Faculty Profile for Dr. Matt McAllister

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Dr. Matt McAllister
Associate Professor — Dept of Health & Human Performance
JOW A173
phone: (512) 245-2953
Scholarly/Creative Work
Awards
Grants
Service

Biography Section

Biography and Education

 PhD, Nutrition
Mississippi State University

MS, Exercise Science
University of Memphis

BS, Health and Human Performance
University of Memphis

AS, Liberal Arts of Science
Monroe Community College

Research Interests

 -Methods to mitigate physiological effects of stressors in high stress occupations (e.g., firefighters, law enforcement)
-Impact of nutraceuticals and dietary modification on markers of health and performance
-Impact of dietary or exercise interventions on metabolic/oxidative stress induced by caloric dense feedings

Google Scholar Research Profile: https://bit.ly/3cq0n67

Selected Scholarly/Creative Work

  • Waldman, H. S., Bryant, A. R., Parten, A. L., Grozier, C. D., & McAllister, M. J. (n.d.). Astaxanthin supplementation does not impact markers of muscle damage or inflammation following an exercise induced muscle damage protocol in resistance-trained males. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. https://doi.org/DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000004408.
  • Witt, C., Grozier, C., McAllister, M. J., & Waldman, H. S. (n.d.). A self-selected 16:8 time-restricted eating intervention improves various markers of cardiovascular health in middle-age male cyclists.
  • Bagdonas, C., Barker, G., Parten, A., Lara, D., Hannon, K., McAllister, M. J., & Waldman, H. (n.d.). Astaxanthin supplementation reduces subjective soreness following eccentric exercise in resistance-trained men.
  • Waldman, H. S., A, B., & McAllister, M. J. (2023). Effects of betaine supplementation on markers of metabolic flexibility, body composition, and anaerobic performance in active college-age females. Journal of Dietary Supplements, 20(1), 89–105. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1080/19390211.2021.1973644
  • McAllister, M. J., Gonzalez, D. E., Leonard, M., Martaindale, M. H., Bloomer, R. J., Pence, J., & Martin, S. E. (2023). Risk factors for cardiometabolic disease in professional firefighters. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 65(2), 119–124.

Selected Awards

  • Award / Honor Recipient: College Achievement Award in Teaching. 2023
  • Award / Honor Recipient: College Achievement Award in Scholarly/Creative Activities. January 2022 - February 2022
  • Award / Honor Recipient: College Achievement Award in Scholarly/Creative Activities. 2021
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Health Scholar Showcase 2021. 2021
  • Award / Honor Nominee: Mentor of the Year Award Nominee. 2018

Selected Grants

  • McAllister, Matthew J, Blair, Pete, Curnutt, J, Martaindale, M Hunter. Preparing for Active Shooter Situation (PASS)., Federal, $100869.72. (Funded: 2021 - 2022). Grant.
  • McAllister, Matthew J. Effects of Curcumin Ingestion on Oxidative Stress Response from Live Burn Drills in Professional Firefighters, NOW Foods, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $6203. (Funded: 2018). Grant.
  • McAllister, Matthew J. Effect of Curcumin Ingestion on Oxidative Stress Response from Combined Mental and Physical Stress, Office of Research and Economic Development; Mississippi State University, Institutional (Higher Ed), $2000. (Funded: 2018). Grant.
  • McAllister, Matthew J. Effect of Curcumin Ingestion on Markers of Oxidative Stress in Firefighters Following Simulated Firefighter Activities, College of Education, Mississippi State University, Institutional (Higher Ed), $2000. (Funded: 2018). Grant.
  • McAllister, Matthew J. Effect of a 28-day Carbohydrate Restricted Diet on Performance and Health Markers in Professional Firefighters, College of Education; Mississippi State University, Institutional (Higher Ed), $2900. (Funded: 2018). Grant.

Selected Service Activities

Reviewer / Referee
Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
2022-Present
Member
Personnel Committee
September 2022-Present
Reviewer / Referee
Texas American College of Sports Medicine/ SRDA Reviewer
2021-Present
Member
Undergraduate Admission Standards
2021-Present
Member
University's Institutional Biosafety Committee
September 2021-Present