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Saïd Mekari

Professeur, Faculté de médecine et des sciences de la santé
FMSS Département de médecine de famille

Présentation

Sujet de recherche

Métabolisme énergétique, Neuropsychologie cognitive du vieillissement, Qualité de vie et vieillissement, Système cardiovasculaire

Disciplines de recherche

Kinésiologie, Physiologie

Mots-clés

Exercise Physiology, Aging, Cardiovascular Health, Cognition, Primary Prevention

Centre de recherche

Centre de recherche sur le vieillissement du CIUSSS de l’Estrie – CHUS

Langues parlées et écrites

Anglais, Arabe, Français

Diplômes

(2015). (Doctorat, Science de l'activité physique). Université de Montréal.

(2009). (Maîtrise avec mémoire, Maitrise en science de l'activité physique). Université de Montréal.

(2007). (Baccalauréat, Kinesiologie). Université de Montréal.

Titres de compétence

Research Director.

Expérience académique

Associate Professor. (2021-). Université de Sherbrooke. Canada.

Adjunct Professor. (2018-2023). Dalhousie University. Canada.

Associate Professor. (2018-2021). Acadia University. Canada.

Assistant Professor School of Kinesiology. (2014-2018). Acadia University. Canada.

Lecturer/ Research Assistant. (2012-2014). Université de Moncton. Canada.

Prix et distinctions

  • (2018) Outstanding Research Project Award. Acadia University. (Distinction).
  • (2011) Award for top Graduate Poster. Socitete Quebecoise pour la Recherche en Psychologie. (Prix).
  • (2010) Award for top presentation (Graduate Level). XI Colloque international sur le vieillissement. (Prix).
  • (2010) Award for top Poster (Graduate ). FORMSAV-RQRV. (Prix).
  • Award for top presentation (Undergraduate). Université de Montreal. (Prix).
  • Petro Canada Young Innovator Award. Acadia University. (Prix).

