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Rene Vandenboom is a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at Brock University. He holds a Ph.D. in Work Physiology from the University of Waterloo, which he obtained in 1996. His background includes postdoctoral training in the Department of Anesthesia at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, from 1996 to 1998, and faculty positions at the Mayo Clinic and the University of Michigan, where he contributed to research in the Department of Physiology. His primary research interests focus on the structure-function relationships of skeletal muscle cells and the mechanics of muscle contraction, particularly phenomena related to activity-dependent potentiation and the influence of estrogen on muscle biochemistry. Vandenboom's lab is part of Brock’s Centre for Bone and Muscle Health, where ongoing studies examine how skeletal muscle influences thermogenesis and overall health. He is actively involved in athletic research, with a passion for understanding how skeletal muscle impacts longevity and functional health throughout the lifespan. He collaborates with various organizations, including the Ontario College of Kinesiology and the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology, to promote advancements in exercise physiology and muscle health.
Brock University • St. Catharines, ON
Conducts research and teaches in the field of Kinesiology.
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