Michael E. Bodner

Dr. Michael E. Bodner is a Research Fellow in the School of Human Kinetics at Trinity Western University (TWU), specializing in Exercise Physiology and Health Behavior Change. His work bridges clinical practice and public health, with a focus on sleep health in athletes, obesity management, and physician-patient communication around weight-related issues. He holds a PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences from the University of British Columbia.

Education: PhD (Rehabilitation Sciences, UBC), MSc (Human Kinetics, UBC), BSc/BA (Biology/Physical Education, Trinity Western University).

Research interests include cardiovascular health in athletes, behavioral interventions for smoking cessation, and the integration of health promotion into clinical practices. Recent studies explore sleep behaviors in varsity athletes and weight counseling efficacy in adolescents. He has collaborated with institutions like Duke Cancer Institute and NHL Vancouver Canucks, contributing to elite athlete performance testing and public health policy research.

Dr. Bodner is a Strategic Fellow in CIHR’s Quality of Life Training Program and affiliated with professional organizations such as the American College of Sports Medicine. His research emphasizes translating evidence-based strategies into clinical and community settings.