Zachary Martin

Zachary Martin is a Research Fellow at Emory University's Department of Epidemiology, focusing on cardiovascular physiology and health disparities among African American populations. His work bridges psychosocial stress mechanisms with vascular function, particularly in Black women.

• Education: B.S. in Exercise Science (Saginaw Valley State University), M.S. in Exercise Physiology (Ball State University), Ph.D. in Integrative Cardiovascular Physiology (University of Texas at Arlington)

Key research areas include cardiovascular diseases, health disparities, social determinants of health, exposome, and cardiometabolic disease pathogenesis. His 15 most recent publications (2025-2017) analyze vascular reactivity patterns, psychosocial stress impacts, and dietary interventions in Black populations.

• Clinical Collaborations: NIH-funded METRIC T32 Program
• Professional Affiliations: American Heart Association, American Physiological Society, American College of Sports Medicine, Society for Biopsychosocial Science and Medicine