Linda S. Pescatello

Linda S. Pescatello is a Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor of Kinesiology at the University of Connecticut. Her research focuses on the intersection of exercise science, genetics, and chronic disease management, with significant funding from organizations including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), American Heart Association, and USDA.

• Education: PhD in Exercise Science (University of Connecticut, 1986), MA in Exercise Science (University of Connecticut, 1981), BS in Biological Sciences/Education with Chemistry minor (University of Connecticut, 1977)

Research Interests:
Dr. Pescatello investigates genetic determinants of exercise response, particularly in relation to blood pressure and muscle injury. Her work also addresses physical activity interventions for hazardous drinking and overweight populations, including college students and HIV-positive substance abusers. Ongoing projects include meta-analyses of exercise effects on health phenotypes in cancer and hypertension patients.

Scientific Awards:
Dr. Pescatello has received accolades from the American College of Sports Medicine, Association for Worksite Health Promotion, CDC, and University of Connecticut alumni societies.

Grants & Collaborations:
Her research has been funded by the NIH (Aging, Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Heart Blood and Lung Institute, National Institutes on Drug Abuse, National Institutes on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism), American Heart Association, Pratt & Whitney, USDA, and Donaghue Medical Research Foundation. She collaborates within the Exercise Science and Genetics Collaborative Research Group.