Sarah Witkowski

Sarah Witkowski is an Associate Professor and Chair of Exercise & Sport Studies at Smith College. Her research focuses on cardiovascular physiology in aging women, particularly examining how physical activity mitigates menopause-related cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk.

Education:

• Ph.D., University of Maryland
• M.S., University of Delaware
• B.S., College of William & Mary

Research interests include:

• Menopause and vascular dysfunction
• Exercise countermeasures for CVD
• Hot flashes as CVD biomarkers
• Physical activity in midlife women
• Angiogenic cell biology
• Endothelial microparticles

Publication trends (past decade) show consistent focus on menopausal physiology, vascular aging, and exercise interventions to improve endothelial function and lipoprotein profiles in women.

Laboratory: Vascular Function Research Laboratory at Smith College