Event Category Archives: Graduate Student Event

Rachel Jackman’s MSc Thesis Defence

Title: Dynamic Hyperinflation and Exertional Dyspnea in COPD Patients Pre- and Post-Lung Transplant Thesis Supervisor: Dr. A. William Sheel Committee members: Dr. Jordan Guenette, Dr. Donald McKenzie, Dr. Robert Levy Defence Chair: Dr Daniel Gamu   Abstract: The pathophysiological hallmark of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is dynamic hyperinflation and progressive impairment of ventilatory mechanics […]

Annika Szarka’s MSc Thesis Defence

Title: The role of afferent vs. efferent signals in implicit sensorimotor adaptation Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Romeo Chua Committee members: Dr. J. Timothy Inglis, Dr. Hyosub Kim Defence Chair: Dr Jean-Sébastien Blouin Abstract: Humans continuously adjust their movements to adapt to changes in both external surroundings (e.g., walking on a slippery surface) or internal conditions (e.g., […]

Sarita Devi D/O Ram Singasan’s MA Thesis Defence

Title: Navigating race and gender in fitness spaces: Exploring perspectives of racialized women in aerial dance Thesis Supervisor: Dr Moss Norman Committee members: Dr Patricia Vertinsky, Dr Brian Wilson Defence Chair: Dr. Liv Yoon Abstract: This research project explored whether racialized women feel safe and included in alternative fitness spaces, specifically in aerial dance. Traditional […]

Joshua Webster’s MSc Thesis Defence

Title: Self-reported and accelerometer-recorded physical activity and cross-sectional associations with the gut microbiome: a Coronary Risk Development in Young Adults study Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Eli Puterman Committee members: Dr. Michael Koehle, Dr. Katie Meyer Defence Chair: Dr. Daniel Gamu Abstract: The role of the gut microbiome in host physiology and its association with various diseases […]

Jeff Kelly’s MSc Thesis Defence

Title: Scaling and adaptation of dynamic balance responses in Parkinson’s disease Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Mark Carpenter Committee members: Dr. Tim Inglis, Dr. Romeo Chua Defence Chair: Dr. Hyosub Kim Abstract: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by tremor, bradykinesia, rigidity, and postural instability. As postural instability worsens with disease progression, this can result […]

Vienna Nguyen’s MSc Thesis Defence

Title: Exercise testing in preventative health populations: Predictors of achieving maximal exercise capacity Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Robert Boushel Committee members: Dr. Michael Koehle, Dr. Jasmin Ma Defence Chair: Dr. Cameron Mitchell Abstract: Background: Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) testing in preventative health (PH) settings offers healthcare practitioners a feasible tool to stratify chronic disease risk in patients. […]

Naomi Maldonado-Rodriguez’s PhD Thesis Proposal

Title: Access to and engagement with comprehensive HIV care: An intersectional examination of the experiences of migrant women living with HIV Thesis Supervisors: Eli Puterman Committee Members: Vicky Bungay, Erica Bennett Chair: Guy Faulkner Abstract: As of 2020, approximately 62,790 people were living with HIV in Canada, of which a growing proportion are women – […]

Alex-Lizheng Liu’s MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: Assessing lower limb proprioception with a novel mechatronics device Supervisors: Dr. Jean-Sébastien Blouin Committee members: Dr. Calvin Kuo, Dr. Martin Héroux Abstract: The ability to sense the position, orientation, and movement of our body without looking at it is crucial for everyday activities like standing upright, navigating the world or reaching for something. This […]

Xiangwei Zhang’s MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: Adaptation and transmission of emotional state, standing balance measures, and upper limb motor control to repeated real postural threats after repeated exposure to a virtual postural threat during quiet standing. Supervisors: Mark G Carpenter Committee members: Romeo Chua, Tim Inglis Abstract: This study explores the adaptation and transmission of emotional state, standing balance, and […]

Jian Kun Zhan’s MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: 24-Hour Movement Index: Exploring Acceptability Among Parents Supervisors: Dr. Guy Faulkner Committee members: Dr. Liv Yoon, Dr. Karim Khan Abstract: Background: The Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Children and Youth were introduced in 2016 offering recommendations on moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), light physical activity (LPA), sedentary behavior, and sleep in a typical 24-hour period […]

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