Meet the HPL Staff
Dr. Jeremy Patterson
Director, Human Performance Laboratory
Dean, Institute For Interdisciplinary Innovation
Interim, Executive Director for Innovation & New Ventures
Professor Jeremy Patterson has a recognized research history in clinical exercise physiology. He is an international leader in high-risk clinical population assessments and research interests in instrumentation validation and development. Dr. Patterson is also the Director of the Institute for Interdisciplinary Creativity Katherine & Edith Erker Endowed Professor, Director of WIDGET, a Coleman Fellow for Entrepreneurship and has appointments in Biomedical Engineering and the Honors College. He holds several patents and has helped start more than 25 businesses through the HPL.
Dr. Heidi VanRavenhorst-Bell
Manager, Human Performance Laboratory
Assistant Professor, Human Performance Studies
Undergraduate Coordinator, Exercise Science
Faculty Fellow, Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College
Affiliated Faculty, Department of Biomedical Engineering
Dr. Heidi Bell has an established interdisciplinary line of research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology. Her work in promoting healthy tongue muscle performance through physical activity has been internationally recognized and showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow. Her research also focuses on product research & development, and technology validation within the health & fitness industry. Her entrepreneurial background has led to three start-up companies, secured intellectual property and established a platform to mentor aspiring entrepreneurial leaders. Dr. Bell has also developed a systematic network for future medical and health & fitness professionals to bridge the gap between the two industries.
Dr. Michael E. Rogers
Professor, Human Performance Studies
Graduate Coordinator, Exercise Science
Director, Center for Physical Activity and Aging
Professor Michael Rogers is internationally recognized for his research concerning the effects of balance and resistance training on older adults. He has more than 90 published papers and made more than 400 presentations, regularly presenting in Europe and Asia. Currently, Dr. Rogers is collaborating on studies regarding the efficacy of community-based exercise programs throughout Japan where he has visited 16 times and held visiting scholar positions twice. In addition, he works with several companies on product development and evaluation in the HPL. He also serves as graduate coordinator for the Exercise Science Program and the director for the WSU Center for Physical Activity and Aging.