overview
My research interests focus on the integrative physiology of bone, with specific reference to adaptations to disuse, microgravity, and caloric deficiency.
education and training
- Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology, The Ohio State University - (Columbus, Ohio, United States) 1992
- M.A. in Physical Education, University of Iowa - (Iowa City, Iowa, United States) 1978
- B.A. in Biology, Oberlin College - (Oberlin, Ohio, United States) 1974
selected publications
Academic Articles81
- Allaway, H., Pierson, R. A., Invik, J., & Bloomfield, S. A. (2021). A rodent model of human dose-equivalent progestin-only implantable contraception.. Reprod Biol Endocrinol. 19(1), 47.
- Little-Letsinger, S. E., Turner, N. D., Ford, J. R., Suva, L. J., & Bloomfield, S. A. (2021). Omega-3 fatty acid modulation of serum and osteocyte tumor necrosis factor-α in adult mice exposed to ionizing radiation. J Appl Physiol (1985). 130(3), 627-639.
- Mantri, A. V., Allaway, H., Brezicha, J. E., Hogan, H. A., & Bloomfield, S. A. (2021). Oral Estradiol Impact on Mitigating Unloading-Induced Bone Loss in Ovary-Intact Rats.. Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 92(2), 65-74.
- Metzger, C. E., Anand Narayanan, S., Phan, P. H., & Bloomfield, S. A. (2020). Hindlimb unloading causes regional loading-dependent changes in osteocyte inflammatory cytokines that are modulated by exogenous irisin treatment.. NPJ Microgravity. 6(1), 28.
- Bokhari, R. S., Metzger, C. E., Black, J. M., Franklin, K. A., Boudreaux, R. D., Allen, M. R., ... Bloomfield, S. A. (2019). Positive impact of low-dose, high-energy radiation on bone in partial- and/or full-weightbearing mice.. NPJ Microgravity. 5(1), 13.
Chapters1
- Bloomfield, S. A., & Metzger, C. E. (2013). Novel Findings in Bone Biology: Impact on Bone Health for Women. Integrative Biology of Women’s Health. 17-33. Springer New York.
Conference Papers67
- Little, S. E., Letsinger, A. C., Elizondo, J. P., Hogan, H. A., Lightfoot, J. T., & Bloomfield, S. A. (2020). EFFECTS OF DIET ALTERATIONS, WITH OR WITHOUT FECAL MICROBIAL TRANSPLANTS, ON BONE INTEGRITY. MEDICINE AND SCIENCE IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE. 52(17), 491-491.
- Allaway, H. C., Elizondo, J. P., Little, S. E., Hogan, H. A., & Bloomfield, S. A. (2020). LARC Implant Use Does Not Exacerbate Bone Loss Associated With Hindlimb Unloading. MEDICINE AND SCIENCE IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE. 52(17), 73-74.
- O’Reilly, C. L., Wiggs, M., Hogan, H. A., Bloomfield, S. A., & Fluckey, J. (2020). Combined Effects of Lunar Gravity and Heavy Ion Exposure on Skeletal Muscle Anabolic Signaling. The FASEB Journal. 34(S1), 1-1.
- Little, S. E., Allaway, H., Bokhari, R. S., Seidel, D. V., Wahl, K. L., Turner, N. D., ... Bloomfield, S. A. (2019). Can Acute Galactic Cosmic Radiation-induced Bone Loss Be Mitigated By Dietary Modulation Of Inflammatory Cytokines?. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 51(6S), 406-406.
- Allaway, H., Little, S. E., Hogan, H. A., & Bloomfield, S. A. (2019). Impact Of Long-acting Reversible Contraceptives On Bone Density During Simulated Microgravity. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 51(6S), 405-406.
researcher on
Principal Investigator3
Co-Principal Investigator3
awards and honors
recent teaching activities
- KINE491 Research Instructor
- KINE681 Seminar Instructor
- KINE682 Hot Topics In Bone Biology Instructor
- KINE684 Prof Internship Instructor
- KINE684 Prof Internship:in-ab Instructor
chaired theses and dissertations
- Little, Sarah Elizabeth (2020-04). Dietary Modulation of Inflammation-Mediated Effects on Skeletal Biology. (Doctoral Dissertation)
- Little, Sarah Elizabeth (2020-05). Dietary Modulation of Inflammation-Mediated Effects on Skeletal Biology. (Doctoral Dissertation)
- Bokhari, Rihana (2018-08). Skeletal Impacts of Continuous Low-Dose-Rate Gamma Radiation Exposure During Simulated Microgravity. (Doctoral Dissertation)
- Metzger, Corinne Elizabeth (2018-05). Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Bone: Mechanisms and Interventions for Inflammation-Induced Bone Alterations. (Doctoral Dissertation)
- Marich, Alexandra Marie (2018-05). CONTINUOUS, LOW DOSE IRRADIATION RESULTS IN NO DETRIMENT TO BONE AFTER 4, 12, AND 28 DAYS. (Master's Thesis)
Email
sbloom@tamu.edu
First Name
Susan
Last Name
Bloomfield
mailing address
Texas A&M University; Health And Kinesiology; 1113 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-1113
USA