Areas I Teach
Physical Therapy (DPT)

Teaching Responsibilities:
DPT 540 Patient Care Assessment, Intervention, and Therapeutic Modalities
DPT 650 Physical Therapy Management of Infectious, Immune, and Metabolic Disorders

Areas of Interest:
Acute care rehabilitation
Metabolic disorders
Exercise intervention on cardiovascular risk

Education:
PhD, Kinesiology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2013
MS, The George Washington University, 2008
BS, National Yang-Ming University, 2004

Publications:
TC Yu, CH Chiang, PT Wu, WL Wu, IH Chu. Effects of Exergames on Physical Fitness in Middle-Aged and Older Adults in Taiwan. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020 Apr 8;17(7).
JH Jeong, A Biruete, EJ Tomayko, PT Wu, PJ Fitschen, HR Chung, MM Ali, E McAuley, B Fernhall, SA Phillips, KR Wilund. Results from the randomized controlled IHOPE trial suggest no effects of oral protein supplementation and exercise training on physical function in hemodialysis patients. Kidney Int. 2019 Sep;96(3):777-786.
M Tuzovic, PT Wu, S Kianmahd, KL Nguyen. Natural history of myocardial deformation in children, adolescents, and young adults exposed to anthracyclines: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Echocardiography. 2018 Jul;35(7):922-934.
PT Wu, DE Segovia, CC Lee, KL Nguyen. Consistency of Continuous Ambulatory Interstitial Glucose Monitoring Sensors. Biosensors (Basel). 2018 May 16;8(2).
JJ Chen, PT Wu, HR Middlekauff, KL Nguyen. Aerobic exercise in anthracycline-induced cardiotoxicity: a systematic review of current evidence and future directions. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. 2017 Feb 1;312(2):H213-H222.
HR Chung, M Vakil, M Munroe, A Parikh, BM Meador, PT Wu, JH Jeong, JA Woods, KR Wilund, MD Boppart. The Impact of Exercise on Statin-Associated Skeletal Muscle Myopathy. PLoS One. 2016;11(12):e0168065.
JH Jeong, PT Wu, BM Kistler, PJ Fitschen, AG Biruete, SA Phillips, MM Ali, B Fernhall, KR Wilund. The presence and impact of diastolic dysfunction on physical function and body composition in hemodialysis patients. J Nephrol. 2015 Dec;28(6):739-47.
PT Wu, PJ Fitschen, BM Kistler, JH Jeong, HR Chung, M Aviram, SA Phillips, B Fernhall, KR Wilund. Effects of Pomegranate Extract Supplementation on Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Physical Function in Hemodialysis Patients. J Med Food. 2015 Sep;18(9):941-9.
PT Wu, WL Wu, IH Chu. Energy Expenditure and Intensity in Healthy Young Adults during Exergaming. Am J Health Behav. 2015 Jul;39(4):556-61.
PJ Fitschen, BM Kistler, JH Jeong, HR Chung, PT Wu, MJ Walsh, KR Wilund. Perceptual effects and efficacy of intermittent or continuous blood flow restriction resistance training. Clin Physiol Funct Imaging. 2014 Sep;34(5):356-63.
H Yan, SM Ranadive, KS Heffernan, AD Lane, RM Kappus, MD Cook, PT Wu, P Sun, IS Harvey, JA Woods, KR Wilund, B Fernhall. Hemodynamic and arterial stiffness differences between African-Americans and Caucasians after maximal exercise. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. 2014 Jan 1;306(1):H60-8.
AD Lane, PT Wu, BM Kistler, PJ Fitschen, EJ Tomayko, JH Jeong, HR Chung, H Yan, SM Ranadive, SA Phillips, B Fernhall, KR Wilund. Arterial stiffness and walk time in patients with end-stage renal disease. Kidney Blood Press Res. 2013;37(2-3):142-50.
KR Wilund, EJ Tomayko, PT Wu, HR Chung, S Vallurupalli, B Lakshminarayanan, B Fernhall. Intradialytic exercise training reduces oxidative stress and epicardial fat: a pilot study. Nephrol Dial Transplant. 2010 Aug;25(8):2695-701.

