Our research team is made up of experts in a variety of disciplines throughout McGill University. This network of professionals works together to create a holistic view of sport science.
Dr. Tyler Churchward-Venne

Associate Professor
FRQS Chercheurs-boursiers (Research Scholar) Junior 1
Director, McGill Exercise Metabolism and Nutrition Research Laboratory
Research area: Exercise Physiology
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Dr. Philippe Dixon

Assistant Professor
Research area: Biomechanics, Neuroscience and Physiology
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Dr. Lindsay Duncan

Associate Professor
Co-Director, McGill Theories and Interventions in Exercise and Health Psychology Lab (TIE)
Research area: Sport and Exercise Psychology
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Dr. Daniel Fortin-Guichard

Assistant Professor
Research area: Mental Health, Intervention and Psychopathology
Physical Health Education and Adapted Physical Activity
Sports and Exercise Sciences
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Dr. Benoit Gentil

Associate Professor
Director, SASSI
Director, McGill Laboratory of Genetics and Epigenetics in Motor Development
Research area: Biomechanics and Neuroscience
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Dr. Jenna Gibbs

Associate Professor
FRQS Chercheurs-boursiers (Research Scholar) Junior 1
Research area: Exercise Physiology
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Dr. Dennis Jensen

Associate Professor
Canada Research Chair in Clinical Exercise & Respiratory Physiology, Tier 2
Director, Clinical Exercise & Respiratory Physiology Lab (CERPL)
Research area: Biomechanics, Neuroscience and Physiology,
Sports and Exercise Sciences
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Dr. Caroline Paquette

Associate Professor | Associate Dean, Administration - Faculty of Education
Director, Human Brain Control of Locomotion (HBCL) Laboratory
Research area: Exercise Physiology
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Dr. Shane Sweet

Associate Professor | Canada Research Chair, Tier 2, in Participation, Well-Being, and Physical Disability
Director, Theories and Interventions in Exercise and Health Psychology Lab (TIE) | Lead Investigator, McGill Spinal Cord Injury Peer Mentorship
Research area: Adapted Physical Activity, Sport and Exercise Psychology
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Dr. Charlotte Usselman

Associate Professor | FRQS Chercheurs-boursiers (Research Scholar) Junior 1
Director, Cardiovascular Health and Autonomic Regulation Lab (CHARLab)
Research area: Exercise Physiology