In order to encourage the continual dissemination of knowledge and research findings, the Muscle Health Research Centre often hosts speakers both from within the university, and from other research institutions.
Speakers that have previously presented their work at an MHRC Colloquium.
Complete list of all MHRC Colloquia Speakers [PDF]
Student Colloquium - February 20, 2015 [PDF]
 | Anna Vainshtein - PGC-1∝ plays a dual role in exercise induced mitochondrial turnover |
 | Chris Theriau - The effects of altering the adipokine profile on breast cancer cell growth |
 | Sofhia Ramos - Changes in the rat skeletal muscle mitochondrial PLIN3 and PLIN5 protein content following 8 weeks of endurance training and electrically stimulated contraction |
Student Colloquium - October 31, 2014 [PDF]
 | Stephanie Wales - Global MEF2 target gene analysis in cardiac and skeletal muscle reveals novel regulation of DUSP6 by p38MAPK-MEF2 signaling |
 | Reza Khiabani - Postural balance in persons with spasticity post-stroke |
 | Patrick Turnbull - Fibre type specific increase in the lipolytic inhibitor G0S2 following 8 weeks of endurance training in rat skeletal muscle |
Student Colloquium – March 14, 2014 [PDF]
 | Zameer Dahnani - Branched-chain amino acid metabolism in differentiating L6 rat muscle cells |
 | Black Jin - Smad7 in myogenesis |
 | Nikki Natividad - Role of SNARE proteins in naturietic peptide secretion by the heart |
Faculty Colloquium - December 4, 2012 [PDF]
 | Dr. Christopher Perry - Evidence that insulin sensitivity is acutely regulated by diet and physical inactivity through cellular redox signalling |
 | Dr. Michael Riddell - Ameliorating hypoglycemia in type 1 diabetes using a selective somatostatin receptor inhibitor |
Joint Student/Faculty Colloquium - October 11, 2011 [PDF]
 | Dr. Angelo Belcastro - Protein degradation pathways in skeletal muscle: influence of exercise |
 | Mr. Keir Menzies - The role of SirT1 in muscle mitochondrial biogenesis |
Joint Student/Faculty Colloquium - February 23, 2011 [PDF]
 | Dr. Michael Connor - The role of cell cycle in skeletal muscle health and disease |
| Dr. Jennifer Rose - The role of nucleoside transporters in protecting our most important muscle | |
| Ms. Mandeep Pinky Gaidhu - The link between adipose tissue and muscle health |
Faculty Colloquium - October 13, 2010 [PDF]
 | Dr. Mazen Hamadeh - Nutrition interventions in a mouse model of amyotrophic lateral scelrosis |
 | Dr. Robert Tsushima - Protecting the heart from ischemic injury |
Faculty Colloquium - February 17, 2010 [PDF]
 | Dr. Imogen Coe - Transporters: making molecules move to keep the heart on track |
 | Dr. William Gage - Healthy cartilage may evolve with every step: a balance in cartilage degradation and synthesis |
Faculty Colloquium - October 14, 2009 [PDF]
 | Dr. Tara Haas - Supply vs. Demand: regulation of capillary networks in muscle |
 | Dr. Rolando Ceddia - Skeletal muscle and adipose tissue metabolism in obesity and type 2 diabetes |
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