Research summary
One in two Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. As Canada Research Chair in Physical Activity Promotion and Cancer Prevention, Dr. Jennifer Brunet aims to prevent cancer in people at risk and treat symptoms in those already diagnosed by promoting physical activity to optimize quality of life.
She and her research team are developing, implementing and testing innovative and sustainable interventions to increase physical activity levels, reduce cancer-related cognitive impairment, decrease autonomic nervous system dysregulation, and enhance body image to promote health and quality of life in people at risk of or diagnosed with cancer. By establishing innovative interventions to promote sustained physical activity in a relatively inactive population, this research may lessen the need for costly or difficult-to-access treatments.