Letizia Rasica
Positions
Postdoctoral Associate
Faculty of Kinesiology
Sessional Instructor
University of Calgary
Contact information
Location
Office: KNB412
Background
Educational Background
PhD Integrative Biomedical Research, University of Milan, Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, 2019
MSc Science, Technique and Teaching of Sport , University of Milan, Faculty of Sport Science, 2014
BPE Physical education, Sport and Health , University of Milan, Faculty of Sport Science, 2012
Biography
Dr. Rasica's scientific research experience started with the internship at the Laboratory of Physiopathology of Exercise, Institute of Molecular Bioimaging and Physiology, National Research Council, Segrate (MI), Italy. After gaining a master's degree, she continued in the academic field completing a PhD in Integrative Biomedical Research at the University of Milan.
Research
Areas of Research
Dr. Rasica's research areas are mainly focused on exercise physiology and energetic metabolisms, in particular, mechanisms of regulation of muscular oxygen delivery and utilization in different conditions. During her PhD, she investigated the effects of dietary nitrate supplementation on different populations like adolescents with obesity, in healthy subjects and in different conditions including hypoxic environment. Dr. Rasica's main postdoctoral research project aims to investigate cardiovascular function at rest and during exercise in young and older individuals.
Participation in university strategic initiatives
Courses
| Course number | Course title | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| KNES 475 | Physiology of Athletic Performance | Winter 2023 |
Publications
- Performance fatigability and recovery after dynamic multi-joint maximal exercise in elbow flexors versus knee extensors. . Colosio A, Rasica L, Baldassarre G, Temesi J, Vernillo G, Marzorati M, Porcelli S. . Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol 323(3). R300-R309. (2022)
- Decrease in work rate in order to keep a constant heart rate: biomarker of exercise intolerance following a 10-day bed rest. . Baldassarre G, Zuccarelli L, Manferdelli G, Manfredini V, Marzorati M, Pilotto A, Porcelli S, Rasica L, Simunic B, Pisot R, Narici M, Grassi B. . J Appl Physiol 132(6). 1569-1579. (2022)
- Fake it until you make it: impostor phenomenon at early stages of the academic career. Commentary on Viewpoint: A (Baker's) Dozen Tips for Enhancing Early-Stage Academic Career Development in Biomedical Research. . Rasica L & Zuccarelli L. . J Appl Physiol 132(6). 1569-1579. (2022)
- Fitness level- and sex-related differences in macro- and micro-vascular responses during reactive hyperemia. . Rasica L, Inglis EC, Iannetta D, Soares RN, Murias JM. . Med Sci Sports Exerc . (2021)
- Peripheral impairments of oxidative metabolism after a 10-day bed rest are upstream of mitochondrial respiration. . Zuccarelli L, Baldassarre G, Magnesa B, Degano C, Comelli M, Gasparini M, Manferdelli G, Marzorati M, Mavelli I, Pilotto A, Porcelli S, Rasica L, Simunic B, Pisot R, Narici M, Grassi B.. J Physiol 599(21). 4813-4829. (2021)
- Beet on Alps: Time-course changes of plasma nitrate and nitrite concentrations during acclimatization to high-altitude. . Rasica L, Porcelli S, Limper U, Mrakic-Sposta S, Mazzolari R, Gelmini F, Beretta G, Marzorati M.. Nitric Oxide 107. 66–72. (2021)
- Effects of acute and sub-acute hypobaric hypoxia on oxidative stress: a field study in the Alps.. Mrakic-Sposta S, Gussoni M, Dellanoce C, Marzorati M, Montorsi M, Rasica L, Pratali L, D'Angelo G, Martinelli M, Bastiani L, Di Natale L, Vezzoli A. . Eur J Appl Physiol 121(1). 297–306. (2021)
- Biomechanical and metabolic aspects of backward (and forward) running on uphill gradients: another clue towards an almost inelastic rebound. Rasica L, Porcelli S, Minetti AE, Pavei G.. Eur J Appl Physiol . (2020)
- Effect of Acute Nitrite Infusion on Contractile Economy and Metabolism in Isolated Skeletal Muscle in Situ During Hypoxia. Porcelli S, Rasica L, Ferguson BS, Kavazis AN, McDonald J, Hogan MC, Grassi B, Gladden LB. . J Physiol . Jun; 598(12):2371-2384. (2020)
- Effects of Different Training Interventions on the Recovery of Physical and Neuromuscular Performance After a Soccer Match. Trecroci A, Porcelli S, Perri E, Pedrali M, Rasica L, Alberti G, Longo S, Iaia FM. J Strength Cond Res. (2019)
- New On-Water Test for the Assessment of Blood Lactate Response to Exercise in Elite Kayakers. Pilotto AM, Rasica L, Scalise G, Annoni S, La Torre A, Marzorati M, Porcelli S. Med Sci Sports Exerc . (2019)
- Ergogenic effects of beetroot juice supplementation during severe-intensity exercise in obese adolescents. Rasica L, Porcelli S, Marzorati M, Salvadego D, Vezzoli A, Agosti F, De Col A, Tringali G, Jones AM, Sartorio A, Grassi B. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol 315(3) . R453-R460. (2018)
- Triggered Intravoxel Incoherent Motion MRI for the Assessment of Calf Muscles Perfusion during Isometric Exercise. Mastropietro M, Porcelli S, Cadioli M, Rasica L, Scalco E, Gerevini S, Marzorati M, Rizzo G.. NMR Biomed 31(6):e3922. (2018)
- Comparison between slow components of HR and V̇O2 kinetics: functional significance. Zuccarelli L, Porcelli S, Rasica L, Marzorati M, Grassi B. Med Sci Sports Exerc 50(8) . 1649-1657. (2018)
- Commentary on viewpoint: Principles, insights and potential pitfalls of the non-invasive determination of muscle oxidative capacity by near-infrared spectroscopy. Porcelli S, Rasica L, Marzorati M. J Appl Physiol 1;124(1). 249-255. (2018)
- Effects of a Short-Term high-Nitrate Diet on Exercise Performance. Porcelli S, Pugliese L, Reich E, Pavei G, Bonato M, Montorsi M, LaTorre A, Rasica L, Marzorati M. Nutrient 8. E534. (2016)
- Commentaries on Viewpoint: Can elite athletes benefit from dietary nitrate supplementation? . Porcelli S, Bellistri G, Pugliese L, Rasica L, Marzorati M, Pavei G.. J Appl Physiol 119. 762-769. (2015)
- Aerobic fitness affects the exercise performance responses to nitrate supplementation. Porcelli S, Ramaglia M, Bellistri G, Pavei G, Pugliese L, Montorsi M, Rasica L, Marzorati M. Med Sci Sports Exerc 7(8). 1643-51. (2015)
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