Alexis Marcotte-Chénard

Dr. Alexis Marcotte-Chénard is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Physical Activity Sciences, University of Sherbrooke, specializing in type 2 diabetes management through exercise and nutritional interventions for aging populations.

Her educational trajectory includes:

• Postdoctoral Fellowship (expected 2025) at University of British Columbia: "From the cell to society: development and evaluation of nutritional and exercise approaches in type 2 diabetes management"
• PhD in Physical Activity Sciences (2024, University of Sherbrooke): "Trajectory, prevalence and management of cardiovascular disease risk in Canadians with type 2 diabetes: implications of physical activity"
• Master's in Physical Activity Sciences (2019, University of Sherbrooke): "Low-volume high-intensity interval training combined with a low glycemic index diet in older women with type 2 diabetes"
• Bachelor's in Human Movement Studies (2016, University of Sherbrooke)

Her research integrates Exercise Physiology and Ketogenic Approaches to address Cardiovascular Diseases in aging populations with type 2 diabetes, emphasizing Knowledge Mobilization through social media and clinical implementation. Current work examines exogenous ketones, fasting protocols, and "exercise snacks" for immune modulation and glycemic control.

Major grants include:

• "From Targeted Social Media to Type 2 Diabetes Remission" (CIHR/Health Research BC)
• "Lifestyle, Surgery, and Remission" (ClinicalTrial #NCT06177210; Health Innovation Funding)
• "Exogenous Ketones: Targeting the Kynurenine Pathway" (CCDPM-UBC)
• "Integrating Exercise Snacks into Diabetes Care" (ClinicalTrial #NCT06407245; Diabetes Canada)