Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Sciences
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Amy Gyorkos, PhD, received her undergraduate degree at Central Michigan University in Education and continues to pursue research in the scholarship of teaching and learning. She completed her MS in Exercise Physiology and PhD in Neuroscience at Western Michigan University. She has held faculty positions over the past 20 years at Western Michigan University, Grand Valley State University, and Albion College, where she has taught courses in Exercise Science and Biological Sciences. She is highly involved professionally as a past-President of the Midwest Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine. She serves on several committees through the Human Anatomy & Physiology Society.
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Education and Training
- Certificate 2015, Phlebotomy, Phlebotomy Career Training Center
- PhD 2014, Neurobiology, Department of Biological Sciences, Western Michigan University
- MS 2005, Exercise Physiology, Department of Human Performance and Health Education, Western Michigan University
- BS 2002, Secondary Education, College of Education & Human Services, Central Michigan University
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Research
- Scholarship of Teaching & Learning
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Publications
Gyorkos A., McCullough M., Spitsbergen J. Glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) expression and NMJ plasticity in skeletal muscle following endurance exercise Neuroscience. 2014;257:111-118.
McCullough M., Gyorkos A., Spitsbergen J. Short-term exercise increases GDNF protein levels in the spinal cord of young and old rats Neuroscience. 2013;240:258-268.
Vianney J.M., Mccullough M.J., Gyorkos A.M., Spitsbergen J.M. Exercise-dependent regulation of glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) expression in skeletal muscle and its importance for the neuromuscular system Frontiers in Biology. 2013;8(1):101-108.
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Presentations
- Impact of peer-led cadaveric demonstrations on group anatomy education. Fritz A, Helmich M, Woodcock J, Allison S, Gyorkos A, 42nd Annual Kalamazoo Community and Health Sciences Research Day, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 04/2024
- Students improve performance and perceived understanding and confidence with interactive lessons in an undergraduate flipped anatomy course. Gyorkos A, 35th Annual Human Anatomy and Physiology Society Conference, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 06/2022
- HAPS teaching tips - learn about this A&P gold mine. Hopp R, Rappazzo W, Breckling A, Gyorkos A, Hatcher A, Kebede K, Meyer E, 35th Annual Human Anatomy and Physiology Society Conference, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 05/2022
- Students improve course performance and perception of learning when engaged in active learning outside of a flipped undergraduate anatomy course. Gyorkos A, 34th Annual Human Anatomy and Physiology Society Conference, Virtual, Online, 05/2021
- Restricted carbohydrate diet and exercise increase BDNF, cognitive function, and metabolic profiles. Gyorkos AM, Baker M, Eason A, Lown D, Miutz L, 2018 American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting and World Congresses, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 05/2018
- Restricted carbohydrate diet and exercise improves metabolic and inflammatory profiles in metabolic syndrome. Miutz L, Eason A, Baker M, Lown D, Gyorkos AM, 2018 American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting and World Congresses, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 05/2018
- An exploration of exercise is medicine - on campus marketing and engagement. Gyorkos A, DesArmo L, Campbell A, Peddie H, Morris K, Donzila C, 2017 American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting and World Congresses, Denver, Colorado, 05/2017