Financement

  • Subvention. (En cours d’évaluation). Cocandidat. Adaptation d’un programme de réadaptation cardiaque pour les patients francophones du Nouveau-Brunswick. Société Santé en Français (Ontario). Projets Santé en francais. 555 185 $. (2023-2028)
  • Subvention. (Obtenu). Co-utilisateur des connaissances. Mobilizing Knowledge and Implementing Equitable and Cost-Effective Health and Social Care Services for Persons Living with Diabetes in Canada Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes / Nutrition, métabolisme et diabète. Instituts de Recherche en Santé du Canada (IRSC). SPOR Networks – Knowledge Mobilization and Implementation Science / Réseaux de la SRAP : mobili. des. 3 750 000 $. (2021-2026)
  • Subvention. (Obtenu). Chercheur principal. Linking the heart with the brain through physical activity. Cardiovascular Research Endowment Grant. 40 000 $. (2023-2025)
  • Subvention. (Obtenu). Chercheur principal. Understanding the role of exercise on cognition in patients with chronic disease. Fondation de la recherche en santé du Nouveau-Brunswick (FRSNB). Programme DUO. 25 000 $. (2023-2025)
  • Subvention. (Obtenu). Cocandidat. Essai pragmatique contrôlé randomisé de promotion de l’Activité physique Post Réadaptation cardiaque en s’Exerçant chez Soi (l’étude APRES). Instituts de Recherche en Santé du Canada (IRSC). Annonce de priorité CLOSM. 100 000 $. (2023-2024)
  • Subvention. (Obtenu). Candidat principal. Bringing An Evidence-Based Community Physical Activity Program to Francophone Minorities in New Brunswick: Can We Fit the Brain with Physical Activity. Fondation de la recherche en santé du Nouveau-Brunswick (FRSNB). Establishement Grant. 120 000 $. (2022-2024)
  • Subvention. (Obtenu). Cocandidat. Évaluation de l’impact de l’intervention diététique et nutritionnelle sur les symptômes physiques, cognitifs, comportementaux et émotionnels de personnes atteintes de symptômes post-commotionnels persistants. Fondation de l'innovation du Nouveau-Brunswick. Emerging Projects. 25 000 $. (2023-2024)
  • Subvention. (Obtenu). Candidat principal. Pilot testing of a risk assessment tool to promote behaviour change discussions in a family medicine teaching clinic. Fondation de la recherche en santé du Nouveau-Brunswick (FRSNB). Projets DUO. 25 000 $. (2022-2024)
  • Subvention. (Obtenu). Cocandidat. A New Approach to Support Behaviour Change Among Senior in Primary Healthcare. Fondation pour la recherche et l'éducation du Collège des médecins de famille du Canada. Janus Research Grant. 15 000 $. (2022-2023)
  • Subvention. (Obtenu). Chercheur principal. Pilot testing of a risk assessment tool to promote behaviour change discussions in a family medicine teaching clinic in the community. Fondation pour la recherche et l'éducation du Collège des médecins de famille du Canada. Janus Grants. 15 000 $. (2022-2023)
  • Subvention. (Obtenu). Candidat principal. Startup Funds. Centre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Sherbrooke Inc. (CRCHUS) (Sherbrooke, QC). Young Investigator Startup Funds. 60 000 $. (2021-2023)
  • Subvention. (Obtenu). Cocandidat. Briser régulièrement une période prolongée de sédentarité améliore-t-il la flexibilité métabolique des personnes âgées sédentaires. Centre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Sherbrooke Inc. (CRCHUS) (Sherbrooke, QC). Subvention d'Excellence. 25 000 $. (2022-2023)
  • Subvention. (Obtenu). Candidat principal. The role of physical activity on brain health in healthy and unhealthy older adults.. Centre de recherche sur le vieillissement de l'IUGS. Subvention de démarage. 15 000 $. (2022-2023)
  • Subvention. (Obtenu). Candidat principal. The role of physical activity on aging and the brain. Fondation de l'innovation du Nouveau-Brunswick. Talent Recruitement Funds. 55 000 $. (2021-2022)
  • Subvention. (Obtenu). Candidat principal. "Bringing An Evidence-Based Community Physical Activity Program to Francophone Minorities in New Brunswick: Can We Fit the Brain with Physical Activity". Instituts de Recherche en Santé du Canada (IRSC). Catalyst Grant: Official Language Minority Communities in Health Research. 98 000 $. (2021-2022)
  • Subvention. (Obtenu). Chercheur principal. The role of Acute High Intensity exercise on neurophysiological response and cognitive function. Acadia University. McCain Grant. 10 000 $. (2018-2021)
  • Subvention. (Terminé). Cocandidat. Effets physiologiques et cognitives d'une marche en nature virtuelle: un regard expérimental sur le potentiel de la réalité virtuelle comme outil en éducation relative à l'environnement. Université de Moncton. Bourse de Recherche Interne. 8 000 $. (2018-2020)
  • Subvention. (Terminé). Chercheur principal. Understanding the role of cardiovascular physiology in Massage Therapy treatment. Alliance canadienne de massothérapeutes. Establishement Grant. 20 000 $. (2018-2020)
  • (Terminé). Candidat principal. Access to Active Aging. Acadia Kinesiology Society. Operating Grant. 8 000 $. (2018-2020)
  • Subvention. (Terminé). Chercheur principal. A better comprehensive model of exercise prescription in older adults and cardiac patients. Acadia University. McCain Foundation. 16 000 $. (2017-2019)
  • Subvention. (Terminé). Candidat principal. The physiological responses of a mandibular repositioning mouthguard and their effects on athletic performances. Sirona Dental Company. Equipment Grant. 500 000 $. (2015-2018)

