Dr. Philip Millar

Biography

Philip J. Millar is an Associate Professor in the Human Health Sciences at the University of Guelph. His research primarily focuses on clinical cardiovascular physiology and the integrative regulation of the sympathetic nervous system concerning human health and disease. Millar's academic journey began at McMaster University, where he completed his Bachelor's, Master's, and Ph.D. His doctoral research examined the role of the autonomic nervous system in response to acute and chronic exercise, particularly in patients with primary hypertension. Furthermore, Millar completed a post-doctoral fellowship that allowed him to directly measure sympathetic outflow in humans using microneurography. His current work investigates the impacts of various interventions such as exercise, diet, and medications on the neural control of circulation. Millar’s research highlights the importance of understanding the nuances of sympathetic outflow and its regulation in the context of cardiovascular diseases, which are significant contributors to morbidity and mortality in Canada.

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