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M ARCOS M ICHAELIDES Ph.D
NATIONALITY: GREEK-CYPRIOT
 Larnaca  (99) 96-9226  [email protected]
E D U C AT I O N
B.S., Kinesiology with Specialization in Physiotherapy, Szemelweis University,
Hungary, 2001.
 M.S., Exercise Science, University of Arkansas, 2004.
 Graduate Certificate in Educational Statistics and Research Methods, University
of Arkansas, 2008.
 PhD. Exercise Science, University of Arkansas, 2008.
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DISSERTATION
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TITLE: Firefighters’ Job Performance and
Fitness Parameters
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Dissertation Advisor: Professor Barry
Brown,PhD,
646 Robin Hood Court,
Springdale, AR, 72764
Email:[email protected]
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PEAK PERFORMANCE EGOPHYSIOLOGY CENTER
(Ergophysiologist, 2010-present)
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Completed a variety of fitness assessments on professional athletes.
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Performed ergophysiological assessments for professional football clubs (VO2 max
determination-gas exchange- COSMED, HUMAC NORM-CYBEX isokinetic testing).
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Prescription of exercise programs in youth football players.
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Prescription of nutritional advice in professional and youth athletes.
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Prescription of exercise programs in youth football players.
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Prescription of exercise programs in people suffering from obesity and diabetes.
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Developed rehabilitation programs for sport injuries.
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Served as a ergophysiologist for several professional football clubs
Key Results:
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The center is the testing facility for several professional teams from all soccer divisions and
the Cypriot referees.
The PP center served as testing facility for ther teams such us tennis, basketball, volleyball
and track and field.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (continued)
UNIVERSITY OF CYPRUS
Animal Biologist- (Part Time Research Position 2010-2013)
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Completed a variety of surgeries including tracheotomy (for respiratory support).
catheterizations, excision of heart tissue and practicing the placement of strain sensors on
the surface of the heart tissue.
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Chemical and tissue preparation of the heart tissue for Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM).
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Heart dissections by mechanical disaggregation to separate the Epicardium.
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Heart dissections with the mice heart slicer for SEM.
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Piezoelectric Crystal implantation in the in vivo murine heart.
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Strain gauges implantation in the in vivo murine heart.
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Force sensor placement on the in vivo murine heart.
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ERMIS FOOTBALL CLUB
(Ergopysiologist Performance Coordinator , 2009-2010)
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Responsible for the physical condition of the team.
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Completed fitness assessments on the soccer players.
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Performed ergophysiological assessments (VO2 max determination-gas exchangeCOSMED, HUMAC NORM-CYBEX isokinetic testing).
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Prescription of exercise programs for the players.
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Prescription of nutritional advice for the players, nutritional supplementation, pre
game-post game nutritional program etc.
Key Results:
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Ermis FC placed second at the second division and moved to the first division.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (continued)
FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS — Fayetteville, AR
Wellness Coordinator, 2007 – 2010. Performed exercise testing, personal training, and
developed exercise programs for public school employees and retirees. Conducted
assessments using the Exercise ExplorerTM and Tanita Weight Management InteractiveTM
software. Performed lipid profile and glucose determinations in whole blood using the
CardioChekTM device.
Key Results:
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Played a key role in ensuring the successful launch of the fitness center. Assisted with the
structure and implementation of programs and policies in the areas of training and facility
usage as well as new-client orientations.
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Performed fitness assessments to more than 400 employees and retirees.
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Conducted systematic statistical analyses on the fitness assessments results to track physical
fitness and body composition improvements.
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The program received the Governor’s Leadership and Fitness Award in 2008.
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Developed various exercise routines based on the assessment results and systematically tracked
their progression.
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Trained 20 student/interns on how to perform fitness assessments using the Exercise
ExplorerTM and Tanita Weight Management InteractiveTM .
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The program received the Governor’s Work-Life Balance Award in 2009.
FAYETTEVILLE CITY — Fayetteville, AR
Health and Wellness Coordinator, 2005-2006. Experience in exercise testing,
personal training, development of exercise programs for Fayetteville City Employees.
Experience using the CardioChekTM device that was used for lipid profile and glucose
determinations in whole blood.
Key Results:
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Assisted with the structure and implementation of new-client orientations.
Performed fitness assessments to more than 50 city employees.
Served as personal trainer
Developed various exercise routines based on the assessment results and systematically tracked
their progression.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (continued)
FAYETTEVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT — Fayetteville, AR
Wellness & Research Coordinator, 2004-2005. Conducted exercise testing, personal
training and developed exercise programs for Fayetteville firefighters. Collected data
during actual and simulated firefighting. Experience with firefighting techniques and
instrumentation. Performed lipid profile and glucose determinations in firefighters using
the CholestechTM device. Used a cardiac scan technique, (Computed Tomography Scans)
to evaluate the calcification level of the coronary arteries in incumbent firefighters.
Key Results:
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Overlooked various fitness related programs performed by experienced firefighters
Performed fitness assessments to more than 90 firefighters.
