Dr. Martin Macinnis

Associate Professor

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Biography

Martin MacInnis leads the Molecular, Environmental, and Exercise Physiology (MEEP) lab at the University of Calgary. His research focuses on how physiological systems respond to acute and chronic exercise stimuli aimed at improving aerobic capacity and exercise tolerance. MacInnis investigates the integrative physiological adjustments that enable increases in sustained metabolic rates of contracting skeletal muscles during exercise. His work highlights the capacities of cardiovascular, hematological, and skeletal muscle systems to deliver and utilize oxygen, linking these factors directly to an individual's capability to perform exercises. His current studies include exploring the molecular mechanisms that regulate skeletal muscle mitochondrial density and red blood cell volume, as well as the influence of factors like hypoxia, biological sex, and carbohydrate availability on exercise responses. MacInnis also explores the applications of wearable technology in exercise physiology, aiming to create innovative methods to assess and enhance exercise training.

Research Interests

Awards

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Journal Physiology Early Investigator Runner-up Prize

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Jack Wilmore Legacy Travel Award

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Mitacs Accelerate Postdoctoral Fellowship

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NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship

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Graduate Teaching Assistant Award

Courses

Seminar Application Exercise Physiology Seminar Application Exercise Physiology II Seminar Application Exercise Physiology III Integrative Exercise Physiology

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
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  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.