Brian Barney

2820 Euclid Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45219. barneybe@mail.uc.edu (708) 567-2359

Education
University of Cincinnati, OH
Bachelors of Science - Health Sciences (Exercise and Movement)
University GPA: 3.90/4.0

Expected May 2015

Research Positions and Activity

University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Scholar
June 2014 August 2014
College of Allied Health Sciences Neuroexcitability, Therapeutics, and Recovery Lab
Study: Utilization of Aerobic Exercise in Physical Therapy Practice: A Survey Study of U.S. Therapists
- The purpose of this study is to determine utilization rates, barriers and implementation
characteristics for aerobic exercise among persons with stroke in the United States.
o Role: refined survey instrument, collected and analyzed data
Research Assistant
May 2014 July 2014
College of Allied Health Sciences Neuroexcitability, Therapeutics, and Recovery Lab
Study: High-intensity Interval Training (HIT) in Chronic Stroke - The purposes of this study are to 1)
identify an optimized HIT protocol for persons with chronic stroke and 2) to pilot test its effectiveness.
o Role: assisted with subject exercise training sessions and outcome testing; entered data;
successfully submitted abstract for publication and presentation (See Abstract Publications
and Presentations)
Undergraduate Student Summer Research Fellow
May 2013 - June 2013
College of Allied Health Sciences Neuroexcitability, Therapeutics, and Recovery Lab
Study: High-intensity Interval Training (HIT) in Chronic Stroke.
o Role: assisted with subject exercise training sessions and outcome testing; entered data and
performed secondary analysis of data, successfully submitted and received grant for study,
successfully submitted abstract for publication and presentation (See Abstract Publications
and Presentations)

Honors, Awards, and Scholarships

Cincinnatus XV Presidential Scholarship, University of Cincinnati

2011
Rhodes Scholarship Nominee, University of Cincinnati
2014
Fulbright Fellowship Program Nominee, University of Cincinnati
2014
Mr. Kuamka 2014, University of Cincinnati African American Cultural and Resource Center
2014
o Act as the student ambassador of the African American Cultural and Resource Center
o Implement self-designed platform of engaging UC students in mentoring experiences with local grade
school and high school students
Legion of Excellence Award (Mens Track & Field), University of Cincinnati Athletic Department
2013
o Awarded to the team member with the highest cumulative GPA over the past academic year
Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars Award Nominee, University of Cincinnati
2014
o Awarded to student-athletes of color who are achieving academically and athletically and are active on
their campus or in their community
Undergraduate Student Research Fellowship, University Research Council
2013
o Highly competitive $1,500 grant that supported undergraduate student research during May and June
2013
Bearcats STRONG, University of Cincinnati Athletic Department
2012, 2013, 2014
o This designation goes to student-athletes who maintain a 3.0 GPA throughout the academic year, are in
good standing with their athletic coaches, and have performed 10 or more hours of community service
Undergraduate Research Student of the Month December 2013,
2013
University of Cincinnati Office of Undergraduate Research, Scholarly Endeavors and Creative Practice
Student-Athlete of the Month December 2013, University of Cincinnati Athletic Department
2013
Greek Male Athlete of the Year, Order of Omega Zeta Zeta Chapter
2014

Academic Engagement Programs

University of Cincinnati University Honors Program
2011 Present
Required to amass five honors learning experiences and maintain a 3.4 GPA throughout undergraduate study
Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Scholars Program
2013 Present

Completed year-long seminar class in preparation for applying to graduate school

Performed summer research project on a topic related to my current field of study (See Research Positions and
Activity)

Co-curricular Activities

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Lambda Theta Chapter President

June 2014 Present
o Preside and set agendas for all Chapter meetings
o Organized Shoes for Haiti shoe drive that collected over 100 pairs of shoes to send to the people of
Haiti
The ADVANCE Organization President
April 2014 Present
o Provide direct coaching and supervision of the activities of the Vice Presidents of the organization
o Assisted in planning and execution of Annual Diversity Networking Reception which attracted
approximately 200 students, local employers, and UC faculty members
Mens Varsity Track & Field Team Captain (2014-2015)
September 2011 Present
o 5th Place 2014 American Athletic Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships Mens 4x400 Meter
Relay
th
o 7 Place 2012 Big East Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships Mens 4x400 Meter Relay
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Representative (Mens Track & Field)
May 2012 Present
o Responsible for bringing the concerns of the Mens Track & Field team to the entire committee and for
voting on legislation regarding all student-athletes at the University of Cincinnati

Community Service
Cincinnati Youth Collaborative - Mentor
2012 - Present
Mentor a local at-risk high school student on how to improve his self-confidence, academic performance, and
extracurricular involvement
Escort my student to university events to expose him to college opportunities
Serve Beyond Cincinnati, Croix Des Bouquets, Haiti - Volunteer Worker
Dec.14-21, 2013
Worked on building a house for a Haitian family in need

Abstract Publications
Barney B, Boyne P, Carl D, Buhr S, Rockwell B, Gerson M, Khoury J, Kissela B, Dunning K. Does motor function affect
aerobic fitness measures in chronic stroke? Physical Therapy. 2014; Online Content.
Rockwell B, Boyne P, Carl D, Buhr S, Barney B, Gerson M, Khoury J, Kissela B, Dunning K. Short-Interval High-Intensity
Training (HIT) in chronic stroke: feasibility, exercise responses and comparison to Moderate Intensity Continuous
Exercise (MICE). Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 2014; 46(5) Supplement.

Presentations
Boyne P, Dunning K, Carl D, Khoury JC, Gerson M, Rockwell B, Buhr S, Keeton G, Westover J, Barney B, Wilkerson J,
Kissela B. High Intensity Interval Training may be Superior to Moderate Intensity Continuous Exercise in Chronic Stroke.
American Heart Association / American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference, Nashville, TN; February
2015.
Barney B, Boyne P, Carl D, Rockwell B, Buhr S, Keeton G, Wilkerson J, Khoury J, Gerson M, Kissela B, Dunning K.
Running during high-intensity interval training in persons with chronic stroke. APTA Combined Sections Meeting,
Indianapolis, IN; February 2015
Barney B, Boyne P, Carl D, Buhr S, Rockwell B, Gerson M, Khoury J, Kissela B, Dunning K. Does motor function affect
aerobic fitness measures in chronic stroke? APTA NEXT Conference, Charlotte, NC; June 2014
Barney B, Boyne P, Carl D, Buhr S, Rockwell B, Gerson M, Khoury J, Kissela B, Dunning K. Does motor function affect
aerobic fitness measures in chronic stroke? University of Cincinnati Undergraduate Research Lecture Series, Cincinnati,
OH; December 2013