Thomas Martin, PhD

Thomas Martin, PhD
Associate Professor of Biomedical Sciences
Chair of Biomedical Sciences 
BS, MHS, Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT
PhD, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 

I earned my undergraduate and master’s degrees from Quinnipiac University in the fields of Health and Science Studies and Medical Laboratory Sciences and received my PhD in Pathobiology from the University of Connecticut. While my graduate research focused mainly on animal disease modeling for Clostridium pathogens, my interest in human physiology has been my main passion and primary area of teaching and research since joining the Department of Biomedical Sciences in 2010. I currently teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses that focus on various aspects of human health, disease and performance. My primary teaching responsibilities are Physiology of Human Performance I and II (BMS 300 AND 301), Medical Terminology (PA 502), Human Physiology (PA 515), and Disease Mechanisms (PA 535).

My current research focuses on investigating the effects of fatigue on the human body with a primary emphasis on overtraining and endurance running.  I also work with a number of the University’s Athletic teams assessing sports performance and injury prevention strategies. I have worked with over 40 students on various research projects from the Biomedical Sciences and Physical Therapy Departments as well as the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine and emphasis collaboration and interdisciplinary research practices. Many of my research students have presented their work at the American College of Sports Medicine regional and national meetings.

As Department Chair and Program Director of the Biomedical Sciences and Microbiology & Immunology programs I strive to create impactful, hands-on opportunities for our students in both teaching and research. I am very proud of the student-centered learning environment and strong sense of community that our Department has created.
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