Deborah O’Leary

Dr. Deborah O’Leary is a Professor in the Department of Health Sciences at Brock University's Faculty of Applied Health Sciences. She serves as Acting Associate Vice-President, Research, and directs the Brock Functional Inclusive Training (Bfit) Centre, which integrates research with community-based exercise programs for diverse populations including seniors, individuals with cardiovascular disease, spinal cord injuries, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, and amputees.

• Research Interests
  • Cardiovascular health across lifespan
  • Impact of childhood growth/development on cardiovascular systems
  • Effects of childhood obesity and hypertension
  • Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and cardiovascular links
  • Isometric handgrip training benefits
• Key Programs
  • SeniorFit (healthy seniors)
  • Heart Strong (cardiovascular disease)
  • Power Cord (SCI/Parkinson’s/MS/amputees)

Dr. O’Leary's recent publications focus on cardiovascular risk stratification, ACEs biomarkers, and vascular pathophysiology. Her work combines clinical research with community implementation through the Bfit Centre.