Publications

Articles de revue

  • Molly K. Courish Myles W. O’Brien, Selena P. Maxwell, Said Mekari,Derek S. Kimmerly, Olga Theou. (2023). GeroScience (Article soumis).
  • François Gallant*, Katie Gunnell, Marie-Andrée Giroux, Saïd Mekari, Isabelle Doré , Catherine M. Sabiston, Mathieu Bélanger. (2023). Journal of Behavioral Medicine (Article soumis).
  • Ahmadi S, Bélanger M, O’Brien MW, Registe PPW, Dupuy O,Mekari S,. (2023). Acute Effects of Aerobic Exercise Modalities on Executive Functions in Healthy Older Adults. Physiology and Behaviour (Article soumis).
  • Ahmadi S, Quiron I, Paivre P, Registe PPW, O’Brien MW, Bray NW, Dupuy O,Sénéchal M,Bélanger M, Mekari S. (2023). Association between physical fitness and executive functions in healthy female older adults: a cross-sectional study. Geroscience (Article soumis).
  • E.G. Morrison, J. Petterson, M.E. Shivgulam, D.S. Kimmerly, Said Mekari C.A. Shields, N.W. Bray. (2023). Cardiorespiratory fitness but not step count is associated with frailty and cognition in community-dwelling older adults. Canadian Journal on Aging (Article soumis).
  • Myles W. O’Brien, Heather F. Neyedli, Laurent Bosquet, Breanna K. Leadbetter, Alex Smith, Francois Gallant,Pamela Tanguay, Mathieu Bélanger, Said Mekari. (2023). Convergent validity and inter-rater reliability of a lower-limb multimodal physical function assessment in community-dwelling older adults. Frontiers in Aging (Article publié).
  • E.G. Morrison, J. Petterson, M.E. Shivgulam, D.S. Kimmerly, M.W. O’Brien, Said Mekari, C.A. Shields, N.W. Bray. (2023). Disentangling the relationship between steps, cardiorespiratory fitness, cognition, and frailty: A pilot, cross-sectional study in community-dwelling older adults. APNM (Article soumis).
  • Myles W. O’Brien · Nick W. Bray · Isadora Quirion · Shirko Ahmadi · Pierre Faivre · Martin Sénéchal · Olivier Dupuy · Mathieu Bélanger · Said Mekari. (2023). Frailty is associated with worse executive function and higher cerebral blood velocity in cognitively healthy older adults: a cross‐sectional study. GeroScience (Article publié).
  • Myles W. O’Brien, Madeline E. Shivgulam, Jennifer L. Petterson, Yanlin Wu, Ryan J. Frayne, Said Mekari, Derek S. Kimmerly. (2023). Habitual Sedentary Time and Stationary Time are Inversely Related to Aerobic Fitness. Sports Medicine and Health Science 1 1. (Article publié).
  • Said Mekari, René J.L. Murphy ,Andrew R.S. MacKinnon , Quinn Hollohan , Derek S. Kimmerly, Heather F. Neyedli. (2023). Head-Down Tilt Bed Rest Effects On Cerebral Oxygenation And Cognition Amongst Younger Adults: A Pilot Project. Scientific Reports (Article publié).
  • Myles W. O’Brien, Nick W. Bray, Isadora Quirion, Shirko Ahmadi, Pierre Faivre, Francois Gallant, Caroline Gagnon, Martin Sénéchal, Olivier Dupuy, Mathieu Bélanger, and Said Mekari. (2023). Impact of a Physical Activity Intervention on Habitual Stepping Activity and Cognition in Older Adults. European Review of Aging and Physical Activity. (Article soumis).
