Bo Fernhall

Preventive Cardiology

Boston University

About

Bo Fernhall works in Preventive Cardiology affiliated with Boston University.

Bo Fernhall serves as the Dean of the Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Boston. He previously held the position of Dean at the College of Applied Health Sciences at the University of Illinois Chicago. His research emphasizes cardiovascular physiology, exercise interventions, and health outcomes in diverse populations including those with disabilities.

Research focus

Cardiac RehabilitationHeart Rate Variability and Autonomic ControlArterial Stiffness and Blood Pressure RegulationExercise Interventions for Cardiovascular Risk FactorsCardiovascular Health in Populations with Disabilities

Impact

667 pubs · 13,126 cites · h-index 61

Training

PhD, Exercise Physiology
Arizona State University
1984
MS, Exercise Science
Southern Connecticut State College
1981
BS, Physical Education
Southern Connecticut State College
1979

Affiliations

Work Experience

Dean, Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences

University of Massachusetts Boston · 2022 - Present

Dean, College of Applied Health Sciences

University of Illinois Chicago · 2011 - 2022

Professor, Kinesiology and Community Health

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · 2004 - 2011

Professor and Chair, Exercise Science Department

Syracuse University · 2004

Publications