Zachary  Martin

Zac is an integrative physiologist who is particularly interested in the interaction between human cardiovascular physiology and psychosocial factors. After completing a B.S. in Exercise Science and an M.S. in Exercise Physiology, he went on to complete a Ph.D. in integrative cardiovascular physiology from The University of Texas at Arlington. For his dissertation studies, Zac investigated cardiovascular health and function in African Americans (who face an increased risk of cardiovascular disease) and the impact of psychosocial stress and novel preventive strategies. Zac joined the NIH-funded METRIC T32 Program housed in the Department of Epidemiology in September 2022. Here, he is obtaining more intensive training in psychosocial determinants of health, which will directly serve his long-term goal of leading collaborative studies that address critical knowledge gaps contributing to persistent disparities in cardiovascular health and function among various populations.