William Kraus
William E. Kraus | |
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William E. Kraus in Office (2014) | |
| Born | William Erle Kraus December 3, 1954 Akron, Ohio, U.S. |
| Education | Harvard College (A.B., magna cum laude) Duke University School of Medicine (M.D.) |
| Occupations | Cardiologist, professor, physician-scientist |
| Employer | Duke University |
| Known for | Exercise physiology research STRRIDE trials Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans |
| Title | Richard and Pat Johnson University Distinguished Professor of Cardiovascular Genomics |
| Awards | AACVPR Michael L. Pollock Established Investigator Award (2016) ACSM Citation Award (2024) |
| Website | medicine |
William Erle Kraus (born December 3, 1954) is an American cardiologist, physician-scientist, and professor. He is the Richard and Pat Johnson University Distinguished Professor of Cardiovascular Genomics in the Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, at Duke University School of Medicine. He is also a professor in the Duke Molecular Physiology Institute, the School of Nursing, and the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Duke University.
Kraus specializes in preventive cardiology, cardiac rehabilitation, and the effects of physical activity on cardiometabolic health. His research has influenced public health guidelines on exercise and explored both the benefits and potential risks of physical activity.