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Dr Carolyn McIntyre is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Medical and Health Sciences, Edith Cowan University, affiliated with the Exercise Medicine Research Institute. Her research focuses on the role of exercise as medicine for cancer patients, particularly in lung cancer management and improving quality of life through physical activity interventions.
Education:
- Master of Arts in Physical Education and Recreation, Canada (2005)
- Bachelor of Kinesiology with Honours (2002)
- Physical Education and Recreation (2011)
Research Interests: Exercise interventions for cancer patients, including lung cancer and mesothelioma; physical activity determinants; and the impact of exercise on cancer survivorship. She explores how exercise improves outcomes such as muscle morphology, fatigue management, and quality of life in oncology settings.
Grants & Awards:
- Recipient of National Cancer Institute of Canada Research Studentship Award (2008–2010)
- Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research Studentship (2006–2009)
- Led projects totaling over $700,000 in grants, including studies on pleural diseases and exercise medicine.
Labs & Collaborations: Collaborates with respiratory medicine and oncology teams at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and the Institute for Respiratory Health. Leads projects on pleural effusion management and exercise interventions for cancer patients.
