91�� News - Dept. of Kinesiology and Physical Education

Major work on McTavish Reservoir will Impact Vehicular Access to Upper Campus

webfull — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 16:17:54 +0000

The City of Montreal begins major work on the McTavish water pumping station; a section of Doctor Penfield Avenue will close to traffic until 2033.

Media Reacts to AI Early Detection of Respiratory Tract Infections Research

webfull — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 15:02:13 +0000

On July 30, 91�� and the MUHC put out the story, "Montreal Researchers use AI and Wearable Sensors to Detect Inflammation Before Symptoms Appear", featuring ground-breaking collaborative research by Dennis Jensen, PhD, Dr. Emily McDonald, and Amir Hadid, PhD. The study shows that by analyzing biometric data from wearable technology (i.e.

Published: 4 August 2025

Montreal researchers use AI and wearable sensors to detect inflammation before symptoms appear

webfull — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:21:21 +0000

The world's first wearable-powered system predicts acute inflammation with 90 per cent sensitivity.

Montreal, July 30, 2025 – Modern medicine is largely reactive—treating illness only after symptoms emerge. But a new study from the Research Institute of the 91�� Health Centre (The Institute) and 91�� points to a more proactive future: one where silent signs of infection are detected before we even feel sick.

Published: 30 July 2025

Congratulations to Rachelle Aucoin for Successfully Defending Her Dissertation

webfull — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 22:14:19 +0000

Rachelle Aucoin successfully defended her PhD Oral Defence in Currie Room 304 - Tassone on July 14, 2025.

The title of her thesis:
"Cool Air, Clear Relief: Exploring the Mechanisms and Utility of Fan-to-Face Therapy for Management of Exertional Breathlessness in Chronic Lung Disease "

Oral Defence Comittee:
Dr. Dennis Jensen (Supervisor), Dr. Jenna Gibbs, Dr. Dina Brooks, Dr. Celena Scheede-Bergdahl and Dr. Daniel Fortin-Guichard.

Published: 17 July 2025

Benoit Gentil Receives Commercialization Priming Award for RNA Research

webfull — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 13:09:13 +0000

The DNA to RNA Initiative (D2R) at 91�� has awarded $400,000 to four projects that aim to bring RNA-based innovations closer to clinical and commercial reality, including vaccines and therapies for rare and infectious diseases.

Published: 4 July 2025

Million Dollar Gift a Timely Assist for Women’s Athletics and Sports Science

webfull — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 20:28:16 +0000

A $1.25-million gift from graduates Monica and Mark Hantho will enhance services for Martlets teams and support innovative research into female athletic performance

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It's an exciting time for women in sports: the Northern Super League just kicked off in Canada, the Professional Women's Hockey League is expanding and the thriving WNBA posted its highest attendance in 22 seasons.

Published: 16 June 2025

Congratulations to Danielle Berbrier for Successfully Defending Her Dissertation

webfull — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 19:59:31 +0000

Danielle Berbrier successfully defended her PhD Oral Defence in Currie Room 304 - Tassone on June 9, 2025.

The title of their Thesis:
"Control of peripheral vascular function in females with polycystic ovary syndrome"

Abstract:

Published: 10 June 2025

KPE's Dr. Gordon Bloom and Chantal Vallée Interviewed by Mike Cohen on Meet Your Local Authors Series

webfull — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 17:54:03 +0000

Media personality and suburban City Councillor Mike Cohen featured the book "Dare to Win" in his Meet Your Local Authors series. KPE Chair Dr. Gordon Bloom and professional basketball coach and KPE alumna, Chantal Vallée, were interviewed in this segment for the Eleanor London Library.

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Published: 3 June 2025

Faculty of Education Professors Recognized with Prestigious Research Chairs

webfull — Tue, 06 May 2025 18:17:09 +0000

91��, through the Office of the Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic), has conferred important internal recognition awards to three Faculty of Education professors in celebration of their outstanding scholarship and research excellence.

Published: 6 May 2025

Podcast Episode: Talent Identification and Development with Dr Daniel Fortin-Guichard

webfull — Tue, 06 May 2025 18:02:05 +0000

Daniel Fortin-Guichard, Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, was invited to the Temps d'Arrêt podcast hosted by Coach Frank (François Rodrigue), an Assistant Professor at the Université du Québec en Outaouais, discussing cognitive biases that selectors may have when identifying and selecting athletes (e.g., at the NHL draft).