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Wendy E. Ward is a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and cross-appointed in Health Sciences at Brock University, and serves as Interim Associate Dean (Research and Graduate Studies) in the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences. Her research focuses on dietary strategies to combat osteoporosis and enhance periodontal health, utilizing advanced imaging and biochemical analyses to study food components like flaxseed, tea polyphenols, and soy isoflavones. Funded by NSERC, CIHR, and CFI, her work also explores early-life nutritional programming of bone and muscle health. Ward holds a Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) and has received awards such as the Osteoporosis Canada Backbone Award (2021) and the Canadian Nutrition Society Volunteer Leadership Award (2020). She leads the Nutrition, Bone and Oral Health Research Group, emphasizing knowledge mobilization through media and professional education.
- Roles: Professor (Kinesiology/Health Sciences), Interim Associate Dean (Research & Graduate Studies), Senior Research Fellow
- Research Focus: Dietary interventions, bone health, periodontal healing, nutritional programming
- Affiliations: Editor-in-Chief, Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism; Chair, Osteoporosis Canada Dietary Recommendations Working Group
Her research combines preclinical models with clinical studies, investigating sex-specific responses to dietary interventions. Key areas include tea polyphenols’ effects on osteoblast activity, probiotics in bone health, and maternal nutrition’s long-term skeletal impacts. Ward collaborates with dental professionals to link oral and systemic health, emphasizing translational research.
Her awards highlight her leadership and contributions to osteoporosis prevention and nutrition science. Current grants include studies on dietary strategies for bone preservation and probiotic effects in rodent models. Ward mentors numerous graduate students and has published extensively in top journals, with a focus on bridging academic research and public health applications.
