health)
- Evaluation and Implementation of Lifestyle Changes and Life’s Simple 7 in Northwest Indiana (Sponsored by the Indiana Department of Health)
- Determining the effect of downhill running on muscle soreness and arterial stiffness in men and women (sponsored by the PNW Research Office)
- Building a lower-body negative pressure chamber used to simulate gravitational challenges or hemorrhage (sponsored by the Indiana Space Grant Consortium)
- Examining the cardiometabolic effects of Hibiscus sabdariffa tea (sponsored by the PNW Research Office)
- Please contact the IPHS Center Coordinator Grant Thivierge if you have any questions.
- Tri W-G and Hausmann motorized tilt tables
- Finapres NOVA hemodynamic monitoring system
- SphygmoCor CPVH pulse wave velocity system
- Two Omron HEM-907XL automated blood pressure cuffs
- University of Iowa Nerve Traffic Analysis System
- Grass Technology S48 Stimulator
- Tuttnauer ValuKlave autoclave
- Trackmaster TMX425C and TMX58 programmable treadmills
- NordiTrack treadmill
- Steelcase Ology Walkstation treadmill desk
- Monark 894E Cycle Ergometer
- Baseline hydraulic hand dynamometer with pressure attachments
- Baseline and Lange skinfold calipers
- Two Tanita MC-780U segmental body composition analyzers
- Two Cholestech LDX™ blood chemistry analyzers
- DCA Vantage hemoglobin A1c analyzer
- Dataq Instruments 16 channel hardware and software
- ADInstruments 4-channel PowerLab system with human physiology kit
- Four PCs, three laptops, and three color printers
- PNOE wireless expired air analysis system
- Cosmed Quark CPET metabolic analyzer and wireless 12-lead ECG
- Plux Biosignals Research Sensors, including fNIRS
- Four SunTech Oscar 2 ambulatory blood pressure monitors
- Eight Philips Respironics Spectrum Pro actigraphy watches
- Natus® Embla® SDx Polysomnography Amplifier and teaching sleep laboratory
- Two Natus® Embla® NDx Polysomnography Amplifiers and research sleep laboratories
Matthew A. Ladwig
An experiential learning course for cardiovascular and sleep technology
John J. Durocher, Colleen A. Toorongian, and Grant S. Thivierge
Travis R Wakeham, Dakota J Anderson, Steven J Elmer, John J Durocher.
Core Faculty
John J. Durocher, Ph.D., ACSM-EP, CSCS
Nils K. Nelson Endowed Professor of Integrative Human Health
(219) 989-2625
Hammond Campus, Gyte 298
Westville Campus, DSAC 1093
Assistant Professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management
(219) 989-8304
Hammond, HTMB 123
Assistant Professor of Food and Nutrition
(219) 989-2615
Hammond, HTMB 125
Assistant Professor of Integrative Human Health
(219) 989-2738
Hammond Campus, NILS 340B
Julia L. Rogers, D.N.P., APRN, CNS, FNP-BC, FAANP
Associate Professor of Nursing
(219) 989-2981
Hammond Campus, NILS 225
Director of Online Programs
(219) 989-2399
Hammond, NILS 225
Andrew Skibski, PhD, ATC, CSCS
Assistant Professor of Integrative Human Health
(219) 989-5414
Hammond Campus, NILS 340E
News and Announcements
October: Exercise Is Medicine® Month at Purdue University Northwest
Purdue University Northwest will host 16 fun and engaging events in October to promote physical activity and wellness across campus.
John Durocher, Nils K. Nelson Endowed Professor of Integrative Human Health in the Department of Biological Sciences, is committed to providing his students with an enriching and engaging learning experience.
Exercise is Medicine Month at Purdue University Northwest
Purdue University Northwest is one again recognizing Exercise is Medicine® On Campus month in October 2023.
Upcoming Events
Oct 14
The Miracle Drug: Exercise to Improve Physical HealthCome learn why movement truly is medicine – and how you can harness its benefits in everyday life.
Oct 15
Sarcopenia and Healthy Aging – Avoiding the Decline from Vitality to FrailityJohn Bobalik, PNW Fitness Center Director, explores the benefits of regular exercise for healthy aging, in particular, maintaining muscle mass and physical function as we age.
Oct 16
“Play Like a Kid” ThursdayPlay Like a Kid Thursday invites you to relive the joy of childhood through tag games. Come move, laugh and reconnect with the fun side of fitness!
Oct 17
Free Physical Movement Screenings at the Integrative Physiology and Health Sciences (IPHS) CenterDuring these free walk-in screenings, we will evaluate your ability to complete fundamental movements such as squats, balance and flexibility tests.