Office Address:
300 West Bank Office Building
Mailing Address:
1300 S 2nd St
Room 300 West Bank Office Building
Minneapolis, MN 55454
Mark Pereira, PhD, MPH
Professor, Division of Epidemiology & Community Health
Titles
Member, Healthy Weight Research Center
Education
PhD, Epidemiology, University of Pittsburgh
MPH, Epidemiology, University of Pittsburgh
MS, Exercise Science University of Massachusetts
BS, Exercise Science University of Massachusetts
Summary
My research focuses on the etiology, epidemiology and prevention of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, which are costly, debilitating, and prevalent diseases. My scientific interests include the advancement of knowledge in the complex interplay of lifestyle (physical activity, sedentary behavior, and nutrition) and environmental (e.g., urban greenspace access) conditions towards the ultimate goal of reducing the burden of chronic diseases and improving quality of life throughout society and across the life-course.
Expertise
Physical activity, sedentary behavior, food & nutrition, anthropometry, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, randomized trials
Awards and Recognition
- Outstanding Faculty Award, University of Minnesota Council of Graduate Students, 2012
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