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Robert Ross, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Studies at Queen's University, cross-appointed to the School of Medicine and Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism. His research focuses on lifestyle interventions for obesity and cardiometabolic diseases, with a particular emphasis on exercise physiology and clinical outcomes. Ross holds a PhD from the University of Montreal and has authored over 200 peer-reviewed publications.
His educational background includes:
- PhD in Exercise Physiology (University of Montreal)
- MSc in Exercise Physiology (University of Montreal)
- BEd in Physical Education (McGill University)
Research priorities include randomized controlled trials evaluating exercise-based interventions for abdominal obesity, metabolic syndrome, and cardiovascular risk reduction. His laboratory operates within a 5000 sq ft facility equipped with MRI/CT imaging workstations, metabolic testing suites, and aerobic exercise equipment. Current funding includes a grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
Key research themes involve:
- Obesity pathophysiology and treatment
- Cardiometabolic risk biomarkers
- Physical activity guidelines development
- Exercise response variability
- Non-invasive body composition analysis
Laboratory facilities include dedicated clinical spaces for hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamps, glucose tolerance testing, and DEXA scanning. Ross collaborates with Kingston General Hospital for advanced imaging access. His work emphasizes translating evidence-based interventions into clinical practice and public health policy.