  • MacDonald E, Morrison EG, Shivgulam ME, Pellerine LP, Kimmerly DS, Bray NW, Mekari S, O’Brien MW. (2023). Moderate Intensity Intermittent Lifestyle Physical Activity is Associated with Better Executive Function in Older Adults. Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism (Article soumis).
  • François Gallant Jeff J. Hebert, Véronique Thibault, Saïd Mekary, Catherine M. Sabiston, Mathieu Bélanger. (2023). Puberty timing and relative age as predictors of physical activity discontinuation during adolescence. Scientific Reports (Article publié).
  • Myles W O'Brien , Said Mekary , Derek S Kimmerly. (2022). Aging, cardiorespiratory fitness and sympathetic transduction. Aging 10 4189-4190. (Article publié).
  • Myles W O'Brien, Jennifer L Petterson , Jarrett A Johns, Said Mekary , Derek S Kimmerly. (2022). A larger low-flow-mediated constrictor response is associated with augmented flow-mediated dilation in the popliteal artery. Clinical Physiological Functional Imaging 41 (6), 497-504. (Article publié).
  • Jennifer L. Petterson, Said Mekari, Myles W. O’Brien. (2022). An open-source Stroop Task program that incorporates a switching condition to determine executive function. Software Impacts 13 1. (Article publié).
  • Michel T Leger, Said Mekari. (2022). Simulating the benefits of Nature-Exposure on cognitive performance in virtual reality: A window into possibilities for education and cognitive health. Brain and Science 6 725. (Article publié).
  • Jennifer L. Petterson; Myles W. O’Brien; Diane J. Ramsay; William Johnston; Carley D. O’Neill; Shilpa Dogra; Said Mekary; John S. Floras; Derek Kimmerly. (2022). Sympathetic neurohemodynamic transduction is attenuated in older males independent of aerobic fitness. Clinical Autonomic Research 32 73-76. (Article publié).
  • Said Mekari, René J.L. Murphy , Andrew R.S. MacKinnon , Quinn Hollohan, Samantha C. Macdougall, Molly K. Courish, Derek S. Kimmerly, Heather F. Neyedli. (2022). The Impact of a Short-Period Head-Down tilt on Executive Function in Younger Adults. Scientific Reports 1 1. (Révision demandée).
  • Myles W O'Brien , Jennifer L Petterson, Jarrett A Johns , Said Mekary , Derek S Kimmerly. (2022). The impact of different step rate threshold methods on physical activity intensity in older adults. Gait Posture 1 (94), 51-57. (Article publié).
  • M.W. O’Brien, J. L. Petterson, J. A. Johns, S. Mekary, D. S. Kimmerly. (2021). A Larger Low-Flow Mediated Constrictor Response is Associated with Augmented Flow-Mediated Dilation in the Popliteal Artery. Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging (Article accepté).
  • Myles W. O’Brien, Diane J. Ramsay, Carley D. O’Neill, Jennifer L. Petterson, Shilpa Dogra, Said Mekary & Derek S. Kimmerly. (2021). Aerobic fitness is inversely associated with neurohemodynamic transduction and blood pressure variability in older adults. GeroScience 43(10) 2737-2748. (Article publié).
  • M.W.O’Brien, D.S Kimmerly, S. Mekary. (2021). Greater Habitual Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity is Associated with Better Executive Function and Higher Prefrontal Oxygenation in Older Adults. Geroscience (Article publié).
