Julia Orri, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Exercise
and Sport Science Department at the University of San Francisco.
She teaches Exercise and Disease Prevention, Clinical Exercise
Testing, Kinesiology, and Statistics. Dr. Orri's research
interests focus on chronic disease prevention in postmenopausal
women. Currently she is investigating the effects of exercise
intensity on menopausal symptoms. Another current project involves
the effects of vigorous exercise on endothelial function in
postmenopausal masters athletes. Past research has included the
influence of exercise on cardiovascular risk factors in
postmenopausal type 2 diabetics and C- reactive protein in college
students. Dr. Orri is a member of the American College of Sport
Medicine and the North American Menopause Society. She is also an
American College of Sport Medicine certified Health Fitness
Specialist.
