Prevent Muscle Loss and Decline | Emily Lantz PhD

**Dr. Gabrielle Lyon** (0:02)
Welcome to the Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show, where I believe a healthy world is based on transparent conversations.
In today's episode of the Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show, I sit down with Dr. Emily Lantz. She is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition, Metabolism and Rehabilitation Science in the School of Health Professions at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. She has a Bachelor's of Science in Agricultural Biochemistry from Iowa State University, a PhD in Nutrition Science from Purdue University. She completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Skeletal Muscle Metabolism from Galveston. We had a great conversation, and in this episode, we focus heavily on Dr. Lantz's research interests, which really focus on two main themes. Number one, understanding mechanisms that impact skeletal muscle mass and functional capacity in middle-aged and older adults with an emphasis on aging women, and two, the application and mechanism of action of amino acid and protein consumption on acute markers of anabolism, i.e. muscle protein synthesis. We also touch on the impact of sleep and muscle protein synthesis. This is a very usable episode.
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**Dr. Emily Lantz** (5:12)
That was a mouthful.

**Dr. Gabrielle Lyon** (5:14)
That's actually why I read it. I wanted to make sure I got everything right.
Not to mention you are a current female researcher with five children.

**Dr. Emily Lantz** (5:25)
Yes.

**Dr. Gabrielle Lyon** (5:26)
That is quite exceptional. So thank you so much for making time. One of the reasons why I really wanted to have you on is you are really someone I consider a teammate in the sciences and a teammate in this concept and discussion around protein.
You worked with former Doug Patton Jones for nine years and had a very close relationship with him. I would love for you to speak a little bit about where you did your PhD, what you did it on and how you ended up in where you are now.