Presentations:
IA Ch, A Usmani, P Wu, R Ullah, A Qadar, M Tahirkheli, H Weitzel, A Harvey, R Jamal, Z Malik, M Ahzam, F Latif, J Garret, M Cannon, S Miller, NK Tahirkheli. Three Months of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy is Optimal Time for Mortality and Morbidity Benefit Post Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting - Results of an In-depth, Retrospective Review of a Large Series of Patients from a Single Center. American Heart Association 2019 Scientific Sessions, Philadelphia, PA, 11/2019, Poster.
IA Ch, N Tahirkheli, P Wu, A Qadar, A Usmani, R Ullah, H Weitzel. Impact of Dual Anti-platelet Therapy in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Patients on Graft Outcomes and Mortality. The Vascular Discovery: From Genes to Medicine 2019 Scientific Sessions: Boston, MA, 05/2019, Poster.
IA Ch, N Tahirkheli, F Latif, A Usmani, M Tahirkheli, F Amil, S Chaudry, A Bhaktaram, A Whitehead, H Weitzel, R Ullah, A Qadar, P Wu, H Ijaz, J Garrett. Efficacy of Dual Anti-Platelet Therapy in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Patients with Stable Ischemic Heart Disease. American College of Cardiology’s 68th Annual Scientific Session: New Orleans, LA, 03/2019, Poster.
IA Ch, A Usmani, A Qadar, A Whitehead, H Weitzel, M Tahirkheli, S Chaudry, A Bakhtaram, H Ijaz, P Wu, N Tahirkheli. Impact of Pretreatment with P2Y12 Antagonist on Survival in Patients requiring Surgical Revascularization. Oklahoma University Tulsa Research Symposium: Oklahoma City, OK, 02/2019, Poster.
IA Ch, A Qadar, A Usmani, R Ullah, A Whitehead, H Weitzel, M Tahirkheli, S Chaudry, A Bakhtaram, H Ijaz, P Wu, N Tahirkheli. Sternal Wound and Harvest Surgical Site Infections in Diabetics and Obese Patients. Oklahoma University Research Symposium, Oklahoma City, OK, 02/2019, Poster.
IA Ch, R Ullah, A Usmani, A Qadar, A Whitehead, H Weitzel, M Tahirkheli, S Chaudry, A Bakhtaram, H Ijaz, P Wu, N Tahirkheli. Graft Patency in Off Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Graft. Oklahoma University Research Symposium Oklahoma City, OK, 02/2019, Poster.
JH Jeong, PT Wu, A Biruete, BM Kistler, PJ Fitschen, HR Chung, EJ Tomayko, B Fernhall, KR Wilund. The Effect of Intradialytic Exercise Training on Cardiac and Arterial Health in Hemodialysis Patients. American College of Sports Medicine and World Congress 2018 Annual Meeting: Minneapolis, MN, 05/2018, Poster.
JH Jeong, PT Wu, A Biruete, BM Kistler, B Fernhall, KR Wilund. Interplay between Arterial Functional and Structural Alteration and Their Contribution to Cardiac Abnormalities in Hemodialysis Patients. Kidney Week 2016: American Society of Nephrology Annual Meeting: Chicago, IL, 11/2016, Poster.
A Biruete, PJ Fitschen, JH Jeong, PT Wu, EJ Tomayko, KR Wilund. Intradialytic Protein Supplementation Increases Protein Intake in Older, but Not Younger, Hemodialysis Patients and Is Associated with Improved Hip Bone Mineral Density. Kidney Week 2016: American Society of Nephrology Annual Meeting: Chicago, IL, 11/2016, Poster.
PT Wu, MK Chronley, JJ Chen, D Croymans, CC Lee, CK Roberts. Associations Between Strength Fitness, Body Composition and the Determinants of Glycemic Control in Overweight/Obese Individuals. American College of Sports Medicine and World Congress 2016 Annual Meeting: Boston, MA, 05/2016, Poster.
