| M.Sc. '87 - |  |
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| Senior Exercise Physiologist (Division of Respiratory Medicine and Clinical Research Centre, Research Institute), Hospital for Sick Children | |
| Career History Since Graduation | 2011: completed PhD (Exercise Science) at the University of Toronto 1998 - present: Sr Exercise Physiologist, Research Institute, The Hospital for Sick Children 1987 -1998 Exercise Technologist, Division Respiratory Medicine, The Hospital for Sick Children 1987 - 1998 Lecturer, Physiology, Shiatsu School of Canada, Part-time, sessional lecturer of Basic Human Physiology |
| Most Memorable York University Experience | Putting theory into practice - fitness testing the Toronto Maple Leafs with Drs. Roni Jamnik and Norm Gledhill |
| York University Anecdote or Highlight | Successful completion of the MSc (Ex Phys)!! |
| Highlight(s) of Professional Career | - Created a state-of-the-art Exercise Medicine Research Laboratory at SickKids - Delivering the message of Exercise as Medicine to physicians and allied health professionals at SK to incorporate exercise into the treatment of a wide range of patient populations - Mentoring Kinesiology students (undergraduate and graduate level) to develop practical experience in pediatric exercise science in chronic disease populations. - Teaching Fellows in Respiratory Medicine: Clinical Exercise Testing |
| Community Involvements/Contributions (Local to International) | Collaborator on the development of Position Statements in Cystic Fibrosis: - Hebestreit et al (2015). Cystic Fibrosis Exercise Working Group. Statement on Exercise Testing in Cystic Fibrosis. Respiration. - Swisher AK et al (2015). Exercise and Habitual Physical Activity for People With Cystic Fibrosis: Expert Consensus, Evidence-Based Guide for Advising Patients. Cardiopulm Phys Ther J. - Bradley J et al (2015). Physical Activity Assessment in Cystic Fibrosis: A Position Statement. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis. |
| Honours and Awards | 2000 - 2008 Restracomp Studentship Research Award - The Hospital for Sick Children |
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