Marcia L. Stefanick
Preventive Cardiology
Statens Serum Institut
About
Marcia L. Stefanick works in Preventive Cardiology affiliated with Statens Serum Institut.
Marcia L. Stefanick is a Professor of Medicine at the Stanford Prevention Research Center and Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Stanford University School of Medicine. She serves as the Founding Director of the Stanford Women’s Health and Sex Differences in Medicine Center. Her research focuses on chronic disease prevention, including cardiovascular disease, through lifestyle factors such as exercise, diet, and hormone therapy.
Research focus
Menopausal Hormone Therapy and Cardiovascular RiskPhysical Activity Interventions for Cardiovascular PreventionDietary Patterns and Cardiovascular DiseaseWomen's Cardiovascular HealthHormone Replacement Therapy Effects on Heart Disease
Impact
678 pubs · 72,370 cites · h-index 108
Training
PhD in Physiology
Stanford University
1982
B.A. in Biology
University of Pennsylvania
1974
Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
Stanford University
1986
Affiliations
Work Experience
Professor of Medicine
Stanford University School of Medicine · 2003 - Present
Founding Director
Stanford Women’s Health and Sex Differences in Medicine Center · 2014 - Present
Associate Professor of Medicine (Research)
Stanford University School of Medicine · 1997 - 2003
Senior Research Scientist
Stanford University School of Medicine · 1988 - 1997
Research Associate
Stanford University School of Medicine · 1986 - 1987