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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. Robert D. Meade is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Human and Environmental Physiology Research Unit and is also pursuing a Masters in Public Health (Epidemiology) at the T.H. Chan School of Public Health at Harvard University. His research is directed at understanding the physiological impacts of extreme heat events (heatwaves) and evaluating the effectiveness of commonly recommended heat-mitigation strategies (e.g., cooling centres) in healthy individuals and those with common chronic health conditions (e.g., type 2 diabetes, hypertension). He is also interested in the design of translational physiological research for complimenting public health research and practice.
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Dr. Fergus O’Connor is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow within the Human and Environmental Physiology Research Unit (HEPRU) at the University of Ottawa, Canada. Fergus completed his PhD at Bond University, Queensland, Australia where he investigated the thermal challenges faced by team-sport athletes undertaking training and competition in hot environments. Fergus’ current research area of interest surrounds the investigation of the effects of prolonged (i.e., day-long) heat exposure on human health, while exploring strategies to mitigate the associated negative side-effects of extreme heat exposure to promote positive physiological outcomes and/or adaptation.
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April 2021 to September 2022
Research Topic: Heat stress and health in women.
April 2019 to July 2019
Research Topic: Towards creating intelligent heat stress monitoring and management solutions to safeguard health and wellness.
January 2019 to July 2021
Research Topic: Determinants of cardiovascular and autonomic responses to exercise, heat, and orthostatic stress.
September 2017 to August 2020
Research Topic: Regulation of skin blood flow and sweating during exercise-induced heat stress.
January 2017 to October 2021
Research Topic: Occupational heat stress: Defining management and monitoring strategies for heat strain.
October 2013 to November 2016
Research Topic: What are the mechanisms underlying age-related changes in sweat rate and skin blood flow?
September 2011 to December 2013
Research Topic: Heat stress in older adults and individuals with type 2 diabetes.
January 2011 to February 2012
Research Topic: Heat stress and cardiovascular control.
September 2009 to August 2013
Research Topic: Heat stress and neuroendocrine response.
March 2007 to April 2009
Research Topic: Exposure limits for work performed in deep mechanized mines.
October 2005 to July 2008
Research Topic: Body heat storage and work in the heat.
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