Sandra A. Billinger

Preventive Cardiology

Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative

About

Sandra A. Billinger works in Preventive Cardiology affiliated with Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative.

Sandra A. Billinger is a professor and vice chair for stroke translational research in the Department of Neurology at the University of Kansas Medical Center. She directs the Research in Exercise and Cardiovascular Health (REACH) laboratory and leads several multi-site NIH-funded trials and industry-sponsored research. She also serves as the assistant director of the NeuroImaging Core within the KU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center.

Research focus

Stroke Rehabilitation and RecoveryCardiovascular Exercise PhysiologyHeart Rate Variability and Autonomic ControlAerobic Exercise for Cardiovascular HealthCardiorespiratory Fitness in Aging and Disease

Impact

226 pubs · 6,633 cites · h-index 34

Training

PhD in Rehabilitation Science
University of Kansas Medical Center
2008
MS in Physical Therapy
University of Kansas Medical Center
2004
BS in Physical Education
Fort Hays State University
2002

Affiliations

Work Experience

University of Kansas Medical Center

2012 - Present