George A. Kelley

Preventive Cardiology

Boise State University

About

George A. Kelley works in Preventive Cardiology affiliated with Boise State University.

George A. Kelley is a Research Professor in the School of Public and Population Health at Boise State University with a secondary appointment in the School of Kinesiology. He previously served as a tenured Full Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at West Virginia University for 22 years. His research focuses on systematic reviews and meta-analyses examining the effects of exercise and physical activity on health-related diseases, including cardiovascular conditions.

Research focus

Exercise interventions for hypertensionMeta-analysis of exercise effects on blood pressure and lipidsPhysical activity for cardiovascular disease preventionResistance training for cardiovascular healthAerobic exercise and cardiovascular risk factors

Impact

302 pubs · 12,024 cites · h-index 57

Training

DA in Exercise Science
Washington State University
1992
BS
Boise State University
1980

Affiliations

Work Experience

Research Professor

Boise State University · 2024 - Present

Tenured Full Professor

West Virginia University · 2002 - 2024