RACHEL JACKMAN
Vancouver
Summary
Research Scientist with 5 years of successful experience in clinical exercise physiology, integrative physiology, and industry research. Recognized consistently for performance excellence. A detailed-orientated and organized researcher with a background in exercise science and clinical exercise physiology and a graduate degree in kinesiology from the University of British Columbia.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Scientist – Product Innovation
lululemon athletica
09.2025 - Current
- Runs product testing visits collecting biomechanical as well as subjective qualitative data.
- Collaborates with cross-functional partners to develop protocols to support product innovation with biomechanical and physiological origins.
- Currently preparing to challenge CSEP-CEP exam.
Research Assistant – Product Innovation
lululemon athletica
05.2023 - 09.2025
- Collected and analyzed biomechanical and qualitative data for mainline seasonal styles and some innovation styles.
- Presented results to design and merchandise teams.
- Presented abstract at SPIN March 2025: Volume impact on breast kinematics during incremental running
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of British Columbia
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Evaluated and marked examinations or assignments for undergraduate courses KIN 335: Advanced Applications in Exercise Physiology, KIN 424: Medical Aspects of Sport and Exercise, KIN 435: Pulmonary Physiology of Exercise.
- Lead exercise physiology labs for undergraduate students, teaching exercise testing protocols and trouble-shooting equipment errors.
- Guest lectured for KIN 435: Pulmonary Physiology of Exercise.
Professional Research Assistant
Children's Hospital Colorado
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Recruited participants for several research studies under the direction of Dr. Thomas H Inge, Dr. Kristen J Nadeau, and Dr. Megan M Kelsey from the Bariatric Surgery Clinic and Lifestyle Medicine Clinic.
- Ran study visits and performed several tests with participants including Mixed Meal Tolerance Test (MMTT), NIH Cognitive testing, indirect calorimetry.
- Was present for all participants' bariatric surgery cases to collect biopsies (liver, visceral fat, and stomach) and prepare aliquots for various analyses and biorepository sample storage.
Exercise Physiologist
Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Provided structured 6 month pre-operative exercise program for adolescents undergoing bariatric surgery.
- Created exercise programs to help patients improve overall physical health and meet clinical and insurance guidelines for bariatric surgery.
- Tracked and evaluated patient progress with respect to treatment goals.
- Supported patients' ability to maintain progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
- Reviewed medical records to determine exercise precautions and contraindications prior to patient visit.
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans.
Professional Research Assistant
University Of Colorado Boulder
03.2018 - 07.2020
- Worked under the direction of Dr. Douglas R Seals and Dr. Daniel H Craighead in the Integrative Physiology of Aging Laboratory collecting
- Performed in-depth interviews with research subjects and compiled data and analyses into reports for review by Dr. Seals and Dr. Craighead.
- Recruited participants for several research studies relating to blood pressure and healthy aging in the local community.
- Ran study visits at several sites that included procedures such as Flow-Mediated Dilation (FMD), NIH cognitive testing, graded exercise stress tests (GXT), VO2 max tests with modified Balke protocol, and assessed maximal inspiratory pressure.
- Isolated, fixed, and stained endothelial cells collected during study visits and isolated DNA, PBMCs, and other metabolites from blood samples collected during study visits.
- Scheduled all participants' research visits and managed student, post-doc, research assistant schedules to determine personnel coverage for each research visit.
Education
Master of Science - Kinesiology
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
St. Olaf College
Northfield, MN05.2016
Skills
- Project management, problem solving and critical thinking
- Data collection, entry, and analysis
- Clinical research and industry research LabChart, MATLAB, SPSS, BTS
- Tissue procurement and processing
- Optoelectronic Plethysmography, inertial measurement units (IMU), Vicon motion capture
- Feasibility and realiability testing
- Teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
Timeline
Research Scientist – Product Innovation
lululemon athletica
09.2025 - Current
Research Assistant – Product Innovation
lululemon athletica
05.2023 - 09.2025
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of British Columbia
01.2022 - 12.2023
Professional Research Assistant
Children's Hospital Colorado
08.2020 - 08.2021
Exercise Physiologist
Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
08.2020 - 08.2021
Professional Research Assistant
University Of Colorado Boulder
03.2018 - 07.2020
Master of Science - Kinesiology
University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
St. Olaf College
Publications and Abstracts
- Time-Efficient Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training Lowers Blood Pressure and Improves Endothelial Function, NO Bioavailability, and Oxidative Stress in Midlife/Older Adults With Above-Normal Blood Pressure., J Am Heart Assoc., 07/06/21, 10.1161/JAHA.121.020980
- Time-efficient, high-resistance inspiratory muscle strength training increases cerebrovascular reactivity in midlife and older adults., Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol., 11/01/23, 10.1152/ajpheart.00351.2023
- Time-Efficient, High-Resistance Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training Increases Exercise Tolerance in Midlife and Older Adults., Med Sci Sports Exerc., 02/01/24, 10.1249/MSS.0000000000003291
- Sex-based differences in the muscle metaboreflex are consistent between limb and respiratory muscle., Journal of Applied Physiology
- Dynamic hyperinflation and exertional dyspnea in COPD patients pre- and post-lung transplant., Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology Annual Meeting, Montreal QC, 2024. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism 50:S69, 2025