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Benjamin C. Thompson, Ph.D.
Metropolitan State College of Denver
Department of Human Performance and Sport
Campus Box 25, P.O. Box 173362
Denver, CO 80217-3362
Current Position
Assistant Professor, Department of Human Performance and Sport, 2008-present
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Exercise Science, August 2008
The University of Toledo – Department of Kinesiology
Dissertation: The Effect of Exercise on Endothelial Function in Postprandial Lipemia
Master of Arts (M.A.), Exercise Science, August 2004
Central Michigan University – School of Health Sciences
Scholarly Project: Arterial Adaptations Following 12-Weeks of Unilateral Resistance Training
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Kinesiology, December 1999
University of Northern Colorado – School of Sport and Exercise Science
Employment
Assistant Professor, Department of Human Performance and Sport, 2008-current,
Metropolitan State College of Denver, Denver, CO Instructor, Department of Kinesiology, 2007 – 2008, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH
Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant, Department of Kinesiology, 2004-2008, The
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Central Michigan University, 2002-2004, School of Health
Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant, Central Michigan University, 2001-2004, School of
Exercise Physiologist, Central Michigan Community Hospital, 2001-2003, Wellness Central,
Fitness Specialist, Johnson and Johnson, 2000-2001, Midland, MI
Intern, Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research, 1999, Dallas, TX
Scholarship
Refereed Manuscripts

Gonzales, J.U., Thompson, B.C., Thistlethwaite, J.R., & Scheuermann, B.W. (2010).
Association between exercise hemodynamics and changes in local vascular function following acute handgrip exercise. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism. Accepted for Publication Zoeller, R.F., Angelopoulos, T.J., Thompson, B.C., Wenta, M., Price, T.B., Thompson,
P.D.,…Visich, P.S. (2009). Vascular Remodeling in Response to 12 Weeks of Upper Arm Unilateral Resistance Training. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 41(11), 2003-2008. doi: 10.1246?MSS.0b012e315a4ae82
Gonzales, J.U., Thompson, B.C., Thistlethwaite, J.R., Harper, A.J., & Scheuermann,
B.W. (2009). Muscle strength and pressor response. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 30(5), 320-324. doi:10.1055/s-0028-1111109
Gonzales, J.U., Thistlethwaite, J.R., Thompson, B.C., & Scheuermann, B.W. (2009).
Exercise-induced shear stress is associated with changes in plasma von Willebrand factor in older humans. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 106(5), 779-784. doi:10.1007/s00421-009-1074-x
Gonzales, J.U., Thompson, B.C., Thistlethwaite, J.R., & Scheuermann, B.W. (2008).
Role of retrograde flow in the shear stimulus associated with exercise blood flow. Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging, 28(5), 318-325. doi:10.1111/j.1475- 097X.2008.00812.x
Thistlethwaite, J.R., Thompson, B.C., Gonzales, J.U., & Scheuermann, B.W. (2008).
Excessive Motor Unit Recruitment Does Not Affect VO2 Kinetics During Subsequent Heavy Exercise. European Journal of Applied Physiology. 102(4),
Gonzales, J.U., Thompson, B.C., Thistlethwaite, J.R., Harper, A.J., & Scheuermann,
B.W. (2007). Forearm blood flow follows work rate during submaximal dynamic forearm exercise independent of sex. Journal of Applied Physiology. 103(6), 1950-7. doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.00452.2007
Thompson, B.C., Fadia, T., Pincivero, D.M., & Scheuermann, B.W. (2007). Forearm
Blood Flow Response to Fatiguing Contractions in Males and Females. American Journal of Physiology-Heart and Circulatory Physiology. 293, H805-
Thompson, M.E., Thompson, B.C., Moser S. (2005). Exercise and Cancer-Treatment
Related Fatigue. Advance for Physician Assistants. 13(3), 39-41. Refereed National Oral Presentations Endothelial-dependent Dilation is Attenuated Following Acute Handgrip Exercise
and is Associated with Contractile Work. American College of Sports Medicine 57th Annual
Meeting, Baltimore, MD, June 2010.
