Alberto F. Vallejo
Personal Information:
Permanent address2236 Whitney Drive
Alhambra, CA91803
,
Home Telephone(626) 592-8008
Date/Place of BirthAugust 21, 1973/Guadalajara, Mexico
Education:
University of Southern California, Ph.D. in Biokinesiology, August 2005
Dissertation: “The Metabolic Effects of a single bout of Eccentric versus Concentric Resistance Training.”
Field of Study: Clinical Exercise Physiology
CaliforniaStateUniversity, Northridge, M.S. in Exercise Physiology, 2001
Thesis: “Cardiorespiratory exercise program for the civilian members of the LAFD.”
Field of Study: Exercise Physiology
HumboldtStateUniversity, B.S. in Cell/Molecular Biology, 1998
Minor: Chemistry
Field of Study: Human Cellular and Molecular Biology
Professional Experience:
2008-Present Lecturer
Department of Kinesiology
University of Southern California
2009-Present Specialized Strength and Conditioning Coach
Alhambra, CA
2008-2009Assistant Football Coach
PasadenaCityCollege
Pasadena, CA
2008Summer 2008 Biology Instructor
CaminoNuevoHigh School
Los Angeles, CA
2007-2008Director of Research and Special Programs,
Health & Wellness,
Fortanasce & Associates Physical Therapy/Sports Medicine Center
2007-2009Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Kinesiology
CaliforniaStateUniversity, Los Angeles
2007-2009Research Instructor of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California
2007Exercise Physiologists, General Clinical Research Center,Department of Medicine, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California
2005-2007Adjunct Assistant Professor, Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, University of Southern California
2001-2006Metabolic Exercise Testing Supervisor, General Clinical Research Center, Department of Medicine, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California
2001-2005Graduate Researcher, Department of Medicine,Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California
2001-2004Teaching Assistant, Exercise Physiology, Analytical Anatomy, and Therapeutic Exercise, Department of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, University of Southern California
2001Grant Proposal Coordinator, Clinical Research Network to Evaluate the Efficacy of Physical Therapy Practice, Submitted to Foundation of Physical Therapy, Awarded August 2001, Department of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, University of Southern California
1999-2001Cardiac Rehabilitation Supervisor, Department of Rehabilitation
ValleyPresbyterianHospital, Van Nuys, California
1998-1999Exercise Physiologist, Cardiology
Cardiovascular Diagnostics, CedarsSinaiHospital
Los Angeles, California
1998Research Physiologist, Department Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
WestLos AngelesVeteransAffairHospital
1996-1998Bio-technology Laboratory Assistant,
Department of Biological Sciences
HumboldtStateUniversity
Grants:Two Year Clinical Fellowship Award (administrative supplementNo. 3 R01 AG018169-03S1), NIH-NIA; mentor: Fred Sattler, MD, Department of Medicine, Keck School of Medicine of the University Southern California ( $104,000.00).
Awards and Honors:
2007Certificate of Appreciation, Nikkei’s Senior Group
San GabrielVallejo Chapter
2005Golden Cane Award, Department of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy
2005The Awards for Excellence in Teaching, Center for Excellence in Teaching, University of Southern California, University- wide
2004The American Physiological Society, NIDDK Minority Travel Fellowship Award
2004Teaching Assistant of the Year Award, Department of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy
2004Student Mentorship Award, Department of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy
2003Finalist- Student Award Presentations, 2003 SWACSM Conference
2001AchievementAward-Los AngelesCity Fire Department
Lectures:
Lectures/Symposiums:
1.Department of Nutritional Sciences
CaliforniaStateUniversityLos Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Title: Nutrition and the Athlete
April 7, 2010
2. Nikkians Senior Groups
San GabrielVallejo Chapter
Temple City, CA
Title: Muscle and Aging
February 2, 2009
3. NaomiGardens Skilled and Assisted LivingCenter
Arcadia, CA
Title: Bone loss (Osteoporosis)
February 4, 2009
4.Fortanasce & Associates
Physical Therapy/Sports Medicine Center
Title: Strength and Conditioning Symposium
January 12, 13 2008 and May 3, 4 2008
5. Fortanasce & Associates
Physical Therapy/Sports Medicine Center
Event: Community Lecture Series, Arcadia, CA
For the year of 2008
6.Arcadia Rotary Club
Marriot Hotel, Arcadia, CA
Title: Healthy Lifestyles
September 21, 2007
7.Pasadena Medical Congress Group
HuntingtonHospital, Pasadena, CA
Title: The Science Behind Resistance Training
August 21, 2007
8. Fortanasce & Associates
Physical Therapy/Sports Medicine Center
Community Lecture Series, Arcadia, CA
Titles: Muscle and Aging, March 2007, Osteoporosis, April 4, 2007, Diabetes and Exercise, May 15, 2007, Obesity Crisis, Oct 30, 2007
9.University of Southern California, Department of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy (Invited Presentation)
Title: Exercise in prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, March 28, 2003, April 14, 2004 and April 20, 2005
10. University of Southern California, Department of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy (Course lecture, BKN 559)
Titles: Exercise prescription, and aerobic adaptations and conditioning, September 10, 24, 2004
11. University of Southern California, Department of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy (Course lecture, BKN 559)
Title: Exercise Prescription, October 15, 2003
12.University of Southern California, Department of Occupational Therapy
(Invited Presentation, Occupational Therapy course)
Title: The Urinary System, April 24, 2003
Professional Affiliations:
Member, The American Physiological Society
Member, AmericanCollege of Sports Medicine
Member, SouthwestAmericanCollege of Sports Medicine
Member, National Strength and Conditioning Association
Certifications:
Certified X-ray Technician, Dual X-ray Absorptiometry
Certified Emergency Medical Technician
Certified First Aid/ CPR Automatic External Defib. Instructor
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists (CSCS)
Certified External Counter Pulsation Technician
Disaster Services Certified, American Red Cross
References
E. Todd Schroeder, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Research
Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy
Department of Medicine, KeckSchool of Medicine
Director, Clinical ExerciseResearchCenter
University of Southern California
1540 E. Alcazar Street, CHP-155
Los Angeles, CA90089-9006
(323)442-2498
(323)442-1515
Steven Hawkins, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department Chair
Department of Exercise Science and Sports Medicine
CaliforniaLutheranUniversity,
60 West Olsen Road,
Thousand Oaks, CA91360
(805) 493-3288
James Gordon, EdD, PT, FAPTA
Associate Dean and Chair
University of Southern California
Division of Biokinesiology & Physical Therapy
1540 Alcazar St., CHP 155
Los Angeles, CA 90089-9006
(323)442-2900
(323)442-1515