Dr. Kevin Heffernan

Associate Professor

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Biography

Kevin Heffernan is an Associate Professor at Teachers College, Columbia University, specializing in movement science and neurovascular physiology. He is the Education Director at the Applied Neurovascular Physiology Lab, where he investigates the relationship between exercise, vascular aging, and cognitive function. Heffernan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from the University of Scranton, a Master’s in Applied Physiology from Teachers College, and a Ph.D. in Kinesiology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He has also completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Molecular Cardiology Research Institute at Tufts Medical Center. His research interests primarily focus on exercise physiology, neurocognitive aging, and health disparities affecting vascular health. He has published multiple impactful articles in renowned journals and is recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine. Additionally, Heffernan serves on the Institutional Review Board at Teachers College, contributing to ethical oversight in research projects. He teaches courses related to applied physiology and engages in research to explore the intersection of cardiovascular disease, exercise, and cognitive health.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Teachers College, Columbia University • New York, NY

Teaching and conducting research in movement science and applied neurovascular physiology.

Education Director

2018-01-01 — Present

Applied Neurovascular Physiology Lab • New York, NY

Leading research initiatives and educational programs in neurovascular physiology.

Requirements for Teachers College, Columbia University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Online Degree Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Resume
  • Transcripts/Course-by-Course Evaluations
  • Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
  • $75 Application Fee
Specialization Notes

The Department of Movement Science offers concentrations in Applied (Exercise) Physiology and Motor Learning and Control.