Effect of Acetazolamide Administration on Endothelial Function in Humans. The Integrative
Biology of Exercise – V, Hilton Head, SC, September, 2008.
Forearm Blood Flow and Motor Unit Recruitment during Fast and Slow Ramp Exercise. American College of Sports Medicine 54th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, May 2007. Fatigue in Females and Males in Response to Repeated Bouts of 30 s Sprint Cycling Exercise. American College of Sports Medicine 53rd Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, May 2006. Vascular Adaptations to 12-Weeks of Unilateral Arm Training. American College of Sports Medicine 52nd Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN, June 2005. Relationship of Physical Activity and Aerobic Capacity in Metabolic Syndrome in Adolescents. American College of Sports Medicine 51st Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, June 2004. Relationship of Exercise Intensity on Individual and Multiple Risk Factors. American College of Sports Medicine 50th Meeting, San Francisco, CA, May 2003. Refereed Regional, State or Local Oral Presentations Kids Are Not Mini Adults. Co-presenter. Colorado Association for Health Physical Education, Recreation and Dance 2010 Fall Convention, Loveland, CO, October 2010. More than Movement: Implementing Nutritional Education into the PE Curriculum. Co-presenter. Colorado Association for Health Physical Education, Recreation and Dance 2010 Fall Convention, Loveland, CO, October 2010. Forearm Blood Flow and Motor Unit Recruitment during Fast and Slow Ramp Exercise. 22nd Annual Graduate Research Forum – University of Toledo, College of Medicine, 2007. Fatigue in Females and Males in Response to Repeated Bouts of 30 s Sprint Cycling Exercise. College of Health Science and Human Service Graduate Student Symposium – University of Toledo, 2006. Gender Differences in Muscle Blood Flow During Isometric Contraction. College of Health Science and Human Service Graduate Student Symposium – University of Toledo. 2005. Relationship of Exercise Intensity on Individual and Multiple Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors. Michigan ACSM Winter Meeting – Gaylord, MI, 2002. Prescriptive Exercise for Cancer Fatigue Prevention. College Research Day – University of Northern Colorado, 1999. Thompson, B.C., Gonzales, J.U., Thistlethwaite, J.R., & Scheuermann, B.W. (2010).
Endothelial-dependent Dilation is Attenuated Following Acute Handgrip Exercise and is Associated with Contractile Work. [Abstract]. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. Accepted for Publication.
Thompson, B.C., Thistlethwaite, J.R., Gonzales, J.U., & Scheuermann, B.W. (2008).
Effect of Acetazolamide Administration on Endothelial Function in Humans. [Abstract]. The Physiologist, 51(6), 38.
Gonzales, J.U., Thompson, B.C., Thistlethwaite, J.R., & Scheuermann, B.W. (2008).
Exercise-Induced Shear Stress is Associated with Plasma VWF in Older Humans. [Abstract]. The Physiologist, 51(6), 72.
Thistlethwaite, J.R., Gonzales, J.U., Thompson, B.C., & Scheuermann, B.W. (2008).
Vascular Response to Acidosis During Dynamic Handgrip Exercise. [Abstract]. The Physiologist, 51(6), 43.
Thompson, B.C., Thistlethwaite, J.R., Gonzales, J.U., Booth E.J., Harper, A.J.,
& Scheuermann, B.W. (2007). Forearm Blood Flow and Motor Unit Recruitment During Fast and Slow Ramp Exercise. [Abstract]. Medicine & Science in Sport &
Gonzales, J.U., Thompson, B.C., Thistlethwaite, J.R., Harper, A.J., & Scheuermann,
B.W. (2007). Forearm Blood Flow is Similar Between Females and Males During Dynamic Submaximal Handgrip Exercise. [Abstract]. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 39(5).
Krah, S.A. Gonzales, J.U., Thompson, B.C., Thistlethwaite, J.R., & Scheuermann, B.W.
