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Current postdoctoral fellows

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. 


jmccorm3@uottawa.ca

613-562-5800 ext. 1112

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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. 


kking073@uottawa.ca

613-562-5800 ext. 1899

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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. 


staggar2@uottawa.ca

613-562-5800 ext. 1899

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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.


gbourgoi@uottawa.ca

613-562-5800 ext. 1899

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past postdoctoral fellows

Dr. Jennifer Peel

Dr. Fergus K. O'Connor

Dr. Robert D. Meade

August 2024 to December 2024


Research Topic: Multi-day heat exposures and mitigation strategies

Dr. Robert D. Meade

Dr. Fergus K. O'Connor

Dr. Robert D. Meade

May 2021 to April 2024 


Research Topic: Day-long heat exposures and mitigation strategies

Dr. Fergus K. O'Connor

Dr. Fergus K. O'Connor

Dr. Fergus K. O'Connor

October 2022 to February 2024 


Research Topic: Day-long heat exposures and mitigation strategies

Dr. Nathalie Kirby

Dr. Nathalie Kirby

Dr. Fergus K. O'Connor

April 2021 to September 2022 


Research Topic: Heat stress and health in women.

Dr. Martin Poirier

Dr. Nathalie Kirby

Dr. Martin Poirier

April 2019 to July 2019


Research Topic: Towards creating intelligent heat stress monitoring and management solutions to safeguard health and wellness.

Dr. Ashley Akerman

Dr. Nathalie Kirby

Dr. Martin Poirier

January 2019 to July 2021


Research Topic: Determinants of cardiovascular and autonomic responses to exercise, heat, and orthostatic stress. 

Dr. Greg McGarr

Dr. Greg McGarr

Dr. Greg McGarr

September 2017 to August 2020


Research Topic: Regulation of skin blood flow and sweating during exercise-induced heat stress. 

Dr. Sean Notley

Dr. Greg McGarr

Dr. Greg McGarr

January 2017 to October 2021


Research Topic: Occupational heat stress: Defining management and monitoring strategies for heat strain.

Dr. Naoto Fujii

Dr. Greg McGarr

Dr. Naoto Fujii

October 2013 to November 2016


Research Topic: What are the mechanisms underlying age-related changes in sweat rate and skin blood flow?

Dr. Jane Yardley

Dr. Matthew Coutsos

Dr. Matthew Coutsos

September 2011 to December 2013


Research Topic: Heat stress in older adults and individuals with type 2 diabetes.

Dr. Matthew Coutsos

Dr. Matthew Coutsos

Dr. Matthew Coutsos

January 2011 to February 2012


Research Topic: Heat stress and cardiovascular control.

Dr. Heather Wright

Dr. Matthew Coutsos

Dr. Heather Wright

September 2009 to August 2013 


Research Topic: Heat stress and neuroendocrine response.

Dr. Lucy Dorman

Dr. Lucy Dorman

Dr. Heather Wright

March 2007 to April 2009


Research Topic: Exposure limits for work performed in deep mechanized mines.

Dr. Ollie Jay

Dr. Lucy Dorman

Dr. Ollie Jay

October 2005 to July 2008


Research Topic: Body heat storage and work in the heat.

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