Human Performance Lab
Welcome to the UAA Human Performance Lab, your hub for cutting-edge research, personalized assessments, and fitness optimization. Nestled in the heart of Anchorage U-Med district, our lab serves students, faculty, staff, and the wider public. We're dedicated to enhancing your understanding of human performance and health through a comprehensive suite of tests and measurements. Whether you're interested in improving your cardiovascular endurance, understanding your body composition, maximizing your anaerobic power, enhancing muscular strength and flexibility, or delving into the intricacies of metabolic efficiency, our state-of-the-art equipment and expert team are here to guide you. From VO2 max testing to lactate threshold assessments, we offer a range of services tailored to your unique needs.
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NEWS & Stories
A poster by Medical Laboratory Science program director Grace Leu-Burke and her team has been selected as a Blue Ribbon Finalist by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) 2025 Annual Meeting. The poster, “Public health risk assessment from Cryptosporidium colonization in Alaskan urban wildlife,” explores the prevalence of Cryptosporidium, a microbial parasite that infects humans and animals and causes diarrhea.
School of Allied Health student Lisa Reed is a lifelong Alaskan and former floral manager, now pursuing a career in medical coding.
Darren Tivnan, valedictorian and radiologic technology graduate, speaks at commencement May 7, 2025, at Kachemak Bay Campus in Homer, Alaska.
Grace Leu Burke, associate professor and program director of the Medical Laboratory Science program, brings a deep passion for research, diagnostic testing, and student mentorship to the classroom and beyond.
UAA is offering a streamlined path for students eager to enter the medical assisting field with a new degree offering.
Contact Us:
Phone: (907)786-4083
Email: hper@alaska.edu
Professional Studies Building (PSB)
2533 Providence Dr, Room 162
Anchorage, AK 99508
Parking:
Payment for parking is enforced Monday through Thursday, 7:30 am to 7:30 pm. Parking at UAA is free Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Learn more about parking here.
