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Dr. Jenna Gibbs is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education at McGill University's Faculty of Education. She holds the FRQS Chercheurs-boursiers (Research Scholar) Junior 1 title. Her research focuses on musculoskeletal health, exercise physiology, osteoporosis, aging, and physical activity interventions. She explores topics like bone strength assessment, energy balance, and women’s health through clinical trials and systematic reviews. Gibbs has published extensively on vertebral fracture management, exercise interventions for older adults, and the impact of physical activity on metabolic health in populations such as nurses and individuals with spinal cord injuries. She leads studies like the MisterFit telehealth initiative and the RIISC team’s work on metabolic disease risk reduction. Her educational background includes a PhD from Penn State University and postdoctoral training at the University of Waterloo.
Education:
- CIHR Postdoctoral Fellow, Bone Health and Exercise Science Laboratory, University of Waterloo
- Ph.D., Women’s Health and Exercise Laboratory, Penn State University
- Honors B.Sc., School of Kinesiology, Western University
Research Interests: Gibbs investigates musculoskeletal health across the lifespan, particularly in aging populations and those with chronic conditions. Her work combines biomechanical analysis, clinical trials, and patient-centered approaches to optimize bone health and physical function. Recent studies address osteoporotic vertebral fractures, telehealth applications for fracture prevention, and the role of nutrition in bone metabolism.
Selected Awards:
- FRQS Chercheurs-boursiers (Research Scholar)
Advisory Role: Gibbs supervises M.Sc. and Ph.D. students in Exercise Physiology, emphasizing interdisciplinary research in kinesiology sciences. She is accepting applications for the 2024-25 academic year.
Labs/Teams: She contributes to the Bone Health and Exercise Science Laboratory and the Ontario-Quebec RIISC team, focusing on rehabilitation and metabolic health interventions.
