Current Lab Team

My name is Bruno Gonçalves Galdino da Costa and I am a postdoctoral fellow in the School of Physical and Health Education at Nipissing University. I grew up in Florianópolis, the capital city of the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. At the Federal University of Santa Catarina, I graduated with a Bachelor in Physical Education (2014), and obtained my Masters (2017) and Ph.D. (2020) in the same field. My main research interest is in understanding the correlates and determinants of sleep, sedentary behavior, and physical activity, and how we can promote a more active lifestyle. I also have an interest in studying the impacts of different patterns of lifestyle behaviors on mental health, physical fitness, and other health outcomes. My previous experience has led me to meet Dr. Barbi Law and now I am excited to work with the research team in the NORTH PA lab.

My name is Samantha Prosser and I am a current second year grad student in the Master of Science in Kinesiology program. I grew up in Innisfil, Ontario and moved to North Bay to pursue a Bachelor of Physical and Health Education degree. After completing the degree, I had an interest in research and more specifically, Environmental Exercise Physiology. Currently, I am researching Hypoxia and Neuromuscular Function, but also have an interest in health promotion, mental health, and nutrition. After working with Dr. Mark Bruner for 2 years as his teaching assistant, I was offered an opportunity to work in the NORTH PA Lab. Here I am now and I’m extremely excited to work alongside some amazing colleagues!

My name is Maxime Landry-Lurette, I’m currently in my first year of the Masters of Science in Kinesiology program at Nipissing University under the supervision of Dr. Barbi Law. Growing up, I was raised in Notre-Dame a small community located in eastern New Brunswick. Sports have always been a huge part of my life. With Soccer and Volleyball taking most of my free time. I recently completed my undergraduate degree in kinesiology at the Université of Moncton. As my sporting career was coming to an end after high school, I was very fortunate to be given the opportunity to work as a student athletic therapist with many teams during my undergraduate degree including the Men’s hockey and soccer varsity programs. As a student athletic therapist, my passion for helping athletes achieve their maximum potential grew even bigger, thus my interest shifting more into sports psychology. My research interests involve performance psychology, nutrition, mental health, and physical activity.

My name is Jackie Rochefort and I am currently in my first year of the Masters of Science in Kinesiology program at Nipissing University. Originally from Ajax Ontario, I moved to North Bay to pursue a degree in Psychology while playing for the Varsity Women’s Hockey team for 5 consecutive years. After completing my undergraduate degree and as my athletic career was coming to an end, I always had an interest to continue my education and pursue a Masters degree. Currently, my research areas of interest are in sport psychology and sport management specifically women in sport, organizational culture in sport and equity and inclusion in sport. I am extremely grateful and excited to work alongside my two supervisors Dr. Denyse Lafrance Horning and Dr. Barbi Law. In my spare time, I enjoy playing various sports mainly hockey and golf and spending time with family and friends, including my dog Neely.