Parker University HPC director awarded for new article

Chiropractic Economics Staff

1 year ago

Andy Galpin, PhD, CSCSD, NSCA-CPTD, FNSCA, Parker University professor and director of Parker’s Human Performance Center, had work published in Experimental Physiology, on behalf of The Physiological Society, that was among the top 10 most-cited papers published by the journal in 2023.

Galpin’s article, “Gut check: Unveiling the influence of acute exercise on the gut microbiota,” was recognized as a “Top Cited Article,” noted a Parker University press release.

Part of the Parker team

In August of 2024, Parker University welcomed Galpin as the new executive director of its Human Performance Center (Center of Excellence). A renowned expert in human performance with more than 20 years of experience in the field, Galpin leads the center’s mission to revolutionize how athletes and individuals achieve physical and mental peaks. In his role at Parker University, Galpin oversees cutting-edge initiatives, including advanced research, specialized training programs and community outreach.

In addition, Galpin has recently published other articles in prestigious scientific and academic outlets:

Meta Analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40028215/
Position Stand: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40059405/
Birth Control and Gut Microbiome: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39951399/

Learn more about Parker University’s new campus Human Performance Center (currently under construction) here. For additional information about Parker University and its new facility, visit parker.edu/human-performance-center.

About Parker University

Parker University, the fourth-fastest growing college in Texas and the fastest-growing college in Dallas, was founded in 1982 by Dr. James William Parker (formerly Parker College of Chiropractic). Today, Parker University has more than 2,100 students and more than 35 academic programs, including its renowned chiropractic program, as well as master’s degrees in clinical neuroscience, strength and human performance, and functional nutrition. Currently, Parker University has the second-largest chiropractic cohort of any campus worldwide. Parker University has been recognized as an Honor Roll Institution by Great Colleges to Work For®, one of the 25 Fastest-Growing Colleges in the U.S., as a recipient of the FutureEdge 50 Awards, and as a Best Texas Online College by Forbes.