PT Wu, M Katiraie, SS Angadi, MK Chronley, KI Pham, JJ Chen, AA Henry, H Pham, T Phung, DE Segovia, DL Wong, D Huynh, RA Harris, WJ McCarthy, CK Roberts. Effects of Resistance Training and Cessation Therapy on Fitness and Cardiovascular Health in Young Smokers. 2015 Annual Translational Nicotine Research Group Symposium: Los Angeles, CA, 06/2015, Poster.
PT Wu, SS Angadi, V Ruelas, B Manzanarez, DE Segovia, T Phung, DL Wong, KI Pham, A Popish, AA Henry, A Peters, WJ McCarthy, AN Ortega and CK Roberts. The Effect of Immigration Status on Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Aerobic Fitness Levels in Foreign-born and U.S.-born Mexicans in the East Los Angeles. 2015 Centers for Population Health and Health Disparities National Conference: Chapel Hill, NC, 05/2015, Poster.
HR Chung, PT Wu, PJ Fitschen, BM Kistler, HW Park, JH Jeong, KR Wilund, J Wood, M Boppart. The Impact of Physical Activity on Statin-Associated Skeletal Muscle Myopathy. American College of Sports Medicine and World Congress 2015 Annual Meeting: San Diego, CA, 05/2015, Poster.
JH Jeong, PJ Fitschen, BM Kistler, A Biruete, PT Wu, HR Chung, B Fernhall, KR Wilund. Relationship between Physical Function and Psychosocial Variables in Renal Failure Patients on Maintenance Hemodialysis Treatment. American College of Sports Medicine and World Congress 2015 Annual Meeting: San Diego, CA, 05/2015, Poster.
BM Kistler, JH Jeong, PT Wu, PJ Fitschen, A Biruete, B Fernhall, KR Wilund. Sex Differences in the Relationship between Arterial Stiffness and Physical Fitness in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients. American College of Sports Medicine and World Congress 2015 Annual Meeting: San Diego, CA, 05/2015, Poster.
CK Roberts, PT Wu and RJ Barnard. Effects of Diet on Insulin Sensitivity in an Animal Model of Metabolic Syndrome. American College of Sports Medicine and World Congress 2015 Annual Meeting: San Diego, CA, 05/2015, Discussion Panel.
PT Wu, M Katiraie, SS Angadi, MK Chronley, KI Pham, JJ Chen, AA Henry, H Pham, T Phung, DE Segovia, DL Wong, D Huynh, RA Harris, CK Roberts. Effects of Resistance Training and Cessation Therapy on Fitness and Cardiovascular Health in Young Smokers. American College of Sports Medicine and World Congress 2015 Annual Meeting: San Diego, CA, 05/2015, Poster.
JH Jeong, PT Wu, PJ Fitschen, BM Kistler, A Biruete, HW Park, MM Ali, B Fernhall, KR Wilund. Arterial and Cardiac Alterations and Their Relationships to Exercise Intolerance in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients. Kidney Week 2014: American Society of Nephrology Annual Meeting: Philadelphia, PA, 11/2014, Poster.
PT Wu, AP Thomas, MK Chronley, A Popish, C Tse, RA Russell, H Shadid, JP Thyfault, CK Roberts. Effects of Low-Glycemic Load Diet and Resistance Training on Postprandial Glycemic Variability. American College of Sports Medicine and World Congress 2014 Annual Meeting: Orlando, FL, 05/2014, Poster.
PT Wu, SS Angadi, V Ruelas, B Manzanarez, DE Segovia, T Phung, DL Wong, KI Pham, D Vo, AA Henry, M Craddock, A Popish, A Peters, WJ McCarthy, CK Roberts. Characterization of Cardiovascular Health-Related Phenotypes in East Los Angeles Latinos. 2014 Centers for Population Health and Health Disparities National Conference: Marina del Rey, CA, 05/2014, Poster.
JL Barnes, PT Wu, BM Kistler, PJ Fitschen, M Aviram, KR Wilund. Dietary vitamin C is associated with greater paraoxonase-1 activity in maintenance hemodialysis patients. 2014 International Congress and Renal Nutrition Week of the International Society of Renal Nutrition and Metabolism: Wurzburg, Germany, 05/2014, Poster.
