Ingrid Brenner, Chair
RN, BSc, BPhysEd, BScN (Toronto), MSc (Queen's) PhD (Toronto), PhD (Queen's)
Office: SC 201.1
Phone: 705-748-1011 ext. 7253
Email: ibrenner@trentu.ca
Dr. Brenner is jointly appointed with the Trent/Fleming School of Nursing and the Dept. of Kinesiology at Trent University. She holds several undergraduate degrees from the University of Toronto including a Degree in Physical and Health Education (BPHE), an undergraduate Degree in Science (BSc), majoring in human biology and psychology and a degree in Nursing (BScN). Dr. Brenner also holds a Master’s Degree from Queen’s University (in Exercise Rehabilitation) and two Ph.D.’s (one in Exercise Science from the University of Toronto and one in Nursing from Queen’s University).
Research interests: Exercise in health promotion, exercise for special populations (patients with cardiovascular disease, hemodialysis, pregnancy and the frail elderly), exercise immunology, and thermal stress physiology.
Dr. Brenner presenting at the 2025 Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) Conference in London, Ontario
Liana E. Brown, Associate Professor
BSc, MSc (Waterloo), MS, PhD (Pennsylvania State)
Office: LHS C116
Phone: (705) 748-1011 Ext. 7238
Email: lianabrown@trentu.ca
Web:https://actlab.squarespace.com
Research interests: In the ACT Lab, we do research at the intersection of kinesiology, psychology, and neuroscience to answer fundamental questions about how people perform skilled movements. Lately we have been studying the following questions: How is movement performance affected by brain injuries and neurological disorders? Why does stress affect movement performance? What defines performance expertise? How does body position and movement influence what we see?
Davis Forman, Assistant Professor
BHSc (UOIT), MSc (Memorial University), Ph.D. (UOIT)
Office: ESB C106
Phone:
Email: davisforman@trentu.ca
Advancing Ergonomics by Strengthening People. I am keenly interested in why certain individuals in the workplace develop musculoskeletal disorders while others do not, particularly in workplaces where leading edge ergonomic recommendations are already practiced. My working hypothesis is that there are specific biological characteristics (such as strength, joint stability, movement patterns, motor control, and sensorimotor integration) that predispose some people to developing these workplace injuries more so than others. By understanding what these characteristics are, screening for them, and correcting them with sophisticated training interventions, the prevalence of workplace injuries could be substantially reduced.
Research Objective: to reduce the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders by enhancing our knowledge of human vulnerabilities and performance adaptations.
Research Topics: neuromechanics, occupational biomechanics, motor control, neuromuscular fatigue, injury prevention, chronic resistance training, training interventions and adaptations, electromyography, corticospinal and spinal excitability, magnetic and electrical stimulation
Jenson Price, Assistant Professor
BA (Laurentian), MA, PhD (UOttawa)
Office: ESB C110
Phone: (705) 748-1011 Ext. 7767
Email: jensonprice@trentu.ca
Dr. Jenson Price is the director of the REACH Lab (Research on Equity, Activity, and Community Health) and she specializes in behaviour change, physical activity, and community-based interventions. Her research focuses on understanding the psychosocial factors that shape health behaviours and developing practical, evidence-based interventions that promote quality of life and wellbeing. Dr. Price collaborates with diverse groups—including persons with disabilities, cancer survivors, health care professionals, and public health organizations—to co-create programs and resources that are inclusive, accessible, and impactful. Her research is grounded in community engagement and partnership and utilizes both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, ensuring that interventions are both scientifically rigorous and relevant to real-world needs. Through her work, Dr. Price remains committed to breaking down barriers to health equity, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and advancing innovative solutions that improve quality of life for diverse populations.
Interested students should email Dr. Price with a letter of interest along with a resume and unofficial academic transcript.
Sarah West, Associate Professor (Currently Dean of Science)
BPHE, MSc, PhD (Toronto)
Phone: 705-748-1011, ext. 6129
Email: sarahwest@trentu.ca
Research Interest: Exercise physiology, exercise in chronic disease (pediatric and adult), characterizing daily physical activity levels, exercise and psychosocial health, impact of exercise on bone health (among other outcomes), impact of lifestyle/physical activity intervention.