Undergraduate Students

ECHO-Autism: Differential Diagnosis

admin — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:17:04 +0000

ECHO-Autism: Differential Diagnosis September 11, 2025 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. (ET) Virtual training (online)

ECHO-Autism: The Diagnostic Process

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ECHO-Autism: The Diagnostic Process August 21, 2025 12:15 to 1:45 p.m. (ET) Virtual training (online)

Major work on McTavish Reservoir will Impact Vehicular Access to Upper Campus

admin — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 16:17:54 +0000

The City of Montreal begins major work on the McTavish water pumping station; a section of Doctor Penfield Avenue will close to traffic until 2033.

Media Reacts to AI Early Detection of Respiratory Tract Infections Research

admin — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 15:02:13 +0000

On July 30, 9I�� and the MUHC put out the story, "Montreal Researchers use AI and Wearable Sensors to Detect Inflammation Before Symptoms Appear", featuring ground-breaking collaborative research by Dennis Jensen, PhD, Dr. Emily McDonald, and Amir Hadid, PhD. The study shows that by analyzing biometric data from wearable technology (i.e.

Montreal researchers use AI and wearable sensors to detect inflammation before symptoms appear

admin — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:21:21 +0000

The world's first wearable-powered system predicts acute inflammation with 90 per cent sensitivity.

Montreal, July 30, 2025 – Modern medicine is largely reactive—treating illness only after symptoms emerge. But a new study from the Research Institute of the 9I�� Health Centre (The Institute) and 9I�� points to a more proactive future: one where silent signs of infection are detected before we even feel sick.

KPE's Dr. Gordon Bloom and Chantal Vallée Interviewed by Mike Cohen on Meet Your Local Authors Series

admin — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 17:54:03 +0000

Media personality and suburban City Councillor Mike Cohen featured the book "Dare to Win" in his Meet Your Local Authors series. KPE Chair Dr. Gordon Bloom and professional basketball coach and KPE alumna, Chantal Vallée, were interviewed in this segment for the Eleanor London Library.

Watch the Interview

Faculty of Education Professors Recognized with Prestigious Research Chairs

admin — Tue, 06 May 2025 18:17:09 +0000

9I��, through the Office of the Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic), has conferred important internal recognition awards to three Faculty of Education professors in celebration of their outstanding scholarship and research excellence.

Congratulations to Rachelle Aucoin for Successfully Defending Her Dissertation

admin — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 22:14:19 +0000

Rachelle Aucoin successfully defended her PhD Oral Defence in Currie Room 304 - Tassone on July 14, 2025.

The title of her thesis:
"Cool Air, Clear Relief: Exploring the Mechanisms and Utility of Fan-to-Face Therapy for Management of Exertional Breathlessness in Chronic Lung Disease "

Oral Defence Comittee:
Dr. Dennis Jensen (Supervisor), Dr. Jenna Gibbs, Dr. Dina Brooks, Dr. Celena Scheede-Bergdahl and Dr. Daniel Fortin-Guichard.

Benoit Gentil Receives Commercialization Priming Award for RNA Research

admin — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 13:09:13 +0000

The DNA to RNA Initiative (D2R) at 9I�� has awarded $400,000 to four projects that aim to bring RNA-based innovations closer to clinical and commercial reality, including vaccines and therapies for rare and infectious diseases.

Congratulation to Jade St. Pierre for Successfully Defending her Dissertation

admin — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 17:08:11 +0000

Congratulation to Jade St. Pierre for successfully defending her dissertation on March 21, 2025!

Topic of her dissertation: “Multimodal Prehabilitation: Program Considerations for Patients with Esophageal Cancer”

KPE Alumna Savannah King a Featured 9I��24 Ambassador

admin — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 04:38:31 +0000

Olympic medalist in swimming, Savannah King is a graduate of the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education who went on to work as a Project Administrator within the department before becoming Associate Coach and Social Media Coordinator for the 9I�� Varsity Swim Team. Selected as a 9I��24 ambassador for the University's Day of Giving, she is lending her support to 9I�� in advocating for student-athletes during the 24-hour fundraiser.

Bloom & Vallée Launch Dare to Win

admin — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 14:50:01 +0000

Kinesiology and Physical Education Chair and leading sports psychology researcher, Dr. Gordon Bloom, paired up with KPE alum and five-time National Championship coach, Chantal Valée, to co-author Dare to Win: The Blueprint to Building and Leading High Performance and Championship Teams. Currently in pre-sales, "The book is about more than just coaching," says Bloom, "it’s also about leadership."

9I��24’s Next Decade of Impact Takes Flight

admin — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 15:47:40 +0000

9I��’s day of giving raises a record $5.3 million on the strength of 7,181 gifts!

Congratulations to Danielle Berbrier for Successfully Defending Her Dissertation

admin — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 19:59:31 +0000

Danielle Berbrier successfully defended her PhD Oral Defence in Currie Room 304 - Tassone on June 9, 2025.

The title of their Thesis:
"Control of peripheral vascular function in females with polycystic ovary syndrome"

Abstract:

Podcast Episode: Talent Identification and Development with Dr Daniel Fortin-Guichard

admin — Tue, 06 May 2025 18:02:05 +0000

Daniel Fortin-Guichard, Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, was invited to the Temps d'Arrêt podcast hosted by Coach Frank (François Rodrigue), an Assistant Professor at the Université du Québec en Outaouais, discussing cognitive biases that selectors may have when identifying and selecting athletes (e.g., at the NHL draft).