Dr.
Donald Paterson is truly dedicated to the field of exercise physiology. His
exemplary achievements and the testaments of his peers epitomize his
outstanding contributions as a researcher, academic, mentor and
volunteer. Posted by: Liza StathokostasCCAA Research Director Dr. Don Paterson Receives the 2012 CSEP Honour Award
From the CSEP Communiqué November 2012
CSEP Honour Award
Dr.
Paterson obtained his Bachelor of Science (Hons P.E.) in 1971 at York
University, a Master of Arts (Physical Education) at the University of Western
Ontario in 1972, and his Doctorate at the University of Toronto in 1975.
Dr. Paterson has been a Faculty member at the University of Western Ontario
(now Western University) for the past 34 years and is currently a Professor,
and former Associate Dean, in the School of Kinesiology in the Faculty of
Health Sciences. Dr. Paterson is also the Research Director for the Canadian
Centre for Activity and Aging, a position he has held since 1993.
Dr. Paterson's CV attests to his academic excellence and outstanding
contributions to exercise physiology in Canada and internationally. Dr.
Paterson's research is in the area of integrative human physiology. Over his
career he has studied cardiorespiratory responses to exercise, initially with
emphasis on the cardiovascular system and then respiratory function, and more
recently on muscle blood flow and metabolism. At the same time his research has
been focused on "population groups" and is presently aimed at
understanding the exercise responses and limitations in older adults and the
relationships of fitness to health and overall well-being of older adults. Most
recently, his research interests have expanded to include exercise program
evaluation and dissemination.
Throughout his career Dr. Paterson has consistently translated his basic science
work to applied outcomes. His most significant scientific contribution in
the area was perhaps the longitudinal follow-up in which, for the first time,
he and his colleagues showed that after controlling for age and diseases,
cardiorespiratory fitness was a major determinant of functional autonomy. The
recognition that cardiorespiratory fitness is pertinent for maintenance of
functional ability, quality of life and independence in older age has immense
practical significance. As a result of these contributions he was
recruited by the CSEP Physical Activity, Measurement and Guidelines committee
to undertake the scientific review to revise the Canadian Physical Activity
Guidelines for Older Adults. He served on the committee throughout the process
of development, publishing, public messaging, and promotion. His 2007 review
was used as a source in the development of the US Physical Activity Guidelines.
Further, this review and a systematic review published in 2010 provided the
scientific basis for the development of the UK Older Adult Guidelines and the
World Health Organization Guidelines. His work has been broadly used by end
users to educate young professionals such as CSEP Certified Exercise
Physiologists® and Senior Fitness Instructors.
Dr.
Paterson has published over 160 peer-reviewed manuscripts, has over 300
published abstracts and in excess of 60 invited scientific presentations. Dr.
Paterson has also had tremendous success at acquiring grant funding -
approximately $3,000,000 as a PI over the course of his career.
In addition to these measureable indicators of productivity and success, Dr.
Paterson is also a caring mentor who is invested in the success of students
under his supervision. He has served as the primary supervisor for 20 MSc students,
12 PhDs, 3 Post-Doctoral Fellows and numerous undergraduates. He has also been
a member of the supervisory committee for another 47 MSc and 26 PhD students.
Several of these former trainees now hold academic appointments at
"research intensive" universities in North America. Despite his
incredible accomplishments he remains a humble and dedicated scientist.
It is important to acknowledge Dr. Paterson's leadership and involvement in the
Society as a volunteer. Over the last 35 years he has been a member of
two AGM organizing committees (1978 and 1993), and twice a member of the CSEP
journal Editorial Board - for the Canadian Journal of Applied Sport Sciences
(1981-1984), and the Canadian Journal of Applied Physiology (1994-1998).
He served as Treasurer to the Society (then CASS) from 1981 to 1984 and a term
as President-elect, President, Past-President from 1985 to 1988. He
regularly attends the CSEP AGM and CSEP Presidents' Council meetings to remain
informed and involved.
Dr. Donald Paterson, as a result of your outstanding accomplishments and
distinguished service, the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology is pleased
to present you its highest form of recognition, the CSEP/SCPE Honour Award.
Photo:
Dr. Earl Noble, CSEP President, presenting the Honour Award to Dr. Paterson
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