Institute of Gerontology


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M. Elaine Cress

Associate Professor
mecress@uga.edu

115G Ramsey Center
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602-6554
706.542.2202 (voice)
706.542.3148 (fax)



  • Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison, Kinesiology, 1989.
    B.S., University of Southern Colorado, Biology.
    M.S., University of Colorado at Boulder, Exercise Physiology.


Research Interests

Physical functional assessment in older adults and people with impairments
Metabolic and cardiorespiratory requirements for physical performance in daily function
Strength and power requirements for physical performance in daily function
Functional performances outcomes in response to exercise, surgical and pharmaceutical interventions
Community-based exercise interventions
Public health and physical activity interventions