Dr. Lora Giangregorio

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Biography

Lora Giangregorio is a Professor and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair at the University of Waterloo, specializing in Bone Health and Exercise Science. Her research focuses on reducing the burden of osteoporotic fractures using innovative medical imaging technologies to explore the bone-muscle responses to activity in individuals with neurologic impairments. She evaluates new methods of image analysis, conducts epidemiologic studies to inform fracture risk assessment algorithms, and leads clinical trials investigating the effects of exercise interventions on reducing fracture risk in high-risk individuals. Additionally, Giangregorio is involved in knowledge translation activities that implement research findings into practice for older adults. Notable contributions include the development of the BoneFit program for physiotherapists and kinesiologists and the Fit to Fracture recommendations for physical activity in individuals with osteoporosis. She supervises graduate student research and teaches courses related to bone and joint health.

Research Interests

Awards

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Volunteer Distinction

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Backbone Award

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Bloomberg Manulife Prize

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Lindy Fraser Award

Requirements for University of Waterloo

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Strong background in Statistics
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Specialization Notes

Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.