Dr. Rebecca Macpherson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Rebecca MacPherson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Sciences at Brock University. Her research program focuses on understanding the progression of metabolic diseases, including obesity, insulin resistance, and late-onset Alzheimer's disease. Dr. MacPherson has expertise in nutrition and exercise physiology, with a laboratory dedicated to examining preventative measures through exercise, aimed at improving whole-body metabolism and brain health. Her current research centers on the regulation of amyloid precursor protein processing, which is vital in understanding brain metabolism's role in health and disease. Additionally, she explores the impact of factors such as aging, obesity, and diabetes on thermogenesis and metabolic health. Dr. MacPherson is also committed to mentoring students and encourages qualified applicants for her MSc and Ph.D. programs. She is open to supervising undergraduate-directed study and thesis students across a wide range of degree programs.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Brock University • St. Catharines, ON

Teaching and conducting research in the area of Health Sciences.

Requirements for Brock University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:88
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a related field Satisfactory academic standing
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two electronic reference reports
  • Statement of Intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to the general Graduate Studies standard for departments such as English Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, and Sociology.