Supervisor:
Program of Study:
MSc, Kinesiology
Project Title:
Exploring Patient and Clinician Perceptions of Exercise in Unresectable Pancreatic Cancer Care
Scholarships and/or awards:
- 3-Minute Thesis Prize — School of Health and Human Performance Event, 2024
- Craig’s Cause Pancreatic Cancer Society Researcher Grant in Honour of Margie Sparkes, 2024
- George Cooper Killam Prize, 2023
- Killam Predoctoral Scholarship, 2023
- Nova Scotia Graduate Scholarship, 2023
- Canadian Institutes of Health Research Council – Graduate Scholarship, 2023
- School of Health and Human Performance Funding Award, 2023
- Medical Sciences Symposium Oral Presentation Winner – 3rd Place, 2023
- Dean’s Scholar, 2023
- Beatrice Hunter Cancer Research Institute Studentship Award, 2023* (*declined to pursue program with Craig’s Cause Pancreatic Cancer Society)
- Student Engagement Award, 2022
- Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Summer Studentship Award, 2020
- Donald N. MacNeill Scholar-Bursary, 2020
- Dalhousie Entrance Renewable Scholarship, 2019
Lay Research Summary:
Pancreatic cancer is an aggressive disease with a poor five-year survival rate. Moreover, patients often experience malnutrition, weight loss, muscle loss, and progressive disability. Exercise may be one tool to help patients maintain physical function and quality of life. My research investigates the safety and effectiveness of exercise intervention for people with advanced pancreatic cancer.
Career aspirations:
I am passionate about improving pancreatic cancer outcomes and care. I want to continue exploring advocacy, research, and clinical opportunities. Cancer is a multipronged problem which requires a multidisciplinary solution. I am interested in learning more about translational health, implementation science, and collaborative healthcare initiatives.
Location:
Dalhousie University
Publications:
Cyr, C., Cyr, M., Quirt, J., & Connors, L. (2022). Lessons learned in allergy and immunology training: a survey analysis. Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology, 18(1), 7. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13223-022-00649-3. Impact Factor: 3.4.