Jen is a Postdoctoral Fellow from the University of Waterloo. Her research interests revolve around improving human health using low cost methods, like nutrition and exercise. She has secondary interests in mitochondrial dynamics in health and skeletal muscle plasticity. She also enjoys the weight room or walking her dogs, Mona and Waldo.

Jonathan Mcleod is a Postdoctoral Fellow who completed his PhD at McMaster University. Jonathan's primary research interest is in using stable isotope tracers to study human skeletal muscle protein metabolism. Jonathan also has a keen interest in leveraging "omics" technology to identify novel molecular candidates pertinent to skeletal muscle plasticity. Outside of the lab, Jonathan can be found playing hockey, swimming, biking, and/or running.

Dr. Philippe St-Martin is a Postdoctoral Fellow who completed his PhD jointly at Université de Sherbrooke and Université de Strasbourg. His doctoral research examined how prolonged bed rest affects energy balance, appetite, and food intake under simulated microgravity conditions. His research interests center on nutritional and exercise strategies to preserve muscle health during ageing and physical inactivity. At Queen’s, he uses stable isotope tracers and dynamic proteomics to investigate nutritional approaches to reducing muscle loss during bed rest in older adults. Outside the lab, Philippe can be found at the gym, hiking, or commuting by bike.

Tom is a Postdoctoral Fellow from Midland, ON. He completed his PhD at the University of Calgary, studying the physiological responses of skeletal muscle and blood to endurance exercise. His current research examines muscle physiology during different adaptive states, like exercise and disuse. He is interested in the regulation of dynamic metabolic processes and their measurement. Outside of the lab, Tom enjoys spending time on the water, playing guitar, and reading.

Callum is a PhD student from Wolfville, Nova Scotia. His research focuses on how nutritional interventions and periods of disuse impact skeletal muscle health. His work uses stable isotope tracers to bridge the gap between molecular biology and clinical application, exploring this intersection to better understand skeletal muscle physiology. When Callum is not in the lab, you will likely find him at the gym, out for a run, or hiking.

Dani is a PhD candidate from Rockwood, ON. She completed her masters in Human Health and Nutritional Sciences at the University of Guelph, and has extensive work experience in the field of sports nutrition and training. Dani’s doctoral research aims to identify perioperative nutritional strategies to improve skeletal muscle recovery following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery. When she is not in the lab, Dani enjoys hiking, skiing, and gardening.

Emily is a PhD candidate from Waterloo, Ontario. She is interested in skeletal muscle metabolism and mitochondrial physiology. Emily's research is focused on generating nutritional strategies to mitigate declines in skeletal muscle disuse. Emily is also interested in understanding the molecular mechanisms governing alterations in skeletal muscle health in response to skeletal muscle disuse.

Mia is a PhD candidate from Vancouver Island, BC. Her doctoral research focuses on platelet and skeletal muscle mitochondrial bioenergetics and metabolism in the context of cardiometabolic disease. She is particularly interested in translating fundamental mitochondrial research into clinically relevant approaches for understanding and detecting metabolic disease. Outside the lab, Mia enjoys exercise, cooking, travelling, and spending time outdoors.

Brendan is a first-year MSc student from Ottawa, Ontario. His research applies stable isotope tracers to quantify rates of skeletal muscle protein synthesis and breakdown. He is also interested in the applications of medical imaging techniques including MRI as a complementary measure of muscle size, and in the use of machine learning to automate MRI segmentation. Outside the lab, Brendan enjoys playing hockey, golf and going to the gym.

Karin is a first year MSc student in Exercise Physiology. She completed her BSc in Life Sciences at Queen’s University, where she developed an interest in skeletal muscle physiology and proteomics. More specifically, her research interests focus on understanding how skeletal muscle responds and adapts to different physiological conditions. Outside of the lab, Karin enjoys cooking, going to the gym, spending time with friends, and travelling.

Leor is a first-year MSc student from Toronto, Ontario. She completed her B.Sc. in Kinesiology at Queen’s University, where she developed an interest in skeletal muscle physiology through her research experience within the Nutrition and Metabolism Research Group. She is currently involved in research examining the effects of disuse on skeletal muscle size and function. Outside of the lab, Leor enjoys spending time outdoors, travelling, and being with friends and family.

Michael is a first-year MSc student with the Nutrition and Metabolism Research Group. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in kinesiology at McMaster University, where he developed an interest in physical activity, skeletal muscle physiology, and physical function. Some of Michael's other interests include going to the gym, reading, and cycling.

Noah is an MSc student in Exercise Physiology with the Nutrition & Metabolism Research Group. His research has focused on healthy aging and exercise, including designing and leading a 12-week combined resistance and aerobic exercise intervention in community-dwelling older adults in Kingston in partnership with the Canadian Frailty Network. He is particularly interested in knowledge translation, applied exercise science, and developing practical skills to better understand and optimize training for health and performance.

Raymond is a second-year MSc student from North York, Ontario. He is interested in nutritional and resistance exercise training interventions to combat the age-related losses in physical function and skeletal muscle observed in older adults, which is the focus of his research. Outside the lab and research, Raymond enjoys powerlifting, basketball, and hiking.

Seb is a second-year MSc student from Vancouver, BC. After completing his Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology at Queen’s University, he joined the Nutrition and Metabolism Research Group. He is interested in researching how short-term bed rest affects changes in skeletal muscle mass, function, and carbohydrate metabolism. Outside the lab, Seb enjoys competing in powerlifting, training others in strength and conditioning, and spending time with friends.