Dr. Swank's curriculum vita

Dr. Swank is currently conducting NIH funded research in the following areas: Exercise training for individuals with congestive heart failure; Strength training and aerobic exercise for individuals with congestive heart failure; and “Pre-habilitation” for individuals with TXA. She is also recognized as a Fellow of the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation and of the American College of Sports Medicine.

Educational Background

• PhD Exercise Physiology, University of Pittsburgh
• MS Exercise Physiology, University of Pittsburgh
• BS Chemistry, University of Pittsburgh

Teaching Areas

• Co-operative Internship
• Clinical Internship

Research Interests

• Exercise training for individuals with congestive heart failure
• Strength training and aerobic exercise for individuals with congestive heart failure
• “Pre-habilitation” for individuals with TXA