Leon, Arthur, MD (b.1931)

Arthur Leon is a pioneer in studies of the role and mechanisms of exercise in the cause and prevention of cardiovascular diseases. He was centrally involved with most of the major preventive trials in CVD, including the Lipid Research Centers, MRFIT, POSCH, and Treatment of Mild Hypertension. His lifelong research theme is the effect of exercise strategies including strength training on the prevention and control of obesity. His latter contributions are in the Heritage Family Study of the interaction among genetic mechanisms and energy in the cause and prevention of obesity.