  • M.W. O’Brien , J.A. Johns, J.L. Petterson, S. Mekary , D.S. Kimmerly. (2021). The Impact of Age and Sex on Brachial and Popliteal Artery Endothelia-Dependent Vasodilator and Vasoconstrictor Function. sExperimental Gerontology 145 111221. (Article publié).
  • S. DRISDELLE , S. LANDRY , S. MEKARI. (2021). The Influence of Training Stress on Executive Functions and Brain Metabolism Within Female Varsity Soccer Players. APNM (Article soumis).
  • S. Mekari, M. Earle, R. Martins, S. Drisdelle, M. Killen, V. Bouffard-Levasseur, O. Dupuy. (2020). Effect of High Intensity Interval TrainingCompared to Continuous Training on Cognitive Performance in Young HealthyAdults: A Pilot Study. Brain and Science 10(2) 81. (Article publié).
  • O’Brien, M.W., J.A. Johns, T.W. Dorey, R.J. Frayne, J.R. Fowles, S. Mekary and D.S. Kimmerly. (2020). Meeting Canadian physical activity guidelines is associated with better cardiovagal baroreflex function independent of aerobic fitness and sedentary time in older adults. Canadian Journal of Cardiology 43(10) 1003-1009. (Article publié).
  • M. O'Brien, , J. Johns, TW. Dorey, RJ. Frayne, JR. Fowles, S. Mekary, D. Kimmerly. (2020). Meeting International Aerobic Physical Activity Guidelines is Associated with Enhanced Cardiovagal Baroreflex Sensitivity in Healthy Older Adults. Clinical Autonomic Research 30(2) 139-148. (Article publié).
  • Said Mekari, Olivier Dupuy, Ricardo Martins, Kailey Evans , Derek. S. Kimmerly, Sarah Fraser , Heather F. Neyedli. (2020). The Effects Of Cardiorespiratory Fitness On Executive Function And PrefrontalOxygenation In Older Adults. Journal of the American Aging Association 41(5) 681-690. (Article publié).
  • M. O'Brien, , J. Johns S. Robinson, A. Bungay, S. Mekary, D. Kimmerly. (2020). sImpactof High-Intensity Interval Training, Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training,and Resistance Training on Endothelial Function in Older Adult. Medicine Sports Science Exercise 52(5) 1057-1067. (Article publié).
  • O’Brien, M.W., J.A. Johns, S.A. Robinson, S. Mekary and D.S. Kimmerly. (2019). Relationship between brachial and popliteal artery low-flow mediated constriction in older adults: Impact of aerobic fitness on vascular endothelial function. Journal of Applied Physiology 127(1) :134-142. (Article publié).
  • O'Brien, Myles W.; Robinson, Susan; Frayne, Ryan; Mekary, Said; Fowles, Jonathon R; Kimmerly, Derek. (2018). Achieving Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines is Associated with Improved Vascular Function Independent of Aerobic Fitness and Sedentary Time in Older Adults. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism 43(10) 1003-1009. (Article publié).
  • Myles W. O'Brien, M.Sc.; Said Mekary, Ph.D.; Susan A. Robinson, M.Sc.; Jarrett A. Johns, B.Sc.; Derek Kimmerly, Ph.D. (2018). The Relationship Between Aerobic Fitness and Low-Flow Mediated Constriction in Older Adults. European Journal of Applied Physiology 119(2) 351-359. (Article publié).

