PhD in Exercise Physiology at The University of Texas at Austin, 1997
M.S. in Exercise Physiology/Human Performance at The University of Wisconsin at La Crosse, 1987
B.A. in Biology University of Virginia, 1983
Courses Taught
Introduction to the Physiological Basis of Conditioning and Sport
Laboratory Techniques in Exercise Physiology
Fitness and Conditioning for Teachers and Coaches
Research Interests
Dr. Byrne is very interested in metabolism as it relates to human health and performance. She has been involved in various studies investigating the impact of carbohydrates and/or protein on various aspects of performance, including the ingestion of raisins as a pre-exercise nutritional snack.
Student Research
Students involved in research with Dr. Byrne have most recently investigated 1) the role of carbohydrate or protein supplementation on recovery from muscle damaging exercise and 2) the role of nutrition and exercise patterns on arterial stiffness and pulse wave velocity.
Langer MD, Byrne HK, Henry T, Lewis G, Mattern C. The Effect of Low Intensity Wearable Ultrasound on Blood Lactate and Muscle Performance after High Intensity Resistance Exercise. JEPonline, 20(4):132-146, 2017.
Mattern, C.O., Campbell, B., Carson, T., Charland, J., Craven, W., Filip, N., Watt, C., Yaple, R., Byrne, H.K. The Addition of Protein to a Carbohydrate Supplement Does Not Enhance Running Performance. Journal of Exercise Physiology Online, 14(5), 31-42, 2014.
Jung, H. L., Kwak, H. E., Kim, S. S., Lee, C. D., Byrne, H. K., Kang, H. Y. Effects of Panax Ginseng Supplementation on Muscle Damage and Inflammation After Uphill Treadmill Running in Humans. The American Journal of Chinese Medicine (AJCM):An International Journal of Comparative Medicine East and West, 39(3), 441-450, 2011.
Byrne, H. K., Kim, Y., Hertzler, S. R., Watt, C. A., Mattern, C. O. Glycemic and Insulinemic Responses to Different Preexercise Snacks in Participants with Impaired Fasting Glucose. International Journal of Sports Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 21, 1-10, 2010.
Appointments
Lecturer, Department of HPERD, University of Wisconsin at River Falls, 1987 - 1993
Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant, University of Texas at Austin, 1990 - 1997
Assistant Professor, Department of KSSPE, SUNY Brockport, 1997 - 2003
Associate Professor, Department of KSSPE, SUNY Brockport, 2003 – current
