Hydration, Exercise and Thermoregulation (HEAT) Laboratory

The HEAT Lab conducts research to improve the health and safety of workers, warfighters and athletes in extreme environments.

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Grant funding: $2.71m

Number of studies: 14

Students in the lab: 45

Our Research

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The HEAT Lab creates heat strain prevention and intervention strategies to ensure active populations remain safe and healthy in extreme environments.

Our Team

Photographer: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki.

The HEAT Lab research team is comprised of faculty and students from the University at Buffalo. 

Student Research Opportunities

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The HEAT Lab is actively seeking undergraduate, masters and doctoral students. Students have many hands-on opportunities to learn how to conduct aspects of research including developing a research hypothesis, methods development data collection, scientific writing and dissemination of our findings.

Participate in a Study

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Interested in participating in a research study or learning more?