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Vladimir Ljubicic

Vladimir Ljubicic
Professor, Kinesiology

Overview

Neuromuscular plasticity refers to the remodeling of the neuromuscular system in response to genetic or environmental cues. Neuromuscular disorders, including the neuromuscular alterations that are hallmarks of advanced aging, are more common in Canada then generally appreciated. The central experimental questions that form the foundation of our research program are: 1) What roles do …

Areas of Expertise

Animal cell and molecular biology Cell metabolism Exercise physiology Gene regulation and expression Neuromuscular diseases Other cell biology, n.e.c.Skeletal muscule biology and physiology Sport and exercise psychology

McMaster Affiliations

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Centre for Metabolism, Obesity, and Diabetes Research (MODR)

Member

McMaster Centre for Nutrition, Exercise, and Health Research

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McMaster Institute for Research on Aging (MIRA)

Other Appointments

Canada Research Chair in Neuromuscular Plasticity in Health and Disease

McMaster University, Hamilton

Background

Degrees

Postdoctoral Fellowship

Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Ottawa (2009 - 2014)

PhD

School of Kinesiology and Health Science, York University (2003 - 2009)

MSc

School of Kinesiology and Health Science, York University (2001 - 2004)

Fitness Assessment and Exercise Counseling Certificate

School of Kinesiology and Health Science, York University (1999 - 2001)

Specialized Honours Bachelor of Arts

School of Kinesiology and Health Science, York University (1996 - 2001)

Contact

ljubic@mcmaster.ca

ljubicic@mcmaster.ca

(905) 525-9140 ext. 24517

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