Chapitres de livre

  • Johnny Wilson, Michael Sup, Mark Wilson, Mark-Andre Maillet, Said Mekary. (2019). Beyond Pulse Youth Physical Quality Development Model (PQDM). Stuart Porter and Johnny Wilson. A Comprehensive Guide to Sports Physiology and Injury Management: an interdisciplinary approach (1st edition, 1). États-Unis d'Amérique : Elsevier. (Article soumis).

Articles de magazine

  • (2007). Vers le but (ou presque). Entraineur de Foot : Condition physique en football (soccer).. 3319-24.

Articles de conférence

  • I. Quirion ,  S. Ahmadi , D. Boilard , S. Guénette , L.Martel , M. Bélanger , S. Mekary. (2023). Cardiorespiratory Fitness Is Linked To Better Cognitive Function Among Young Female University Students. American College of Sports Medicine. (Article publié).
  • C. DESJARDINS, R. MARÉCHAL, S. MEKARY , M. BÉLANGER , A. COHEN , A. GHACHEM 1, I.J. DIONNE. (2023). Exploring the impact of breaking sedentary time on blood pressure in older adults. Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology. (Article sous presse).
  • MacDonald E, Morrison EG, Shivgulam ME, Pellerine LP, Kimmerly DS, Bray NW, Mekari S, O’Brien MW. (2023). Moderate Intensity Intermittent Lifestyle Physical Activity is Associated with Better Executive Function in Older Adults. Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology. (Article sous presse).
  • Jbilou J., Mekary S., Pinette-Drapeau I., Bouthiauy A., Fowles J. et Sénéchal M. (2023). Programme d’activité physique pour des personnes aînées francophones vivant en milieu rural : Impacts d’une recherche-action participative. Symposiums sur le vieillissement de la population de l’Université de Moncton. (Article sous presse).
  • Molly K. Courish, Selena P. Maxwell, Said Mekari, Derek S. Kimmerly, Olga Theou, Myles W. O’Brien. (2023). Relationship Between Frailty and Executive Function by Age and Sex in the Canadian Longitudinal Study of Aging. American College of Sports Medicine. (Article soumis).
  • V. Bouffard-Levasseur, R. Aucoin, P. Girouard, S. Mekari. (2023). The Use Of Custom Fitted Jaw Repositioning Mouthguard During Quiet Standing In Varsity Athletes. Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology. (Article sous presse).
  • F. Gallant, V. Thibault, S. Mekary, J.J. Hebert, C.M. Sabiston, M. Bélanger. (2022). Associations between puberty status and relative age on sport dropout during adolescence. Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology. (Article sous presse).
  • SAMANTHA C. MACDOUGALL, SAID MEKARY1,2, MOLLY K. COURISH1, KORTLAND CLIFFORD1, RENE J.L. MURPHY1. (2022). Effect of a novel face down-6 degree head down tilt microgravity simulation on fluid redistribution and cardiovascular variable. American College of Sports Medicine. (Article publié).
  • Said Mekary, Derek S. Kimmerly, Heather F. Neyedli. (2022). Hiit Me With Your Best Shot: The Role Of Exercise Intensity On Cognitive Function Throughout The Lifespan. American College of Sports Medicine. (Article publié).
  • Vicky Bouffard-Levasseur, Roger G. Leblanc, Horia-Daniel Iancu, Saïd Mekari. (2022). La pratique d'activité physique et d'éducation physique dans les écoles francophones du Nouveau-Brunswick: Pist. Congrès International de l'ARIS. (Article publié).
  • LeBlanc, R., Bouffard-Levasseur V. Iancu, H.-D., Mekary, S. (2022). La pratique d’activité physique et d’éducation physique dans les écoles francophones du Nouveau-Brunswick : Pistes de réflexion à court, moyen et long terme. Congrès International, Les enjeux des jeux. (Article sous presse).
  • S.Mekary I, Quirion, S. Guénette, L. Martel, O. Dupuy. (2022). Reliability of executive function through the Stroop task in young adults. APNM, (Article publié).
  • MOLLY K. COURISH, SAMANTHA MACDOUGALL, KORTLAND CLIFFORD, RENE MURPHY, SAID MEKARI. (2022). Short Duration Simulated Microgravity With Head Down Tilt Face Up and Face Down Models Improves Executive Function. American College of Sports Medicine. (Article publié).
  • Bouffard-Levasseur, Vicky; Aucoin, Rachel; Girouard, Patrick; Mekary, Said. (2022). The Use Of Custom Fitted Jaw Repositioning Mouthguard During Quiet Standing In Varsity Athletes. Medicine Science and Sports and Exercise, 114. (Article publié).
  • Said Mekary, Derek Kimmerly, Heather Neyedli. (2021). HIIT me with your best shot: The role of exercise intensity on cognitive function throughout the lifespan. Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology Annual Conference. (Article publié).
  • J.Johns, M.W. O’Brien, A. Bungay S. Mekary, and D. S. Kimmerly. (2019). Comparing endothelial-dependent vasodilatory andvasoconstrictor responses in younger and older adults matched for aerobicfitness. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference. (Article publié).
  • M. O'Brien, S. Mekary, S. Robinson, J. Johns , D. Kimmerly. (2019). Comparison of Endothelial-Dependent Vasodilatoryand Vasoconstrictor Responses Between Upper- and Lower-Limb Arteries in OlderAdults . American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference. (Article publié).
  • M.W. O’Brien, S. A. Robinson, K. Evans, S. Mekary, and D.S. Kimmerly. (2018). Can six-weeks of whole-body resistance training improve endothelial function in older adults. Experimental Biology. (Article publié).
  • M.W. O’Brien, S.A. Robinson, S. Mekary, and D.S. Kimmerly. (2018). The effects of short-term high-intensity interval versus continuoustraining on vascular function in older adults. Experimental Biology. (Article publié).
  • Shirko Ahmadi, Isadora Quirion, Olivier Dupuy, Anne S. Champod, Saïd Mekary. Does Sex Matter When Considering Cognitive Interference and Fitness in Older Adults?. American College of Sports Medicine. (Article publié).

