Devan Romero

Dr. Devan Romero is a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at California State University San Marcos (CSUSM), affiliated with the College of Education, Health, and Human Services. His research focuses on health behavior change, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and health disparities through both social and behavioral lenses.

• Labs: Health Behavior Change (HBC) Lab
• Key Research Areas: Risk-taking behaviors, tobacco use in vulnerable populations, vascular dysfunction, and health education strategies.

The HBC Lab conducts non-invasive studies on cardiovascular adaptations to exercise and disease, emphasizing hypertension, endothelial function, and behavioral interventions. Specific projects include examining risk-taking behaviors among college students, tobacco use among farmworkers, and developing adolescent health programs targeting alcohol, tobacco, and drug use, nutrition, and physical activity.