The theme of my work focuses on lifestyle interventions to improve metabolic health. Understanding the effects of fasting, exercise, and dietary interventions on glycemic control, ketone production, and biomarkers of appetite and inflammation in the realm of health promotion are of particular interest. The challenge of implementing a suitable experimental design, including the control of appropriate variables, has proven challenging and rewarding.

Deru LS, Gipson EZ, Hales KE, et al. The Effects of a High-Carbohydrate versus a High-Fat Shake on Biomarkers of Metabolism and Glycemic Control When Used to Interrupt a 38-h Fast: A Randomized Crossover Study. Nutrients 2024;16(1) doi: 10.3390/nu16010164 [published Online First: 20240104].

Deru LS, Chamberlain CJ, Lance GR, et al. The Effects of Exercise on Appetite-Regulating Hormone Concentrations over a 36-h Fast in Healthy Young Adults: A Randomized Crossover Study. Nutrients 2023;15(8) doi: 10.3390/nu15081911 [published Online First: 2023/04/28].

Deru LS, Bikman BT, Davidson LE, et al. The Effects of Exercise on beta-Hydroxybutyrate Concentrations over a 36-h Fast: A Randomized Crossover Study. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2021;53(9):1987-98 doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000002655 [published Online First: 2021/03/19].

Bailey BW, Deru LS, Christensen WF, et al. Evaluating Relationships Between Sleep and Next-Day Physical Activity in Young Women. J Phys Act Health 2020;17(9):874-80 doi: 10.1123/jpah.2020-0014.

Bailey BW, Bartholomew CL, Summerhays C, Deru LS, et al. The Impact of Step Recommendations on Body Composition and Physical Activity Patterns in College Freshman Women: A Randomized Trial. J Obes 2019;2019 doi: Artn 4036825 doi: 10.1155/2019/4036825.