(2006). Fatigue in Females and Males in Response to Repeated Bouts of 30 s Sprint Cycling Exercise. [Abstract]. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise,
Scheuermann, B.W., Gonzales, J.U., Thompson, B.C., Thistlethwaite, J.R., & Harper,
A.J. (2006). Motor Unit Recruitment and Oxygen Uptake during Moderate and Heavy Constant Workrate Exercise. [Abstract]. Medicine & Science in Sports &
Wilhelm, J.A., Harper, A.J., Thompson, B.C., & Scheuermann, B.W. (2006). Muscle
Blood Flow as a Determinant of Exercise Tolerance During Intermittent Isometric and Dynamic Handgrip Exercise. [Abstract]. Medicine & Science in Sports &
Gonzales, J.U., Thompson, B.C., Thistlethwaite, J.R., & Scheuermann, B.W. (2006).
Forearm Muscle Blood Flow During Dynamic Ramp Exercise is Independent of Muscle Strength. [Abstract]. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 38(5).
Thompson, B.C., Price, T.B., Pescatello, L.S., Seip, R.L., Angelopoulos, T.J.,
Clarckson, P.M.,…Visich, P.S. (2005). Vascular Adaptations to 12-Weeks of Unilateral Arm Training. [Abstract]. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise,
Thompson, B.C., Visich, P., & Saltarelli, W. (2004). Relationship of Physical Activity
and Aerobic Capacity in Metabolic Syndrome in Adolescents. [Abstract]. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 36(5).
Visich, P., Thompson, B.C., & Gordon, P. (2003). Gender Differences in Strength Gain
Following a Resistance Training Program for the Upper Arm. [Abstract]. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 35(5), S291. Thompson, B.C., Visich, P., Singleton, S., & Saltarelli, W. (2003). Relationship of
Exercise Intensity on Individual and Multiple Risk Factors. [Abstract]. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 35(5), S343. 1. Endothelial-dependent Dilation is Attenuated Following Acute Handgrip Exercise and is Associated with Contractile Work. American College of Sports Medicine 57th Annual
Meeting. School of Professional Studies Professional Development Award – Funded,
$1000.00
2. American College of Sports Medicine, Exercise Specialist, Professional Development Funds – $239.00 Requested , Not Funded
3. Effects of Acetazolamide Administration of Endothelial Function in Humans. The Integrative Biology of Exercise – V, Hilton Head, South Carolina. Amount Requested,
$500.00 – Funds awarded by the Dean of the School of Professional Studies.
4. Muscle Blood Flow and Exercise Tolerance in Type II Diabetes Following Rosiglitazone Administration, American Heart Association Ohio Valley Affiliate Pre-Doctoral
Fellowship, 2006 – Amount Requested, $41,982 – Not Funded
5. Muscle Blood Flow During Incremental and Constant Handgrip Exercise in Males and Females, American Heart Association Ohio Valley Affiliate Pre-Doctoral Fellowship,
2005 – Amount Requested, $38,000 – Not Funded
6. Gender Differences in Muscle Fatigue and Blood Flow, American College of Sports
Medicine, Doctoral Student Research Grant, 2005 – Amount Requested, $5640.00 –
Not Funded
7. Graduate Student Presentation and Publication Grant, 2002; Central Michigan University, School of Health Sciences, Mt. Pleasant, MI – Awarded $350.00

Advanced Study
American College of Sports Medicine Certified Health Fitness Specialist, 2000 – current Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research Master Fitness Specialist, 1999 – current Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research Biomechanics of Resistance Training Specialty Certification, 1999 – current
Conferences Attended
National Conferences

American College of Sports Medicine 57th Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MA. June 2-5, 2010. Attend/Poster Presentation The Integrative Biology of Exercise – V, Hilton Head, SC. September 24-27, 2008. Attend/Poster Presentation American College of Sports Medicine 54th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA. May 31-June 3, 2007. Attend/Poster Presentation American College of Sports Medicine 53rd Annual Meeting, Denver, CO. May 31-June 3, 2006. Attend/Poster Presentation American College of Sports Medicine 52nd Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN. June 1- 4, 2005. Attend/Poster Presentation American College of Sports Medicine 51st Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN. June 2-5. 