Professor of Biomedical Sciences

Education: B.S., Eastern Illinois University (1974); M.S., Eastern Illinois University (1976); Ph.D., Washington State University (1980)

Mailing Address:
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Missouri State University
901 South National Avenue
Springfield, MO 65897

Communication Links:
Office Phone: (417) 836-4145
Fax: (417) 836-5588
E-mail: BenTimson@MissouriState.edu

Office Location: Professional Building, Room 400 

Research Interests:

Mechanisms of skeletal muscle growth, including exercise-induced hypertrophy, immobilization atrophy and senile muscle atrophy. Energy metabolism during rest and exercise

Teaching Responsibilites:

BMS 260 (Biology of Aging); BMS 308 (Human Physiology); BMS 652 Medical Physiology

Personal Information:

Dr. Ben Timson is married to Kathy (Dugopolski) Timson. They have four children. His hobbies include coaching soccer, floating (canoe), primarily on the Current River in south central Missouri, and writing.