Graduate Students
Stephanie Paplinskie
PhD Student
Research Interests / Specializations: Examining the physiological and psychological effects of resistance training for the mother and baby during and after pregnancy.
Karishma Hosein
PhD Student, Graduated 2026
Research Interests / Specializations: Examining techniques used for tracking, assessing and prescribing nutrition and exercise intervention programs in pregnant women to improve health outcomes for mom and baby.
Shubhika Mahakul
MSc Student, Graduated 2026
Research Interests / Specializations: Research examines the prevention and management of chronic disease in the pregnant population.
Jennifer Miller
MSc Student
Research Interests / Specializations: Research focuses on how choice of a nutrition and physical activity intervention program influences adherence and health outcomes for parent and baby.
Lauren Roy
MSc Student
Research Interests / Specializations: Research focuses on Quality of Life during pregnancy in Arab Immigrants to Canada.
Jessica White
PhD Student
Research Interests / Specializations: Research focuses on examining dietary and exercise patterns during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
Zeinab Hodaei
MSc Student
Research Interests / Specializations: Research focuses on how a culturally tailored nutrition and exercise intervention program (NELIP) influences glucose regulation in pregnant Arab Muslim women at risk for gestational diabetes.
