Another successful Tri-Agency Grant for Prof Myles O’Brien!
This 5-year NSERC Discovery Grant project brings together expertise in activity monitor engineering and experimental biology to explore interdisciplinary questions related to sex differences in blood pressure regulation during sedentary postures. This research program...
An Equipment Fund Grant from Research NB for IMPACTS Lab
The ResearchNB Equipment Fund is designed to support research infrastructures. This grant will enable the IMPACTS Laboratory to acquire equipment to expand its research and launch innovative new initiatives. Our mission: TO DESCRIBE the factors influencing the...
A Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) Catalyst Grant from the CIHR for Prof Myles O’Brien.
Congratulations to Professor Myles O'Brien on receiving a This study will investigate the relationship between frailty, sarcopenia, and osteoarthritis in older adults. The team will also study how factors such as exercise, vaccines, medicine, socialisation and diet...
MPACTS Lab was present at APES + 2025
This annual event is an opportunity for students from the universities in the region to present their research work in relation to kinesiology, and to foster collaboration within the university community of the four Atlantic provinces. The University of Prince Edward...
Match Results: Body Image and Lifestyle Habits
Over the past few weeks, the MATCH research team has been sharing some of the results of its longitudinal study of young Canadians, conducted since 2011, on its social networks. This series of publications highlights the emotions and attitudes linked to body...
webinar : fragility and cardiovascular disease with Prof Myles O’Brien
Join Professor Myles O'Brien on February 20 to find out more about frailty and cardiovascular disease from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA).
February Heart Month
HEART MONTH Did you know that cardiovascular disease is the 2nd leading cause of death in Canada? A healthy lifestyle could reduce your risk of developing a cardiovascular disease by up to 66%. Reduce your risk by adopting healthy lifestyle habits: 1) Learn how to...
The IMPACTS Lab is working towards a training network with international colleagues
Professors and researchers Said Mekari and Mathieu Belanger were in Montreal to work with colleagues from France, Italy, Romania and Quebec to develop the beginnings of an international training network for the next generation of researchers in the promotion of...
MATCH STUDY RESULTS – body image and lifestyle habits
It is important to feel good and to be comfortable with body image. Higher levels of body image pride are associated with higher levels of physical activity throughout adolescence. https://impactslab.com/en/match-results/
Véronique Thibault successfully defends her doctorate
Congratulations to our colleague Véronique Thibault, who successfully defended her doctoral thesis on December 6th. Entitled 'Attitudes et conséquences associées aux intentions liées au contrôle du poids de l'adolescence à l'âge adulte', Véronique's thesis, supervised...