Titch Madzima

Biography

I am an exercise physiologist with a focus in exercise oncology and body composition. My primary research interests involve investigating the efficacy of exercise and dietary interventions to counteract the physical and psychosocial adverse effects of both cancer and cancer therapies. My interests began with the hormone dependent cancers of the prostate and breast, but is now extending to include other cancers as well. Specifically, the of my research goal is to understand the mechanisms by which non-pharmacological interventions such as aerobic and resistance exercise, protein and anti-inflammatory supplements can attenuate, and possibly reverse the loss of muscular mass and strength as well as the physical function and quality of life of these populations.

Research Interest

My research interests include the measurement of body composition and energy metabolism and the relationship of these with health outcomes. Specifically, through body composition analysis techniques such as dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA), and bioelectric impedence analysis (BIA) and metabolism techniques such as indirect calorimetry I seek to investigate the interaction between nutrition, body composition, and metabolism.