RENEE MORIN

I am a bilingual professional currently pursuing a PhD in Human Kinetics at the University of Ottawa. I am passionate about driving research initiatives aimed at optimizing performance and enhancing sleep quality to achieve peak productivity and well-being. I have been recognized for my outstanding presentations at academic conferences and for my extensive experience as a laboratory demonstrator/facilitator and teaching assistant. I am proficient in data analysis using a variety of software programs and have an athletic background, including playing varsity tennis at the University of Ottawa and coaching a variety of clients.

• First place in my age category at the Polar Hero Obstacle Course (2016) and invited twice to the World Championship located in Blue Mountain CA (2016 and 2017).
• Member of the University of Ottawa tennis team (2019-2024). Invited to participate at the Ontario University Athletic Association Championship (2020). Event
  cancelled due to Covid-19
• Multiple restaurant waitress - Cornwall Golf and Country Club, NavCanada, Deacon Brodies, Backdrop, Joey restaurants - 2011 to present
  

NSERC Scholarship - PGS-D - Canada ($63,000) 2022-2025
Médéric Montpetit Prize - University of Ottawa ($500), 2022
Doctoral Excellence Scholarship - University of Ottawa 2024
Doctoral Entrance Scholarship - University of Ottawa ($18,000), 2020-2023
Master's Entrance Scholarship - University of Ottawa ($15,000), 2017-2019
Dean's Scholarship - University of Ottawa ($1,500), 2017
French Scholarship - University of Ottawa - $500 (2013-2017)

Oral presentation 1st place (2019) and second place (2018) winner at Montfort Hospital conference

• Phlebotomy certification. Training: IVP catheter insertion and irrigation, Ottawa, On. November 2023.
• Certificate in Undergraduate Teaching - Ottawa, ON. Ongoing until August 2024.
  Learner-centered professional development program (16 months) to help develop the professional skills needed to hold a teaching position at the university level; provide training that enhances teaching practice; facilitate discussion and collaboration; and implement the use of various learning methods, offered by the University of Ottawa.
• Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) certification, University of Ottawa, 2024. Ability to administer a DXA scan to measure bone density, body composition and metabolism of an individual.
• Standard First Aid Certification Course with CPR-C and AED, City of Ottawa, Ottawa, 2017 - 2024.
• Creating content in the virtual campus (Brightspace) - Virtual 2023.
• Online workshop for teaching assistants, offered by the University of Ottawa - Virtual, 2022-2024.
• Worker health and safety awareness with the Ministry of Labour, Ottawa ON 2018-2020.
• Smart Serve Certification Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), 2011-2024.

• Community Involvement, University of Ottawa - 2017-2024. Development of workshops on various health science topics.
• Human and Environmental Physiology Unit - Ottawa, ON, 2019-2023. Participant in several experimental research projects evaluating thermoregulatory physiology and cellular processes following exercise and heat stress.
• Volunteer high school sports and fitness coach for soccer, tennis and soccer and track and field, 2012-2021.
• Volunteer for the Canadian Sport Institute Ontario, 2018-2019. Sports performance tester at the RBC Train Group regional qualifying tournament.
• Volunteer assistant conditioning coach for the university's women's volleyball team (2018).
• PAC Project Member (Physical Activity Advisor), 2018. Set appointments with various clients and help temp set and achieve their physical activity and wellness goals.
• Executive Vice President of Promotional Affairs for the Physical Activity Science Student Association - 1000+hours, 2015-2017.

a. Published articles

[1] Goulet, N., Marcoux, C., Bourgon, V., Morin, R., Mauger, J.F., Amaratungam R., & Imbeault, P. (2024). Biological sex-related differences in the postprandial triglycerides response to intermittent hypoxaemia in young adults: a randomized crossover trial. The Journal of Physiology.

[2] Nicholas Goulet., Emily J. Tetzlaff., Renée Morin.,Jean-François Mauger., Ruwan Amaratunga., Glen P. Kenny., and Pascal Imbeault. (2023). No impact of high-fat meal coupled with intermittent hypoxemia on acute kidney injury biomarkers in adults with and without obstructive sleep apnea. Physiological Reports, volume 11.

[3] Theurot, D., Dupuy, O., Louis, J., Douzi, W., Morin, R., Arc-Chagnaud, C., Dugué, B. (2023). Partial body cryostimulation does not impact peripheral microvascular responsiveness but reduces muscular metabolic O2 consumption (MVO2) at rest. ELSEVIER, volume 112.

[4] Marcoux, C., Morin, R., Mauger, J. F., Imbeault, P. The effect of acute intermittent and continuous hypoxia on circulating B-hydroxybutyrate in humans.

[5] Morin, R., Mauger, J. F., Amaratunga, R., & Imbeault, P. (2021). The effect of acute intermittent hypoxia on postprandial triglyceride levels in humans: a randomized crossover trial. Journal of Translational Medicine, 19(1), 1-11. (M.Sc. work).

