Sarah Coste

Sarah Coste serves as an Associate Professor at Linfield University, specializing in human physiology with emphasis on cardiovascular, nervous, and hormonal systems function.

Her academic credentials include:

• B.A. from Linfield College
• M.S. in Behavioral Neuroscience from Oregon Health and Science University
• Ph.D. in Behavioral Neuroscience from Oregon Health and Science University

Dr. Coste's research program investigates how physical activity and exercise modulate cardiovascular, endocrine, immune, and behavioral responses to stress. She examines mechanisms through which exercise enhances stress resilience, integrating multi-system physiological analysis to understand therapeutic applications for stress-related conditions.

She actively mentors junior and senior undergraduate students in designing and executing independent research projects, fostering hands-on scientific inquiry within her teaching practice.