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Research & Education
The significance of research and education cannot be overstated. Research serves as the foundation for knowledge generation, driving innovation and progress across various fields. It enables us to explore unanswered questions and develop solutions to complex problems, ensuring that society continues to evolve and improve.
Similarly, education plays a crucial role in shaping informed and skilled individuals who can contribute meaningfully to their communities. It provides the essential tools for critical thinking, creativity, and effective communication. Together, research and education create a powerful synergy that enhances personal growth and societal advancement, highlighting their indispensable roles in our lives.
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Our current study, How does a walking intervention impact the lived experiences of Black Americans with Rheumatoid Arthritis? focuses on exercise as a strategy to combat chronic pain caused by inflammation specifically within the field of rheumatology.
Cardiovascular Health
Jacqueline A. Burnes, Ed.D.
​Interests: Cardiovascular Health, Preventive Cardiology, Rehabilitation, Cardiopulmonary Stress Testing, Cardiac Stress Testing
Research Focus: Multifactorial Prevention Strategies to Reduce the Onset of Coronary Artery Disease; The Prognostic Value of CPET in Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction
Internship: Columbia University Irving Medical Center/New York -Presbyterian Hospital, The Division of Cardiology, Advanced Heart Failure and Heart Transplant
​Interests: Cardiovascular Health, Preventive Cardiology, Rehabilitation, Cardiopulmonary Stress Testing, Cardiac Stress Testing
Educational Institution: Columbia University
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Clinical Focus: Stable angina, heart attack, heart failure, coronary artery bypass grafting, heart valve repair or replacement, heart or lung transplant, angioplasty with or without stent,peripheral artery disease, pulmonary hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and long COVID,
Postdoctoral Training: The Department of Biobehavioral Sciences at Columbia University -TC Exert Clinic & Laboratory, Diagnostic Cardiology (Non-Invasive)
​Additional Education/Certificates: Master's in Physiology, Columbia University 25', Lifestyle Medicine Certificate, Harvard Medical School, Evidence Based Optimal Nutrition Certificate, Harvard T. Chan School of Public Health
Research Focus: The Prognostic Value of CPET in Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction; Prognostic Value of Exercise Capacity in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease
Clinical Titles: Postgraduate Trainee, Clinical Specialist (Cardiology), Clinical Education Coordinator (Graduate Physiology Program), Clinical Research Coordinator (Rheumatology)
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Rheumatology Research
​Brendon S. Richbourgh, M.D., Ed.M.
Clinical Education
Educational Institutions: Columbia University
New York University School of Medicine, Bucknell University
Postdoctoral Training: New York University School of Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery
Clinical Focus: Osteoarthritis, Polymyositis, Psoriatic arthritis, Rheumatic fever, Rheumatoid arthritis, Sarcoidosis, Scleroderma
​Degrees: Doctor of Medicine, Master of Education (Physiology)
Research Focus: Relationship Between Physical Activity, Body Mass Index, and C-Reactive Protein in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Titles: Assistant Professor, Postdoctoral Fellow, Associate Research Scientist
Education & Training
Learn More About Our Study
Drs. Jacqueline A. Burnes and Brendon S. Richbourgh are enrolled in the Applied Physiology program at Columbia University's Graduate School of Education, Health & Psychology. Their current research project entitled, How does a walking intervention impact the lived experiences of Black Americans with Rheumatoid Arthritis? focuses on exercise as a strategy to combat chronic pain caused by inflammation specifically within the field of rheumatology.
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Research indicates that the chronic inflammation associated with RA plays a crucial role in the accelerated development of atherosclerosis and other cardiovascular complications. Understanding these complex interactions will be vital in developing comprehensive care strategies that not only manage rheumatologic symptoms but also safeguard cardiovascular health in these patients.
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Through their studies, both doctors aim to understand how lifestyle modifications can help manage and potentially alleviate the symptoms of these chronic conditions, ultimately improving patients’ health and quality of life. Their work not only applies scientific principles but also seeks to translate these findings into practical interventions that can benefit a wider population.
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