[6] Morin, R., Goulet, N., Mauger, J. F., & Imbeault, P. (2021). Physiological Responses to Hypoxia on Triglyceride Levels. Frontiers in Physiology, 1378.

b. Non-refereed contributions

[1] Morin, R., & Imbeault, P. (2020). The effect of acute intermittent hypoxia on postprandial lipid metabolism. Thesis published in the uO Research library.

[2] Morin, R. Obesity Guest Lecturer for a fourth year class in the Human Kinetics program at the University of Ottawa. Course code and name: APA4313,

[3] Development of introductory workshops pertaining on cardio-respiratory responses to hypoxia exposure and energy metabolism through indirect calorimetry for D’Arcy McGee High School students.

[4] Morin, R., & Imbeault, P. (2018). Apnée du sommeil et la dynamique des lipides. Conference presentation presented at the HKGSA Annual Conference, University of Ottawa.

c. Refereed conference presentations and abstracts

[1] Morin, R. (2024). Research in Action presentation. Human Kinetics Research in Action Workshop. Ottawa, Canada: Février 29, 2024. Présentation orale. (Université d’Ottawa).
[2] Nicholas Goulet., Emily J. Tetzlaff., Renée Morin., Jean-François Mauger., Ruwan Amaratunga., Glen P. Kenny., and Pascal Imbeault. (2023). Acute Intermittent Hypoxia is not associated with Changes in Plasma Biomarkers of Acute Kidney Injury in Healthy Young Adults and Individuals with Obstructive Sleep Apnea. International Hypoxia Symposium. Lake Louise, Canada: Février 7-12, 2023. Présentation par affiche. (Conférence internationale).
[3] V. Bourgon, N. Goulet, C. Marcoux, R. Morin, J-F Mauger, R. Amaratunga, P. Imbeault. (2023). Obstructive Sleep Apnea Impacts Lipid Metabolism Differently Between Men and Women: A Randomized Crossover Study. World Sleep Congress, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

[4] Nicholas Goulet., Renée Morin., Jean-François Mauger., and Pascal Imbeault. (2021). The Effects of Acute Intermittent Hypoxia on Postprandial Triglyceride Levels in Individuals with or

without Obstructive Sleep Apnea. National Undergraduate Research Conference in Kinesiology and Physical Education. Virtuelle: Mars 29. 2021. Présentation orale. (Conférence nationale). 

[5] Morin, R. (2022). APA3514 Physiologie de l’exercice II – Semaine 1 – Métabolisme des phosphagènes. ESG5500 – Théorie pratique de l’enseignement au premier cycle universitaire. Ottawa, Canada : Novembre 24, 2022. Présentation orale. (Session de micro-enseignement).

[6] Morin, R., Jean-François Mauger, Ruwan Amaratunga & Imbeault, P. (2021). Apnée du sommeil et dynamique des triglycérides. Livre des résumés p. 21. 26e Congrès de l’Association québécoise des sciences de l’activité physiques, Montréal, Canada.
[7] Morin, R., Jean-François Mauger, Ruwan Amaratunga & Imbeault, P. (2021). L’effet aiguë de l’hypoxie intermittente sur les concentrations de triglycérides postprandiaux chez l’humain. 20e Éditions des Journées Montfort. Ottawa, Canada.

[8] Morin, R., Jean-François Mauger, Ruwan Amaratunga & Imbeault, P. (2021). The effect of acute intermittent hypoxia on postprandial triglyceride levels in human. 7th Canadian Obesity Summit p. 20. Edmonton, Canada.
[9] Morin, R., Jean-François Mauger, Ruwan Amaratunga & Imbeault, P. (2021). The Effect of Acute Intermittent Hypoxia on Postprandial Lipid Metabolism. Interdisciplinary Student Research Conference on Healthcare, Ottawa, Canada.

[10] Morin, R., & Imbeault, P. (2020). The effect of acute intermittent hypoxia on postprandial lipid metabolism. Poster présenté lors du Congrès européen et international sur l’obésité 2020, congrès virtuel, Dublin, Irlande.
[11] Morin, R., & Imbeault, P. (2020). Apnée du sommeil et dynamique des triglycérides. 19e Éditions des Journées Montfort. Ottawa, Canada. Événement annulé en raison de la covid-19. 

[12] Morin, R., & Imbeault, P. (2019). L’apnée du sommeil : son impact sur les fonctions d’entreposage/mobilisation des lipides de la cellule adipeuse et les triglycérides circulants. Récipiendaire de la première place pour la présentation de conférence présentée lors de la ‘Conférence de l’Institut du savoir Montfort’, Ottawa, Canada.

[13] Morin, R., & Imbeault, P. (2018). L’apnée du sommeil et la dynamique des lipides sanguin. Récipiendaire de la deuxième place pour la présentation de conférence présentée lors de la ‘Conférence de l’Institut du savoir Montfort’, Ottawa, Canada.