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    Strive for Well-being for All

    Discover our vision for improving health outcomes in Pittsburgh and beyond.

Physical Activity Research Center (PARC)

Based in the School of Education, we are the University of Pittsburgh’s research hub for cutting-edge discoveries in exercise science, physiology, kinesiology, weight management, cardiovascular health, and more.

Featured Projects

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DoReps
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Offspring Study
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IsoWalk
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Our Research Facility

Our research is conducted using state-of-the-art laboratory equipment at the University's Oak Hill research center.

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