Distinguished Professor at the Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina
Dr. Steven N. Blair was a renowned professor at the Arnold School of Public Health at the University of South Carolina and a prominent figure in exercise science. He held fellowships in several esteemed organizations, including the American College of Epidemiology and the American College of Sports Medicine, and received three honorary doctoral degrees. Blair's research focused on physical activity's role in health promotion and disease prevention, resulting in over 650 scientific papers that have been cited more than 42,000 times. His accolades include numerous awards from organizations such as the American Heart Association and the Obesity Society, as well as significant recognition for his contributions to public health and exercise epidemiology.