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Jenna Gillen is an Assistant Professor in Exercise Physiology at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education. Her research focuses on understanding the effects of carbohydrate and fat metabolism on exercise-induced improvements in metabolic health, with special attention to sex-based differences in exercise metabolism. Her work includes examining high-intensity interval training and nutritional manipulation as strategies for enhancing exercise adaptation. Jenna has extensive academic training, including a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Toronto and the University of Michigan, where she further developed her expertise in Kinesiology. She has a PhD and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from McMaster University. Jenna is actively involved in professional memberships such as the Canadian Obesity Network, Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology, and the American College of Sports Medicine. She is also accepting PhD and MSc students for research collaborations.
University of Toronto • Toronto, ON
Conducting research in exercise physiology.
University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI
Research focusing on Kinesiology themes.
Department of Sociology