Laura Banks

Laura Banks is an Associate Teaching Professor at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Ontario Tech University. She specializes in Exercise Physiology, Cardiac Rehabilitation, and instructional design in health sciences education. Her research focuses on sex differences in cardiovascular health, optimizing teaching methodologies, and integrating digital technologies in healthcare.

Research interests include cardiac physiology, chronic disease management, and improving medical education through innovative pedagogical strategies. Her work bridges clinical practice and academic training, emphasizing practical applications in health sciences.

Publications highlight her contributions to flipped classroom models in nursing education, sex-specific cardiac outcomes, and digital health tools for heart failure and diabetes. Her studies often address gaps in patient care through evidence-based interventions.

Dr. Banks holds a PhD and is a Registered Kinesiologist. She has collaborated on interdisciplinary projects, including disaster preparedness in healthcare facilities and cardiovascular risk mitigation strategies for populations with chronic diseases.