Dr. Anna M. Gorczyca is a Research Assistant Professor within the Division of Physical Activity and Weight Management in the Department of Internal Medicine at KUMC. Her research focuses on the impact of physical activity and weight management for the prevention of chronic disease (cardiovascular disease, diabetes, dementia, etc.) in rural and other underserved populations. Secondarily, investigating the interplay of reproductive function on chronic disease risk and how that is influenced by physical activity and weight management in women across the lifespan (adolescence – menopause).