Biography
Curtis “Scotty” Davis, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Exercise Science in the School of Health and Movement Sciences at Marshall University. Dr. Davis earned his Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology from the University of Northern Colorado and is a proud alumnus of Marshall University, where he earned both his M.S. and B.S. degrees in Exercise Science. Additionally, Dr. Davis is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and is passionate about connecting the foundations of exercise science with human performance and health.
Dr. Davis’s research examines the interactions among hormone manipulation, physical activity, and exercise-induced stress during critical periods of early life and how these factors influence health, behavior, and physical activity across generations. His work focuses particularly on maternal exposure to puberty suppression, exercise and physical activity, recovery following treatment, and the subsequent effects on offspring. Using rodent models, Dr. Davis investigates the physiological
mechanisms underlying these intergenerational effects.
As a Marshall University alumnus, Dr. Davis is honored to return to his alma mater and contribute to the education and development of the next generation of health and exercise professionals while supporting Marshall University’s mission of excellence in education, research, and service.