Dr. Kirsten Bell

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kirsten Bell is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at McMaster University. Her research primarily focuses on improving the lives of older adults and individuals living with chronic diseases such as cancer and type 2 diabetes. Through the use of invasive biochemical techniques and non-invasive imaging tools, her work enhances the understanding of human physiology at a cellular level. Dr. Bell has a strong background in clinical nutrition and exercise physiology, and her expertise spans areas related to kinesiology and chronic conditions. She holds a BSc in Biology from McMaster University and an MSc in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo, where she also completed her PhD. Between 2017 and 2021, she was a CIHR Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Waterloo, focusing on innovative methodologies to advance the field of kinesiology.

Research Interests

Requirements for McMaster University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:92
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or a related area
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

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