Served as personal trainer
Developed various exercise routines based on the assessment results and systematically tracked
their progression.
Assisted in the development and implementation of the Firefighters Professional Wellness
Certification Workshop that has been endorsed by the ACSM.
Performed and assisted with data collection on incumbent firefighters used by the fire
administration to track the firefighter’s fitness level.
Presented the results of various studies in national conferences.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (continued)
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS — Fayetteville, AR
Research Assistant, 2004-2005. Worked as Lab Assistant in the University of
Arkansas exercise physiology lab. Performed exercise training in rodents (mice and
hamsters) as well as various surgical procedures. Analyzed various animal tissues for
biochemical indices as well as performed mitochondria isolation, mitochondrial oxygen
consumption, glycogen determination and protein determination (Lowry’s method).
Conducted echocardiography (SONOS 5500TM) on rodents, either awake or under
anesthesia for various projects. Created and analyzed left ventricular parameters
reports. Performed skeletal muscle force determination using the appropriate surgical
procedures for nerve exposure and innervation under anesthesia.
Key Results:
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Performed and assisted in various research projects.
Overlooked research projects performed by undergraduate and graduate students.
Presented the results of various studies in national conferences.
Gained experience is various biochemical and instrumental procedures.
Taught the undergraduate and graduate students the laboratory techniques.
Maintained and calibrated a variety of laboratory equipment.
SPRINGDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS — Springdale, AR
PE Teacher, 2002-2003. Developed exercise programs (strength, endurance,
flexibility and various sport activities for children in K-5 grades.
Key Results:
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Taught the rules and techniques of various sports such as soccer, volleyball, basketball
tennis.
Taught the rules and techniques of various track & field events.
Taught elementary school games.
Demonstrated the teaching of theory in practice.
Organized and directed the games.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (continued)
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS — Fayetteville, AR
Personal trainer, 2001-2002. Developed aquatic exercise programs for a
cerebral palsy patient.
Key Results:
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Implementation of various exercise and handling techniques in the swimming pool.
SZEMELWEIS UNIVERSITY – Budapest, Hungary
Volunteer as a physiotherapy assistant,-1998-1999.
Volunteer in an exercise physiology lab assistant,-1999-2001 (KSI- Central
School of Sports)
Key Results:
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Worked under the supervision of physical therapists (electrical stimulation, paraffin baths,
traction techniques and ultrasound).
Assisted with exercise testing and fitness assessments on elite Hungarian pentathlon athletes.
Worked with the analysis of data and report writing.
LECTURER
Lab techniques course at Intercollege Larnaca
Presentations
Oral presentation at the National ACSM conference, May-2007.
Guest lecturer for HESC 2203 Nutrition for Exercise and Sport course, April
2007.
 Lecturer at the Firefighters Professional Wellness Certification Workshop,
February, 2005.
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PRESENTATIONS AND PAPERS
Hickey, C.M., Michaelides, M., Parpa, K., Hurst, S., & Riggs, C.E.,
FACSM (2004). Effect of high intensity exercise on oxidation of fatty acids in
mice with enzyme deficiency. CSCACSM Annual Meeting, Kansas City, MO.
Michaelides, M., Brown, S. B., & Kreider, L. K. (2005). Does Testosterone Relate
to Physical Maturity of 13 -14 year-old Boys Involved In American Football?
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 37:5.
Brown, S.B., Jurney, L., Parpa, K., Kreider, L.K., Michaelides, M., & Thombson,
B. (2005). Physiological stress among firefighters and its relationship to
selected components of fitness. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise,
37:5.
Martin, D.E., Michaelides, M. & Charles E.R., (2005). Effect of Exercise on
Cardiac Function In Mice With LCAD And VLCAD Enzyme Deficiency.
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 37:5.
Michaelides, M., Martin, D.E., & Charles E.R., (2006). The Effects of Intense
Acute Exercise on Muscle Function of Long Chain Dehydrogenase Deficient
Mice. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 38(5)
Martin, D.E., Michaelides, M. & Charles, E.R., (2006). Effect of Low-Intensity
Endurance Exercise on Skeletal Muscle Function in Mice with VLCAD and
LCAD Deficiency. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 38:5.
Parpa, K., Michaelides, M., Kreider, L.D., Brown, S.B. (2007). Prediction of
physical maturation from testosterone levels, height and physical activity
levels. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 39:5.
Michaelides, M., Parpa, K., Thompson, B., Brown, S. B. (2007). Predicting
performance on firefighter’s ability test from fitness parameters. Medicine
and Science in Sports and Exercise, 39:5, (Oral Presentation).
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PRESENTATIONS AND PAPERS (continued)
McCurley, L.E., Claney, H.M., Michaelides, M., Smith-Blair, N.J., & Riggs, C.E.
(2007). The Effects of Endurance Exercise Training on Cardiac Function in
VLCAD -/- and LCAD -/- Mice. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise,
39:5, S285-6.
Michaelides, M., Pavlovic A., Parpa, K., and Brown, S.B (2008). The Effect of
Body Fat Percentage on Firefighter’s Job Performance and Fitness Level.