Autres contributions

Cours enseignés

  • Système et entrainement 2. MEPS 2893. (2014-01-07 à 2014-04-12).Université de Moncton. Canada. (3CR).
  • METABOLISME ET EPS. KNEP 3013. (2013-09-10 à 2013-12-07).Université de Moncton. Canada. (3CR).
  • MÉTABOLISME ET EPS. KNEP 3013. (2013-01-08 à 2013-04-26).Université de Moncton. Canada. (3CR).
  • SYSTEME ET ENTRAINEMENT 2. MEPS 2893. (2013-01-08 à 2013-04-26).Université de Moncton. Canada. (3CR).
  • Exercise Science and Training Practicum. Acadia University. Canada.
  • Exercise and Chronic Disease. Acadia University. Canada.
  • Fitness Programming. KINE 3343. Acadia University. Canada.
  • Human Physiology 2. Acadia University. Canada.
  • Physical Activity and Chronic Disease. Acadia University. Canada.
  • Physical Activity and Healthy Aging. Acadia University. Canada.
  • Physiology of Aging. Acadia University. Canada.
  • Projet de recherche de Médecine. MSP 166. Université de Sherbrooke. Canada.
  • Projet de recherche en médecine II. MSP 266. Université de Sherbrooke. Canada.
  • Recherche appliquée en médecine. MSP305. Université de Sherbrooke. Canada.
  • Training Methods. Acadia University. Canada.

Activités de collaboration internationale

  • Co-Researcher. France.
  • Head of Sports Science. États-Unis d'Amérique.

Présentations

  • (2023). Linking the heart with the brain. Seuil de l'espoir. Grande Digue, Canada
  • Shirko Ahmadi, Isadora Quirion, Pierre Faivre, Mathieu Bélanger, Said Mekari. (2023). Physical Fitness and Its Association to Executive Functions in Older Women: A Cross-Sectional Analysis. Research NB Health Research Week. St John, Canada
  • (2023). Présentation des résultats de l'étude AVEnir. Communauté de Memramcook: Town Hall. Memramcook, Canada
  • (2022). L'Impact de l'Activité Physique sur la Santé Cognitive: Quand le coeur et le cerveau battent au meme rythme. Réso Santé Colombie Britannique. Canada
  • (2021). Fit Your Brain With Physical Activity: <?>Is it worth the sweat ?. Commat 2021. Brésil
  • Heather Neyedli , Derek Kimmerly. (2021). HIIT me with your best shot: The role of exercise intensity on cognitive function throughout the lifespan. Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology Annual Conference. Canada
  • (2021). Musclez votre cerveau à l’aide de l’exercice : Le rôle de l’activité physique sur la santé cérébrale. Consortium National Formation en Santé (Glendon). Canada
  • (2021). Musclez votre cerveau à l’aide de l’exercice : Le rôle de l’activité physique sur la santé cérébrale. CNFS- Program d'excellence professionnelle. Canada
  • (2021). Using heart rate as a tool to monitor training load in elite soccer players. United Soccer Coaching Convention. États-Unis d'Amérique
  • (2020). Can The Benefits Of Nature Exposure On Cognitive Performance Be Simulated In Virtual Reality? A Correlational Study In Post-Secondary Students. EDULearn Summit. Espagne
  • (2020). Load Monitoring in Elite Soccer Players. Volodalen Research. Suisse
  • (2020). The role of cardiovascular parameters in youth soccer players. US Soccer Olympic team development camp. Baltimore, États-Unis d'Amérique
  • (2019). Fit Your Brain With Physical Activity. Nova Scotia Alzheimer annual conference. Halifax, Canada
  • (2019). How Can We Use Heart Rate to Monitor Training Load in Elite Soccer Players. US Club Soccer Olympic Development Camp. Florida, États-Unis d'Amérique
  • (2019). How Can We Use Heart Rate to Monitor Training Load in Elite Soccer Players. US Soccer National Coaching Conference. Chicago, États-Unis d'Amérique
  • (2019). Load Monitoring in Elite Soccer Players. Voloadalen Research Summit. États-Unis d'Amérique
  • (2019). Understanding how to monitor internal load during a competitive soccer season. Soccer Dieppe Annual Conference. Dieppe, Canada
  • (2019). What Does It Take For Youth Soccer Players to Achieve Elite Status. Valley United Annual Soccer Conference. Wolfville, Canada
  • (2018). Physiological demands of marathon, optimizing marathon performance and details on the NIKE sub 2 project. Canadian Academy of Sports and Exercise Medicine. Canada
  • (2018). Swimming Against the Tide: How Older Adults are Growing Young. TEDx. Sherbrook, Canada
  • (2018). The role of heart rate monitors in assessing the internal load for young elite soccer players. US Club Soccer annual conference. Colorado, États-Unis d'Amérique