��VR��Ƶ News - Dept. of Kinesiology and Physical Education

Participate in a Research Study on Bone Health & Exercise Behaviours in Diabetes

webfull — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 20:02:31 +0000

The Gibbs Lab at ��VR��Ƶ is looking for adults aged 50 and above, diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes to participate in a research study.

Participation involves one audio-recorded interview conducted via Microsoft Teams or by phone.

The study aims to identify preferences, information needs, and perceived barriers related to exercise for the management of bone health in older adults with diabetes. Adults over 50 with diabetes are often unaware of their increased risk of bone fractures, which can lead to disability, hospitalization, and significant healthcare costs.

Published: 11 November 2024

Congratulations to Olivia Pastore for Successfully Defending Her Dissertation!

webfull — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 19:54:56 +0000

Congratulations to Dr. Olivia Pastore on the successful defence of her dissertation on 23 October, 2024!

Topic of her dissertation: "Understanding and reducing compassion fatigue using the compassion fatigue resilience model and self-compassion in peer mentors of Canadian spinal cord injury community service organizations"

Olivia Pastore is with Dr. Shane Sweet's TIE Lab.

Published: 24 October 2024

Call for Research Participants: Exciting Opportunity with Lululemon

webfull — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 21:07:47 +0000

Dr. Camilla Illidi from the Clinical Exercise and Respiratory Physiology Laboratory (CERPL), in collaboration with Lululemon, is seeking healthy female volunteers for a research study investigating the effects of sports bras on exercise experiences, including motivation, adherence, feelings, anticipation, and enjoyment.

Published: 23 October 2024

$3.75 Million Gift from Daniel and Monica Gold to Establish Centre for Early Childhool Development

webfull — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 19:19:14 +0000

Helping Children get the Best Start in Life

A gift to establish a centre for early childhood development at ��VR��Ƶ aims to reach more children with learning difficulties.

Published: 17 October 2024

Congratulations to Yiyang Chen for successfully defending her dissertation!

webfull — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 13:14:40 +0000

Congratulations to Dr. Yiyang Chen on the successful defence of her dissertation on 02 October, 2024!

Topic of her dissertation:
"Modern analytical approaches to understand the sex-specific effects of fatigue on multi-dimensional synergies during repetitive whole-limb tasks"

Published: 4 October 2024

Changes to MCGILL ALERT! Mobile Device Notifications

webfull — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 14:04:43 +0000

��VR��Ƶ’s Emergency Notification System allows you to opt in your mobile device to receive alerts during time-sensitive situations and disruptions in the use of various buildings on campus.

In the past, some mobile phone carriers only allowed voice messages, not SMS text messaging. Today, all carriers support SMS, so we will switch Emergency Notification System messaging to SMS for all mobile phones starting September 18.

Published: 18 September 2024

Jenna Gibbs, KPE, and Claudia Mitchell, DISE, Awarded CFI Funding

webfull — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 15:35:36 +0000

The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) has awarded $5.5 million in funding to ��VR��Ƶ researchers to support cutting-edge research facilities and infrastructure across various fields, including health sciences, environmental studies, and engineering.

Published: 16 September 2024

The Stanley Cup Follows B.Ed. Alum

webfull — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 14:04:06 +0000

Jamie Kompon (B.Ed.'89), an assistant coach with the Florida Panthers, became only the second coach in NHL history to win Stanley Cups with three different teams when his Panthers triumphed over the Edmonton Oilers in one of the most memorable finals in recent years.

Read Jamie's Story in the ��VR��Ƶ News

Published: 2 September 2024

New Dean of Education a Man of Many Talents

webfull — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 18:43:20 +0000

As Dean Vivek Venkatesh settles into his role, the Faculty is exploring different outreach initiatives for the Education Community to get to know our new Dean. This August article in the ��VR��Ƶ News alumni magazine serves as a great introduction:

Published: 30 August 2024

Dr. Benoit Gentil, KPE, Advancing Gene Therapy for Rare Disease: Ataxia of Charlevoix-Saguenay

webfull — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 20:45:55 +0000

The ��VR��Ƶ Reporter recently published a story about KPE's Dr. Benoit Gentil and his work in developing gene therapy for a rare genetic disorder known as Ataxia of Charlevoix-Saguenay (ACS). This condition, which primarily affects individuals in certain regions of Quebec, leads to progressive loss of coordination and balance due to a genetic mutation.

Published: 1 August 2024

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