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 40:5.
Parpa, K., Scott, M., Michaelides, M., and Brown, S.B. (2008). Participation
Rate in a Wellness Program and Fitness Status of Public School Employees.
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 40:5.
Michaelides, M., Parpa, K., and Brown, S.B. (2009). The Effects of Abdominal
Strength on Firefighting Ability," International Journal of Exercise Science:
Conference Abstract Submissions: Vol. 2: Iss. 1, Article 27. Available at:
http://digitalcommons.wku.edu/ijesab/vol2/iss1/27
Parpa, K., Michaelides, M., and Brown, S.B. (2009). Interval Training and Heart
Rate Variability (HRV) in Type 2 Diabetic Patients.," International Journal of
Exercise Science: Conference Abstract Submissions: Vol. 2: Iss. 1, Article 26.
Available at: http://digitalcommons.wku.edu/ijesab/vol2/iss1/26
Michaelides, M., Parpa, K., Henry L.J., B.S. Thompson and Brown, S.B. (2009).
Firefighter’s Coronary Calcium as Determined by Electron Beam Computed
Tomography. Central States ACSM.
Constantinides C, Michaelides M, Georgiadou S. Direct Epicardial Force and
Strain Measurements from the in vivo Murine Heart, Experimental Biology
2013, Boston, USA.
Kossivas F, Michaelides M, Cao L, Kyprianou A, Truskey G, Constantinides C.
Epicardial Elasticity Measurements of the Ex-Vivo Murine Heart using
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Atomic Force Microscopy. Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES), October
2012, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Michaelides M, Georgiadou S, Constantinides C.
Epicardial Force, Stress and Strain Characterization of the In Vivo Murine
Heart. The FASEB Journal. 2013 (27)1126 -2.
Michaelides M, Parpa K. Assessment of Physical Performance Alternation Due
to Pre-seasonal Training in Elite Football League Players. ECSS. 2014. 2192.
Constantinides C, Michaelides M. Residual Strain in the Left Ventricular
C57BL/6 Myocardium (in process)
Kossivas F, Michaelides M., Hadjisavvas A, Kyprianou A, Kyriacou K,
Constantinides C. Elasticity Measurements from Left Ventricular Murine HL1 Cardiomyocytes using Atomic Force Microscopy (in process)
REFERRED PUBLICATIONS
Michaelides, M., Parpa, K., Thompson, B., Brown, S. B. (2008). Predicting
performance on firefighter’s ability test from fitness parameters. Research
Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 79(4), 468-75.
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Parpa, K., Michaelides, M., Brown, B. (2009). Effect of high intensity interval
training on heart rate variability in type 2 diabetic patients. Journal of
Exercise Physiology online, 12 (4), 23-29.
Riggs, C.E., Michaelides, M., & Parpa, K., (2010). The Effects of Aerobic
Interval Training on the Left Ventricular Morphology and Function of VLCAD
Deficient Mice. Eur J Appl Physiol. 110(5), 915-23.
Michaelides, M., Parpa, K., Henry, L.J., Thompson, B., Brown, S. B. (2011).
Assessment of Physical Fitness Aspects and their Relationship to Firefighter
Job Abilities. J Strength Cond Res. 25(4), 956-65.
Constantinides C, Kossivas F, Epameinoda P, Michaelides M, Rebholz C.A
Prototype Device for 3D Passive Epicardial Elasticity Mapping of the Murine
Myocardium using AFM. Experimental Techniques 2013.
doi:10.1111/ext.12034/1-6.
Kossivas F, Cao L, Michaelides M, Kyprianou A, Constantinides C. Regional
elastic modulus measurements of the ex-vivo murine heart using atomic
force microscopy. Int. J. of Nanotechnology, 2013 (10)1064 - 1077.
AWARDS AND GRANTS
 Assessment of cardiovascular risks and physical fitness in Cypriot
Firefighters. Submitted at Research Promotion Foundation; program:
DIDACTOR (€ 150.000). (selected as supplementary)
 Assessment of cardiovascular risks and physical fitness in Cypriot
Firefighters. Submitted at Research Promotion Foundation; program: YGEIA
(€ 139.992) (selected as supplementary)
 Improving Quality Of Life in Breast Cancer Patients ($200.000). Submitted at
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (rejected)
 Educational and Wellness program to enhance health and work productivity
of public school teachers ($ 5000.00 Principal Investigator).
 Outstanding Doctoral Student Award in Exercise Science, University of
Arkansas, 2009.
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AWARDS AND GRANTS
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 ACSM Occupational Physiology Student Award sponsored By VivoMetricsTM
($1000), -2007.
 Donald R. Miller Endowed scholarship, 2006-2007.
 Travel grants, 2005, 2006, 2007 ($1000 each).
 Outstanding Comprehensive State Exam (CSE: 5/5), June 15, 2001.
MEMBERSHIPS
 American College of Sports Medicine.
 Board Member of the Arkansas Foundation for Healthcare Research (Inactive).
 The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences.