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Nihal is a second-year undergraduate student at the University of Ottawa in the Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences Program. Since joining the lab, she has been assisting with several studies undertaking thermal stress and its relation to human physiology. In addition to her experience gained through clinical trials and the biochemistry l
Nihal is a second-year undergraduate student at the University of Ottawa in the Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences Program. Since joining the lab, she has been assisting with several studies undertaking thermal stress and its relation to human physiology. In addition to her experience gained through clinical trials and the biochemistry laboratory, Nihal also contributes to qualitative studies surrounding the impacts of heatwaves and public health policies in Canada.
Serena George is a second-year student completing her Honours Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Ottawa. Through her extensive experience in assisting with clinical trials and within the biochemistry laboratory, Serena has aided in comprehensive research focusing on the effect of various environmental conditions (i.e., c
Serena George is a second-year student completing her Honours Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Ottawa. Through her extensive experience in assisting with clinical trials and within the biochemistry laboratory, Serena has aided in comprehensive research focusing on the effect of various environmental conditions (i.e., cold and heat stress) on physiological and cellular functions. Moreover, Serena has expanded her knowledge on qualitative research by contributing to writing systematic reviews and meta-analyses on topics surrounding heat tourism and health policies.
Kiria is a third-year undergraduate student at the University of Ottawa in the Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences Program. Kiria is currently assisting with various projects, including analyzing how extreme heat influences global tourism.
Casey is a fifth-year undergraduate student at the University of Ottawa. Since joining the lab, Casey has focused on microdialysis research, heading an honour's project in practice, and assisting with several others.”
Elie is an undergraduate student in Human Kinetics at the HEPRU. Since joining the team, Elie has co-authored occupational heat stress & cooling intervention studies & has assisted in several clinical trials evaluating the physiological responses to cold water immersion, among other trials. His future research interest is primarily in cel
Elie is an undergraduate student in Human Kinetics at the HEPRU. Since joining the team, Elie has co-authored occupational heat stress & cooling intervention studies & has assisted in several clinical trials evaluating the physiological responses to cold water immersion, among other trials. His future research interest is primarily in cellular stress responses & defense mechanisms correlated to compound muscular resistance training. Elie also has a passion for fitness & musculoskeletal rehab.
Sarah is a second year undergraduate student at the University of Ottawa in the Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences Program. Sarah is looking forward to assisting with a variety of research in the HEPRU – both for heat and cold exposures at the cellular and physiological level.
Maryn Wrolstad is a fourth-year Honours Biology student at the University of Ottawa. She is completing her honours research project with the Human and Environmental Physiology Research Unit. Her project will focus on the dose-dependent effects of estrogen on the autophagic response during heat stress in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells.
Tasfia is a third-year undergraduate student at the University of Ottawa in the Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences program. Tasfia is looking forward to assisting with the various research projects on the effects of extreme temperatures on human health at the Human and Environmental Physiology Research Unit.
Katia is a fourth-year undergraduate student at the University of Ottawa in the Honours Bachelor of Science in Translational and Molecular Medicine, and Master of Science program. Katia is excited to be involved in the various research projects studying the effect of extreme temperatures on human health at the HEPRU.
Naomi is a fourth-year undergraduate student at the University of Ottawa completing her Honours Bachelor of Science in Translational and Molecular Medicine. Her project will focus on investigating secondary blood biomarkers before and after exposure to various temperature conditions. Naomi is also looking forward to assisting with a varie
Naomi is a fourth-year undergraduate student at the University of Ottawa completing her Honours Bachelor of Science in Translational and Molecular Medicine. Her project will focus on investigating secondary blood biomarkers before and after exposure to various temperature conditions. Naomi is also looking forward to assisting with a variety of HEPRU research projects at the cellular and physiological level.
2020-2021
Comparing regional variations in the nitric oxide contribution to local heating-induced cutaneous vasodilation between young males and females.
