Orlando Laitano, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology
Meet Orlando Laitano, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Education
- Post Doctoral Scholar, University of Florida (2016-2020)
- Ph.D. Human Movement Sciences (Exercise Physiology), Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil and Brunel University London, UK (2007-2010)
- MSc Human Movement Sciences (Exercise Physiology), Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil and Loughborough University, UK (2005-2007)
- B.S. Physical Education, Lutheran University of Brazil (1999-2003)
Mailing Address
FLG 118 (Office) | FLG 64 (Lab)
P.O. Box 118205
Gainesville, FL 32611-8205
Dr. Laitano’s Lab
Laboratory of Muscle and Environmental Physiology
Biography
Orlando Laitano, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in the Department of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology where he directs the Laboratory of Muscle and Environmental Physiology.
Dr. Laitano conducts research on the mechanisms underlying sepsis-induced myopathy with disuse in aging and on the pathophysiology of exertional heat stroke. His lab uses pre-clinical models designed to address the complexities of clinical settings with the goal of improving human health.
Dr. Laitano’s research has been funded by the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense. In addition, Dr Laitano has extensive practical experience assessing fluid balance and sweat test in elite athletes.
Research Interests
- Skeletal muscle regeneration in sepsis
- Aging and muscle disuse in sepsis
- Sex differences in exertional heat illness
- Osmotic stress and reactive oxygen formation in skeletal muscles
Faculty Spotlight: Orlando Laitano, Ph.D.
Orlando Laitano, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in the Department of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology where he directs the Laboratory of Muscle and Environmental Physiology. Dr. Laitano conducts research on the mechanisms underlying sepsis-induced myopathy with disuse in aging and on the pathophysiology of exertional heat stroke.
His lab uses pre-clinical models designed to address the complexities of clinical settings with the goal of improving human health. Dr. Laitano’s research has been funded by the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense. In addition, Dr Laitano has extensive practical experience assessing fluid balance and sweat test in elite athletes.