Dr. Cheri Mcgowan

Biography

Dr. Cheri McGowan is a Professor in the Faculty of Human Kinetics at the University of Windsor with a focused background in Clinical Cardiovascular Physiology and Exercise Rehabilitation. She completed her Ph.D. in Human BioDynamics at McMaster University in 2006, with her thesis centering on cardiovascular physiology and exercise rehabilitation. Dr. McGowan’s postdoctoral fellowship at the Clinical Cardiovascular Physiology Laboratory involved work in collaboration with the University Health Network and Mount Sinai Hospital. Her teaching interests encompass exercise physiology and pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease. She also holds adjunct positions at the School of Kinesiology at Western University and the Department of Emergency Medicine at Wayne State University. Her research emphasizes improving the health outcomes of local and global populations by exploring the intricacies of cardiovascular disease and investigating both conventional and innovative exercise interventions. Each research program is designed to offer significant insights into disease mechanisms while providing practical solutions for enhancing patient care. Dr. McGowan is an advocate for training future healthcare professionals and encourages undergraduate and graduate research to ensure students gain exposure to high-quality scientific inquiry. Her collaboration extends to numerous respected institutions and researchers, which enriches the academic environment and contributes to successful research initiatives.

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