UPMC Hillman and Pitt athletic oncologists receive prestigious award

Pittsburgh – Dr. Katherine Schmitz.is.M.P.H., Exercise Oncology Researcher, University of Pittsburgh Faculty of Medicine UPMC Hillman Cancer Centerteeth, President's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition To receive One 2024 and othersifetime Impact Award.

Schmitz is a nationally and internationally known scientist in the field of exercise oncology. Her More 25 years Career, she Evidence-based the study About value and Iimplementation Physical Activity program As part of Cancer Treatment Plan Contributed to the change in incorporating exercise into the standard of care for cancer treatment.

In nominating Schmitz for this award, Ananta Shekhar, M.is.Ph.is., Senior Vice cHanselaarUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Health Sciences It's called science she 'Scientific powerhouse.'

“but also Dr. Schmitz Successfully changed oncology standards to include exercise oncologybut she He played a central role in developing the 2010 and 2021 exercise guidelines for cancer survivors., It is endorsed by 17 major professional organizations, including the American Cancer Society. American College of Sports MedicineCenters for Disease Control and Prevention preventionNational Cancer Institute and Society of Behavioral Medicine” Shekhar said..

Schmitz has received more than $35 million in external funding for her research, much of it from the National Cancer Institute, and has published more than 350 peer-reviewed articles, many of which have appeared in top journals. academic journal, include of New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA and Journal of Clinical Oncology. HThis work has been cited over 44,000 times.ing She is in the top 1% of scientists in the world.

Schmitz teeth Professor of Faculty of Medicine, Department Malignant Hematology and Medical Oncology OnepitShe also Deputy Director popinion sScience and coh-lLeader of Biobehavioral Cancer Control Program He works at UPMC Hillman and was recently appointed co-leader of the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Survivorship Support Program.

“It has been nearly two years since Dr. Schmitz arrived at UPMC Hillman, and we can see the clear positive impact of her research and the Moving Through Cancer program. Have Wore Our The patients, Stanley M. Marks, M.is., chair of UPMC Hillman. “We look forward to continuing to build programs that will lead to better outcomes and survival rates for the patients we treat.”

vinegarhe the current Serve As Principal Investigator Of the three large NIH-funded trials, ranging from Primary Prevention of Cancer Through Exercise (PA Moves) to Evaluating the Potential of Exercise to Improve Treatment Tolerance in Older Breast Cancer Patients (THRIVE-65), Make a decision tablet–The foundational supportive care platform improves survival and quality of life for patients with advanced cancer in rural areas.

“I am honored to be the first exercise oncology researcher to receive the President’s Fitness Council Lifetime Achievement Award.” he said. Schmitz. “Benefits of eexercise On ccancer result teeth Clearly it has reached the mainstream.“

Since 1956, the President's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition (PCSFN) has Key Role Its aim is to educate people about the benefits of exercise and healthy eating. The council is made up of athletes, doctors, fitness and nutrition experts, and entrepreneurs, and is appointed by the Council. We Serving as president and advisor capacity Through the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

Lifetime Impact Award Celebrating individuals who have made great strides in their careers Contributed Improving or promoting physical activity and fitness; Sports Or nutrition across the country. In addition to Schmitz, four other individuals will also be honored. PC 2024 Oneannual MetersSeptember Friday Meeting. 6. In 2024, In Washington, is.C.

Schmitz Ph.D..is. He also served as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Minnesota. eEpidemiology. Before joining UPMC Hillman and Pitt in 2022, she of Oneauxiliary pteacher in University of Pennsylvania, where She was awarded tenure and promoted to professor. She then One dEnthusiastic pProfessor ppublic hhealth sScience in Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine.

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