Sheila G. West

Education

Ph.D., Univ of North Carolina/Chapel Hill, 1997

Position

Associate Professor of Biobehavioral Health, Director, Vascular Health Interventions Laboratory / Stress and Nutrition Research Program

Research Interests

Clinical trials of foods, nutrients, and dietary patterns on vascular health and cardiovascular responses to stress. Current studies examine effects of chocolate, omega3 fatty acids, magnesium and nuts on inflammation, mood, perceived stress, and endothelial function. phytoestrogens; functional foods; reproductive physiology; lipid metabolism, and vascular biology.

Teaching Interests

Cardiovascular disease, Health Psychology, stress physiology, psychophysiological methods, clinical trial design.

Email Address

sgw2@psu.edu

Office Address

309B East Health & Human Development Building

Office Phone

814-863-0176

FAX Number

814-863-7525

Home Page URL

http://bbh.hhdev.psu.edu/lab/WestLab