Arthur Leon, MD., professor of kinesiology, and director of the Laboratory of Physiological Hygiene and Exercise Science (LPHES), has been named editor of the International Journal of Food and Nutrition.

Dr. Leon has also been invited as a presenter at the 22nd International Puijo Symposium in Kuopio, Finland, held June 24-28. His topic is entitled, “Independent and additive  effects of  VO2 max  and aerobic exercise on CVD  and all- cause mortality.”

In addition to his new title and presentation invitation, Leon’s Ph.D doctoral advisee, Derek Salisbury, named Dr. Leon a co-author of his poster presentation entitled, “Comparison  of the effectiveness of arm-ergometry and treadmill training on walking  capability of PAD patients  with claudication.”