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<h2>Dr.Erik Kirk</h2>
<h3>Assistant Professor</h3>
<p>(<a href="mailto:ekirk@siue.edu">e-mail</a>)</p>
<p><strong>Education:</strong> Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology<br />University of Kansas</p>
<p><strong>Specialization:</strong><br />Obesity and metabolic diseases</p>
<p><strong>Phone:</strong><br />618-650-2718</p>
<p><strong>Office:</strong><br />VC, Room 1033</p>
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<h3>About Dr. Kirk</h3>
<p>Erik Kirk is an Assistant Professor and full-time Department of Kinesiology and Health Education faculty member. He obtained his Ph.D. in exercise physiology with a specialization in obesity and his undergraduate degree from Drury University in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Kirk completed his postdoctoral training at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. His postdoctoral training focused on fat and carbohydrate metabolism in patients with diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Dr. Kirk is a Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist® (CES) through the American College of Sports Medicine, and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists and Certified Personal Trainer through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.<br /><br />Dr. Kirk has research and clinical experience in the areas of exercise, metabolism, and obesity. He is the director and founder of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Weight Management Clinic (<a href="http://www.siue.edu/wmc" target="_blank">www.siue.edu/wmc</a>). Dr. Kirk has over 25 national peer reviewed publications in obesity related journals and has presented over the past 12 years at national conferences that include The Obesity Society (TOS), American Diabetes Association (ADA), the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), and National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). <br /><br />Dr. Kirk teaches courses in Advanced Exercise Physiology, Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiology, Biology of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases, and Pathophysiology and Treatment of Obesity.<br /><br /><strong>Publication:</strong></p>
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<li>Heden, T., Reid, S., Lox, C., Rose, P. and <strong>Kirk, E.P.</strong> One set resistance training elevates energy expenditure for 72h similar to three sets. <span style="text-decoration:underline">European Journal of Applied Physiology</span> (In Press)<br /></li>
<li><strong>Kirk, E.P.</strong> and Klein, S. Pathogenesis and Pathophysiology of the Cardiometabolic Syndrome. <span style="text-decoration:underline">Journal of the Clinical Hypertension</span> 2009; 11:761–765.<br /></li>
<li><strong>Kirk, E.P.</strong>, Donnelly, J., Smith B., Honas, J. , LeCheminant, J., Bailey, B., Jacobsen, D., and Washburn, R., Minimal resistance training improved daily energy expenditure and fat oxidation.<span style="text-decoration:underline"> Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise</span>, 2009 May;41(5):1122-9.<br /></li>
<li><strong>Kirk, E.P.</strong>, Reeds, D., Finck, B. and Klein, S., Dietary fat and carbohydrates differentially alter insulin sensitivity during caloric restriction. <span style="text-decoration:underline">Gastroenterology</span>, 2009 July;137(1):393.<br /></li>
<li>Potteiger, J.A., <strong>Kirk, E.P.</strong>, Jacobsen, D.J., and Donnelly, J.E. Changes in resting metabolic rate and substrate oxidation after 16 months of exercise training in overweight adults, <span style="text-decoration:underline">International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism</span>, 2008, 18(1), 79-95.</li>
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