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Ross Arena is Professor and Head of the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Illinois at Chicago within the College of Applied Health Sciences. He also serves as a Member of the Integrative Physiology Laboratory and has held faculty appointments in the UIC Graduate College. Dr. Arena has extensive international experience with visiting professorships at institutions in Brazil, Italy, and Canada.
- BS in Human Performance from Southern Connecticut State University (1993)
- MS in Physical Therapy from Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University (1997)
- PhD in Physiology from Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University (2001)
Dr. Arena's research focuses on cardiopulmonary physical therapy and exercise science, with particular emphasis on exercise testing and training for patients with cardiopulmonary disease. He is a leading advocate for shifting from physician-dominated care to collaborative team approaches involving doctors, nurses, exercise physiologists, nutritionists, and therapists to prevent lifestyle-related diseases. His work promotes healthy living initiatives across the lifespan to improve healthspan. He has published extensively in these areas with over 1,100 peer-reviewed publications, abstracts, and book chapters.
Analysis of Dr. Arena's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on cardiopulmonary exercise testing, cardiovascular health assessment, and the integration of fitness as a clinical vital sign. His work spans clinical guidelines, reference standards for cardiorespiratory fitness, and practical applications of exercise testing across various patient populations including those with heart failure.
- Fellow, American Heart Association (2007)
- Fellow, European Society of Cardiology (2015)
Dr. Arena has led the successful implementation of innovative healthy living initiatives in academic, clinical, and community settings. He has served as lead author on American Heart Association policy statements advocating for changes in the prevention and treatment of noncommunicable diseases. His work emphasizes stakeholder collaboration in non-hierarchical approaches to reduce lifestyle-based diseases.
As a member of the Integrative Physiology Laboratory at UIC, Dr. Arena collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to advance research in exercise physiology and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. His work has significantly influenced clinical practice guidelines and policy recommendations in cardiovascular health and exercise medicine.