JH Jeong, PT Wu, PJ Fitschen, BM Kistler, HR Chung, A Biruete, KR Wilund, MM Ali, B Fernhall, SA Phillips. Relation between Diastolic Dysfunction, Physical Function and Body Composition in Hemodialysis Patients. Kidney Week 2013: American Society of Nephrology Annual Meeting: Atlanta, GA, 11/2013, Poster.
PT Wu, PJ Fitschen, JH Jeong, BM Kistler, E Jeanes, P Garg, MM Ali, HR Chung, B Fernhall, KR Wilund. Effects of Pomegranate Supplementation on Cardiovascular Risk and Physical Function in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients. American College of Sports Medicine and World Congress 2013 Annual Meeting: Indianapolis, IN, 05/2013, Poster.
PJ Fitschen, BM Kistler, JH Jeong, PT Wu, MJ Walsh, KR Wilund. Efficacy of Intermittent or Continuous Blood Flow Restriction Resistance Training. American College of Sports Medicine and World Congress 2013 Annual Meeting: Indianapolis, IN, 05/2013, Poster.
HR Chung, PT Wu, PJ Fitschen, BM Kistler, HW Park, M Boppart, J Woods, KR Wilund. The Impact of Hypercholesterolemia and Physical Activity on Statin-Associated Skeletal Muscle Myopathy. American College of Sports Medicine and World Congress 2013 Annual Meeting: Indianapolis, IN, 05/2013, Poster.
JH Jeong, PT Wu, PJ Fitschen, BM Kistler, E Jeanes, P Garg, MM Ali, HR Chung, B Fernhall, KR Wilund. Impact of Diastolic Dysfunction on Physical Function and Body Composition in Hemodialysis Patients. American College of Sports Medicine and World Congress 2013 Annual Meeting: Indianapolis, IN, 05/2013, Poster.
PJ Fitschen, BM Kistler, PT Wu, HR Chung, JH Jeong, SA Phillips, KR Wilund. Effects of Intradialytic Whey Protein Supplementation on Body Composition in Non-Malnourished Hemodialysis patients. Kidney Week 2012: American Society of Nephrology Annual Meeting: San Diego, CA, 11/2012, Poster.
PT Wu, EJ Tomayko, HR Chung, BM Kistler, JH Jeong, PJ Fitchen, B Fernhall, KR Wilund. Arterial Stiffness in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: Correlations at Different Level of Physical Function. American College of Sports Medicine and World Congress 2013 Annual Meeting: San Francisco, CA, 05/2012, Poster.
BM Kistler, EJ Tomayko, PT Wu, PJ Fitschen, HR Chung, JH Jeong, BE Yudell, E Jeanes, SA Phillips, B Fernhall, KR Wilund. Intradialytic Protein Supplementation Reduces Inflammation and Improves Physical Function. American College of Sports Medicine and World Congress 2013 Annual Meeting: San Francisco, CA, 05/2012, Poster.
KR Wilund, EJ Tomayko, PT Wu, HR Chung, PJ Fitschen, BM Kistler, BE Yudell, E Jeanes, SA Phillips. The Intra-Hemodialytic Protein and Exercise (IHOPE) Study: Rationale and Study Design. American College of Sports Medicine and World Congress 2013 Annual Meeting: San Francisco, CA, 05/2012, Discussion Panel.
JH Jeong, PT Wu, EJ Tomayko, HR Chung, BM Kistler, PJ Fitchen, B Fernhall, KR Wilund. Body Composition is Associated with Arterial Stiffness and Physical Function in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients. American College of Sports Medicine and World Congress 2013 Annual Meeting: San Francisco, CA, 05/2012, Poster.
EJ Tomayko, BE Yudell, E Jeanes, BM Kistler, PJ Fitschen, JH Jeong, PT Wu, HR Chung, E Evans, KR Wilund. Intradialytic Protein Supplementation Improves Co-Morbid Disease Risk in Hemodialysis Patients. Experimental Biology 2012: The American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics Annual Meeting: San Diego, CA, 04/2012, Poster.
