Marc Bhatt

Marc Bhatt conducts exercise oncology research examining how physical activity and weight loss interventions mechanistically reduce cancer recurrence and improve survival. His laboratory has characterized how exercise reduces systemic inflammation, improves insulin sensitivity, normalizes adipokine profiles, and enhances anti-tumor immune surveillance — all pathways that counter obesity-associated cancer promotion. He has led randomized trials of structured exercise interventions in early breast cancer showing significant improvements in insulin levels, adiponectin, and inflammatory biomarkers. His integrative work positions exercise as a biologically active cancer treatment.