Associate Professor
BPHE, BSc, BScN (Toronto), MSc (Queen's), PhD (Toronto), PhD (Queen's)
Office: ESB C203
Phone: 705-748-1011, ext. 7253
Email: ibrenner@trentu.ca
Biography
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).
Areas of Interest
Cardiovascular disease; Renal disease; Infection; Women's health
Current Research Projects
- Physiological effects of passive exercise training
- Cardiovascular effects of vibration exercise
- The treatment of heart failure during COVID
Selected Publications
Marçala,I. R., Abreuc, R. M., Cornelis, M. N., Leichte, A. S., Forjazf, C, L. M., Cucatog, G., Brenner, I., Novakovicii, M., Ritti- Diasj, R., Ciolacb, E.G., Cornelissen, V. (2023). Effects of Exercise Training on Heart Rate Variability in Individuals with Lower Extremity Artery Disease: A Systematic Review. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention. (In review)
Brenner, I. K. M., Brown, A. A., Hains, S. M. J., Tranmer, J. Zelt, D., Brown, P. (2022). Effects of a low-intensity walking intervention on walking performance measures in patients with peripheral artery disease. Athens Journal of Health, 9(2), 95-112.
Brenner, I., Brown, C. A., Hains, S. J. M, Tranmer, J., Zelt, D. T., & Brown, P. M. (2020). Low intensity exercise training increases heart rate variability in patients with peripheral artery disease. Biological Research for Nursing, 22(1), 24-33.
Brenner, I. (2018). Considerations in the care of the hemiplegic stroke patient. Madridge Journal of Case Reports Studies, 2(10), 38-40.
Brenner, I. (2018). Effects of passive exercise training in hemiplegic stroke patients: A mini- review. Sports Medicine Rehabilitation Journal, 3(3), 1036-1042.
Supervision
- Accepting graduate students (2023-2024)
- Accepting honours thesis students (2023-2024)