 Joseph Ciccolo, PhD, is postdoctoral fellow at Brown Medical School and the Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine within The Miriam Hospital. He received a BS in cardiopulmonary science from Northeastern University in Boston, MA, in 1999, and received his PhD in exercise science from The University of Texas at Austin in 2006. He is currently funded on a National Institutes of Health (NIH) T32 postdoctoral fellowship that supports his research in cardiovascular behavioral medicine and physical activity. Dr. Ciccolo is currently involved in two major clinical exercise studies: one which seeks to change sedentary behavior among adults, and another which uses exercise as a tool to help women quit smoking. In addition to these studies, Dr. Ciccolo has major research interests in strength training, and is working to pursue a line of research in this area. He has published a book chapter and several articles on various topics regarding exercise and physical activity.
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