Brett Tarca

Dr. Brett Tarca is a Lecturer in Clinical Exercise Physiology specializing in exercise interventions for chronic kidney disease. His research examines movement-based therapies for dialysis patients.

Research Focus: Primary investigations include: 1) Safety and efficacy of exercise during peritoneal dialysis; 2) Physical function determinants using compositional data analysis; 3) Real-time symptom monitoring via ecological momentary assessment; 4) Clinical practice guideline development through the Global Renal Exercise Network.

Clinical Guidelines: Co-authored International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis practice recommendations for physical activity, addressing catheter safety, fluid management, and adverse event prevention. Research demonstrates low risk of serious adverse events with appropriate exercise.

Current Projects: Research funded by The Hospital Research Foundation explores fatigue dynamics using mobile technology and identifies cardiorespiratory fitness as primary modifiable factor for physical function decline in PD patients.