René J.l. Murphy
psychology
Acadia University
Canada
Biography
After completing a Bachelor of Physical Education and Health Promotion, René completed a Masters of Arts degree in Child and Development Studies at Laurentian University. He continued his training working on the role of beta-adrenergic receptors in skeletal muscle at the Université de Montréal where he completed his PhD. He also did some research in Copenhagen before completing a post doctoral fellowship at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences where he studied muscle adaptations using molecular biology techniques and surgical approaches. He joined Acadia University’s School of Recreation Management and Kinesiology in 1999.
Research Interest
Ergogenic aids Children's physical activity levels Type 2 diabetes Aging Alcohol
Publications
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Milburn, C., MacCormick, K., Bissix, G., Murphy, R.J.L. Disputing the claims for physiological fitness and health adaptations from purposeful training using off-road vehicles. Eur. J. Appl. Physiol. 2012; 112: 3451-3453.
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Wadsworth, L., McHugh, T.L., Campagna, P.D., Durant, M.A., Murphy, R.J.L., Rehman, L.A., Thompson, A.M. Dietary Intake of Nova Scotia Youth in Grade 7 and Grade 11. Can. J. Dietetic Practice and Research. 2012; 73(1); 14-20.
