Dr. Ted Putman

Biography

Dr. Ted Putman is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation at the University of Alberta. His academic journey began at the University of Windsor, where he earned his Bachelor of Human Kinetics and developed a keen interest in the biochemistry of skeletal muscle. After gaining experience in the health and fitness industry, Dr. Putman pursued his PhD in Medical Sciences, concentrating on metabolic regulation in human skeletal muscle at McMaster University. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Konstanz in Germany, studying metabolic responses in skeletal muscle under diverse conditions. He joined the University of Regina as an Assistant Professor and later was recruited to the University of Alberta, where he conducts integrated multidisciplinary research on cellular and molecular aspects of skeletal muscle adaptation in both healthy and diseased states. Dr. Putman holds a cross-appointment with the Neuroscience and Mental Health Institute within the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, emphasizing his commitment to understanding the role of skeletal muscle in health and disease.

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