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Dr. james JEREMY McCORMICK, PH.D.
Dr. James Jeremy McCormick is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow within the Human and Environmental Physiology Research Unit (HEPRU) at the University of Ottawa, Canada. Jeremy completed his graduate work in Exercise Physiology at the University of New Mexico Department of Health, Exercise, and Sports Science where he studied physiological responses to exercise and various dietary supplemental interventions during heat and hypoxic exposure. He also gained experience in techniques in molecular biology working with the University of New Mexico Department of Internal Medicine studying cellular stress responses in the elderly and people with chronic disease. Jeremy’s doctoral thesis examined the cellular mechanisms of autophagy and heat shock proteins in prediabetic individuals in response to exercise and simulated cellular starvation. His current research focus is the cellular stress response mechanisms to heat exposure in vulnerable populations.
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DR. Kelli elizabeth King, PH.D.
Dr. Kelli E. King is currently a postdoctoral fellow within the Human and Environmental Physiology Research Unit (HEPRU) at the University of Ottawa. Kelli has recently completed her PhD at the University of Ottawa where her thesis examined the interplay of autophagy with other mechanisms associated with cellular stress in young and older adults in response to acute and repeated exposures to cold-water immersions. Her recent research interests focus on the metabolic contributions during thermal stressors and the impact of heat and cold stress on cellular function.
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DR. Sarah taggart, PH.D.
Dr. Sarah Taggart is currently a postdoctoral fellow within the Human and Environmental Physiological Research Unit (HEPRU) at the University of Ottawa. Sarah has recently completed her PhD at the University of Western Australia where she conducted field research with mine workers to assess the impact of season on cognitive function, thermal strain, and heat-related illnesses. Her research interests focus on the physiological and cognitive responses to living and working in the heat during day-long heat exposure.
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DR. gil bourgois, PH.D.
Dr. Gil Bourgois is currently a postdoctoral fellow within the Human and Environmental Physiology Research Unit (HEPRU) at the University of Ottawa (Canada). Gil has recently completed his joint PhD at the Universities of Ghent (Belgium) and Lille (France) where his thesis examined individual and heat exposure challenges to threshold determination and acute recovery from severe-intensity exercise. During his PhD trajectory, he conducted a research stay at the University of Verona (Italy), and was awarded a professional development grant as a member from the Physiological Society (United Kingdom). Furthermore, Gil was involved in the heat preparation for the Tokyo (2021) and Paris (2024) Olympics in different sports, including athletics, (track) cycling, rowing, and sailing for Team Belgium. His current research focus is the physiological response to living and working in the heat during (multi-)day-long heat exposure.
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DR. Jennifer Peel, PH.D.
Dr. Jenny Peel is currently a postdoctoral fellow within the Human and Environmental Physiology Research Unit (HEPRU) at the University of Ottawa (Canada). Jenny has recently completed her PhD at Swansea University (Wales, United Kingdom) where her thesis examined the effect of dietary supplementation on physiological and thermoregulatory responses during rest and exercise in hot environmental conditions. For her PhD thesis, Jenny was awarded the Best Doctorate in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (2024). Her current research focus is the physiological response to living and working in the heat during (multi-)day-long heat exposure.
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