Dr. Catherine Amara

Biography

Catherine Amara is an Associate Professor in the Teaching Stream at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education. Her primary research interests lie in muscle health, functional capacity, aging, food restriction, mitochondrial function, cardiorespiratory physiology, and exercise tolerance. Over the years, she has significantly contributed to the understanding of how various factors influence muscle power and overall functional performance, especially in older, untrained women. This includes investigating the roles of DXA-derived bone mineral density and soft tissue composition in both humans and small animals. Amara's academic training includes a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Washington and a Ph.D. from the University of Western Ontario. She is also an active member of professional organizations such as the American College of Sports Medicine and the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology.

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