2020-2021
The effect of simulated indoor heatwave conditions on thermoregulation and cardiovascular autonomic modulation in older adults.
2020-2021
The efficacy of cooling centres for limiting hyperthermia in older adults during heatwaves.
2019-2020
Do metaboreceptors modulate sweating in a dose-dependent manner during dynamic exercise in the heat?
2019-2020
Hyperthermia in elderly adults exposed to a simulated day-long extreme heat event.
2018-2019
Assessing thermal strain in older adults in relation to increases in WBGT.
2018-2019
An examination of the regional influences of nitric oxide synthase (NOS) on the regulation of heat loss during exercise in the heat.
2018-2019
Forearm sweating to dose dependent increases in methylcholine and the influence of nitric oxide synthase (NOS).
2018-2019
Effects of work intensity on core temperature response in young and older workers during work in the heat.
2017-2018
Physiological monitoring of occupational heat strain.
2016-2017
The effects of protease-activated receptor 2 on sweating and cutaneous vasodilation in young males during exercise in the heat.
2016-2017
The role of cyclooxygenase-1 and -2 in the modulation of cutaneous vasodilation and sweating in young males exercising in the heat.
2016-2017
Does PAR2 activation via SLIGKV-NH2 with exercise in the heat influence human heat loss responses during whole-body heat stress.
2016-2017
A case report: The physiological strain incurred by electric utility workers during consecutive work days.
2016-2017
Effect of atrial natriuretic peptide on heat loss responses of cutaneous vasodilation and sweating during exercise in the heat.
2015-2016
The effect of ETA and ETB Receptor Inhibition on cutaneous vasodilation and sweating in young males during rest and exercise in the heat.
2015-2016
Mechanisms underlying the metaboreceptor activation of heat loss responses during passive heat stress.
2015-2016
Endothelin-1 modulates methacholine-induced cutaneous vasodilation but not sweating in young human skin.
2015-2016
The effects of cyclooxygenase and nitric oxide on sweating and skin blood flow in individuals with type 1 diabetes.
2014-2015
The role of nitric oxide in the regulation of skin blood flow and sweating during heat stress.
2013-2014
Effects of arc and fire-resistant clothing on heat dissipation during work in the heat.
2013-2014
Temperature of fluid ingested on whole-body heat loss.
2012-2013
End-organ function of sweating and skin blood flow prior to and following exercise.
2012-2013
Adenosine receptor inhibition attenuates reflex cutaneous vasoconstriction.
2012-2013
Do metaboreceptors alter thermoeffector responses during the post-exercise period?
2011-2012
Post-exercise hypotension in trained and untrained men.
2010-2011
Healthy Eating, Aerobic and Resistance Training in Youth (HEARTY) trial.
2010-2011
Body Heat Storage during Work in the Heat in Type 1 Diabetes.
2010-2011
Nonthermal influences upon post-exercise heat loss responses following exercise-induced dehydration.
2010-2011
Cardiovascular and Thermal Response during Incremental levels of exercise-induced hyperthermia, and after delays in treatment time.
2009-2010
Exercise and type 1 diabetes.
2009-2010
The effect of wearing a cooling vest to alleviate thermal strain during a typical mining workload.
2008-2009
Healthy Eating Aerobic and Resistance Training in Youth.
2008-2009
Exercise-induced dehydration reduces sweat rate only after elevated levels similar to Euhydration are obtained.
2008-2009
Effect of baroreceptor unloading status on postexercise sympathetic control of heat loss responses.
2008-2009
The seperate and integrated influence of metabo- and baroreflex activity on heat loss responses.
2008-2009
Healthy Eating Aerobic and Resistance Training in Youth – effect on cardiorespiratory fitness.
2007-2008
Healthy Eating Aerobic and Resistance Training in Youth – effect on resting metabolic rate.
2006-2007
Control of cutaneous vascular conductance and sweating during recovery from dynamic exercise in hyperthermic humans.
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