2004. Attend/Poster Presentation American College of Sports Medicine Annual 50th Meeting, San Francisco, CA. May 28-31, 2003. Attend/Poster Presentation Colorado Association for Health Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Convention, Loveland, CO, October 21-23rd, 2010. Oral Presentations Colorado Clinical & Translational Sciences Institute, Community-based Reasearch: Reconciling regulations with Realities, Anschutz Medical Campus, Denver, CO, September 17th, 2010. Participant Annual Meeting of the Michigan Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine, Gaylord, MI. Fall 2002. Oral Presentation University of Northern Colorado - College Research Day, Greeley, CO. April 8, 1999. Oral Presentation Annual Meeting of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine. Golden, CO. February 26-27, 2010. Participant Midwest Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine, Ball State, IN. Fall 2005. Oral Presentation
Invited Peer Review

Editor/Reviewer, Journal of Diabetes and Endocrinology, 2010-present Ad-hoc Peer-Reviewer, Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, 2007-present Ad-hoc Peer-Reviewer, Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 2005-present
Service
Departmental Service
Co-Advisor, Sports Nutrition and Fitness Club, Metropolitan State College of Denver, Departments of Human Performance and Sport and Health Professions, 2010 - current Member, HPS Athletic Training Faculty Search Committee, Metropolitan State College of Denver, Department of Human Performance and Sport, 2010 Member, HPS Faculty Guidelines Review, Metropolitan State College of Denver, Department of Human Performance and Sport, 2008 – current Member, HPS Extended Campus Review Committee, Metropolitan State College of Denver, Department of Human Performance and Sport, 2008 - current Member, College of Health Science and Human Service Search Committee for Graduate Academic Advisor, The University of Toledo, Fall 2007 Member, School of Professional Studies Strategic Planning Committee, Metropolitan State College of Denver, 2010 - current Member, School of Professional Studies Professional Development Committee, Metropolitan State College of Denver, 2009-2011 Commencement Marshall, School of Professional Studies, Metropolitan State College of Chair, Human Subjects Review Committee - Institutional Review Board, Metropolitan Member, Human Subjects Review Committee, Metropolitan State College of Denver, Metropolitan State College of Denver Open House, Denver, CO, Fall 2009, 2010 Organizer, CBS4 Fit4Colorado Walk, Metropolitan State College of Denver, Denver, CO, November 6th, 2010 Committee Member, Ohio Dominican University, Division of Mathematics, Computer and Natural Sciences, Exercise Science program, May 2010 – current. Key Note Speaker, MSCD Wellness TRYathalon. Title: The importance of heart health, through physical activity, stress management and proper nutrition. April 2010 Advisor, Colorado Denver South Mission Exercise Interventions, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Denver, CO, 2010-current Organizer/Presenter, “Al About Exercise Science”, The Academy High School, Westminster, CO. April 9th, 2010 Volunteer/Presenter, Eastridge Elementary School 2009 Health Fair, Core Muscle Exercises, Eastridge Community Elementary School, Aurora, CO, November 20th, 2009 Volunteer, Cardiovascular Health Intervention Program (C.H.I.P), Central Michigan Coach, Greeley Special Olympics Gymnastics, Greeley, CO, 1998 Professional Service National Service Site Visitor, Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Science, May 2010 – current. American College of Sports Medicine Health Fitness Specialist Committee, Ran for Committee Position, Not Selected. 2010 Presenter, American College of Sports Medicine Health Fitness Specialist Certification Workshop, Metropolitan State College of Denver, Denver CO. Summer 2009, 2010. Rocky Mountain Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine, Front Range Representative, Ran for Board Position, Not Elected. 2010. American College of Sports Medicine – Regular Member, 2000 – current American Physiological Society – Regular Member, 2008 – current Colorado Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 2010 – Honors and Awards
Teaching Honors

Graduate Teaching Assistant of the Year 2007, Department of Kinesiology, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH

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