Mike Caruso | PhD
Specialties: Powerlifting, Strongman
Academic
Assistant Professor of Research, WSU
- Molecular mechanism(s) of insulin resistance in human skeletal muscle
- Type II diabetes, Obesity, Exercise
PhD in Cell & Molecular Biology, NDSU
- Regulation of insulin and insulin receptors across tissue types
Growth Hormone, IGF-I, Fasting
BS in Biology and Economics, Undergraduate Research Assistant, UMBC
- Metabolic engineering of algae
Materials Characterization Analysis Laboratory, Center for Nanoscale Science and Engineering
- MALDI-TOF, HPLC-ESI-MS/MS, GC-MS
Non-Academic
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, UMBC
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, NSCA
CEO, Valescent Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Consultant, CaCy Therapeutics LLC
President, Spider Strength LLC
Owner/Operator, Caruso Construction
- Framing, Concrete, Tile, etc.
Athletic
ASC Professional Strongman (Pro Card; Dallas, 2010)
- 2x World's Strongest Man Competitor
- 2x America’s Strongest Man Runner-up
Powerlifting (APF/AAPF; 308 class)
- Former National Record Holder
- Elite Total (Raw and Geared)
UMBC Men’s Varsity Lacrosse (DI)