Welcome to the Fall 2022 HHP newsletter! I am honored to be the Chair and Department Executive Officer for the Department of Health and Human Physiology (HHP) as of July 1, 2022. I am excited to lead our talented faculty, students and staff in the coming years towards achieving our departmental strategic plan goals. As we finally come out of the pandemic, there is a lot to be excited about in our department. -Dr. Gary Pierce, DEO