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Dr. Angela Alberga is an Associate Professor and Tier 2 University Research Chair at Concordia University's Department of Health, Kinesiology & Applied Physiology. Her research focuses on weight stigma, pediatric obesity, and health equity, with interdisciplinary applications in public health, education, and policy.
- BSc, Exercise Science & Psychology, Concordia University
- MSc & PhD, Human Kinetics, University of Ottawa
- Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Calgary (CIHR & Eyes High Fellowships)
Dr. Alberga’s research program investigates how societal and institutional factors influence weight-related issues, including obesity, eating disorders, and psychosocial wellbeing. Her work emphasizes patient-oriented research, behavioral interventions, and evidence synthesis in population health contexts.
Recent research trends include clinical practice guidelines for pediatric obesity, weight stigma reduction in healthcare, nutrition education tools for bariatric surgery, and psychosocial impacts of weight bias. Key themes span public health, behavioral epidemiology, and health equity.
- Canadian Diabetes Association Doctoral Award
- Banting CIHR Postdoctoral Fellowship
- Eyes High Postdoctoral Fellowship
Dr. Alberga supervises graduate students in Health and Exercise Science (MSc/PhD programs) and has secured grants from CIHR, FRQ-S, and the Canadian Pediatric Research Foundation for her work on obesity and health equity.