EJ Tomayko, PT Wu, HR Chung, PJ Fitschen, BM Kistler, BE Yudell, E Jeanes, SA Phillips, KR Wilund. Intradialytic Protein Supplementation Attenuates Dialysis-Associated Inflammation and Reduces Co-Morbid Disease Risk. Kidney Week 2011: American Society of Nephrology Annual Meeting: Philadelphia, PA, 11/2011, Poster.
BM Kistler, EJ Tomayko, PT Wu, HR Chung, PJ Fitschen, E Evans, KR Wilund. Lower Protein Intake on Dialysis Treatment Days Associated with Physical Function and Bone Health in Dialysis Patients. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Department of Kinesiology and Community Health Symposium: Champaign, IL, 10/2011, Poster.
PT Wu, EJ Tomayko, HR Chung, KR Wilund. Lower Protein Intake on Dialysis Treatment Days Associated with Physical Function and Bone Health. The Center on Health, Aging, and Disability Symposium: Champaign, IL, 10/2010, Poster.
PT Wu, EJ Tomayko, HR Chung, KR Wilund. Relationship between Diabetes Mellitus, Physical Function and Cardiovascular Risk in Hemodialysis Patients. American College of Sports Medicine and World Congress 2013 Annual Meeting: Baltimore, MD, 05/2010, Poster.
HR Chung, EJ Tomayko, PT Wu, KR Wilund. Resveratrol and Exercise May Improve Kidney Disease Co-morbidities in a Model of Uremia. American College of Sports Medicine and World Congress 2013 Annual Meeting: Baltimore, MD, 05/2010, Poster.
EJ Tomayko, PT Wu, HR Chung, E Evans, KR Wilund. Lower Protein Intake on Dialysis Treatment Days Associated with Physical Functioning and Bone Health in Hemodialysis Patient. 2010 International Congress and Renal Nutrition Week of the International Society of Renal Nutrition and Metabolism: Lausanne, Switzerland, 05/2010, Poster.
EJ Tomayko, PT Wu, HR Chung, KR Wilund. Body Composition is Associated with Physical Function and Quality of Life in Dialysis Patients. Experimental Biology 2010: The American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics Annual Meeting: Anaheim, CA, 04/2010, Poster.
KR Wilund, EJ Tomayko, PT Wu, HR Chung, S Vallurupalli, AJ Cachia, FT Cortez, A Masinelli, B Fernhall.  Efficacy of Intradialytic Cycling on CVD Risk and Oxidative Stress in Hemodialysis Patients. Renal Week 2009: American Society of Nephrology Annual Meeting: San Diego, CA, 11/2009, Poster.
PT Wu, EJ Tomayko, HR Chung, AJ Cachia, FT Cortez, CA Fahs, LM Rossow, B Fernhall, S Vallurupalli, KR Wilund. Efficacy of Intradialytic Cycling on Physical Performance and Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Hemodialysis Patients. American College of Sports Medicine and World Congress 2009 Annual Meeting: Seattle, WA, 05/2009, Discussion Panel.
KR Wilund, EJ Tomayko, PT Wu, HR Chung. Inflammatory Response to Exercise Training in Chronic Kidney Disease. American College of Sports Medicine and World Congress 2009 Annual Meeting: Seattle, WA, 05/2009, Discussion Panel.

Service:
Reviewer, Journal of Experimental Gerontology
Reviewer, Journal of Applied Physiology
Reviewer, International Journal of Sports Medicine
Reviewer, Journal of Medicinal Food
Community Health Fair Volunteer
2013-2015 | Edward R. Roybal Comprehensive Health Center
Gift of Life Walk and Family Health Fair Volunteer
2009-2013 | National Kidney Foundation

Awards:
Laura J. Huelster Award, College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2012
Teachers Ranked Excellent, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2011-2013
Studying Abroad Scholarship, Ministry of Education, Taiwan, 2010-2011
Travel Award, Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2010
Benjamin H. Massey Memorial Award, College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2010
Pre-doctoral Research Fellowship, Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2009-2010
Excellent Doctoral Student Oral Presentation, American College of Sport Medicine-Midwest Chapter, 2009