Veronique Pepin, PhD

I am a kinesiologist with work experience and postgraduate training in cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) and exercise training in individuals with chronic diseases. With my team, I have established a research infrastructure in CPET and pulmonary rehabilitation at the Centre de recherche du CIUSSS-NIM, where I hold a researcher position (based at the Centre Jean-Jacques-Gauthier). I am a member and the current interim dean of Concordia's School of Health. I currently also sit on the Executive Committee of the Canadian Thoracic Society. 

Education

Postdoctorate (Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec),

Ph.D. (Arizona State University),

M.Sc. (East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania),

B.Sc. (Université de Montréal).

Research interests

Effects of aerobic exercise interventions on various health parameters, such as exercise capacity and/or tolerance, cognitive function, psychological status, and quality of life in people with different chronic conditions (e.g., COPD, obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, etc.).

Physical activity and sleep patterns in cardiopulmonary diseases.

Selected publications

Book
Maïano C, Hue O, Moullec G, Pepin V (codirectors). Guide d’intervention en Activités Physiques Adaptées à l’intention des Kinésiologues. Québec (Québec): Presses de l’Université du Québec, 2020. ISBN 978-2-7605-5441-2.

Selected Peer-Reviewed Articles
Cammalleri A, Perrault AA, Tarelli L, Carrese-Chacra E, Patel R, Dang-Vu TT, Gouin JP, Pepin V. A Pilot Randomized Trial of Combined Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Exercise Training Versus Exercise Training Alone for the Management of Chronic Insomnia in Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology 2024; 46(3): 125-136. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1123/jsep.2023-0139.

Rosenstein B, Smyrnova A, Rizk A, Escudier F, Gagnon JF, Pepin V. Short- and Long-Term Changes in Cognitive Function After Exercise-Based Rehabilitation in People with COPD: A Pilot Study. Canadian Journal of Respiratory, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine 2021; 5(5): 300-309. DOI: 10.1080/24745332.2020.1790060.

Mograss M, Crosetta M, Abi-Jaoude J, Frolova E, Robertson E, Pepin V, Dang-Vu TT. Exercising before a nap benefits memory better than napping or exercising alone. Sleep 2020; 43(9): zsaa062. DOI: 10.1093/sleep/zsaa062

Desveaux L, Harrison S, Gagnon JF, Goldstein R, Brooks D, Pepin V. Effects of Exercise Training on Cognition in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review. Respiratory Medicine 2018; 139: 110-116.

Holland AE, Spruit MA, Troosters T, Puhan MA, Pepin V, Saey D, McCormack MC, Carlin BW,Sciurba FC, Pitta F, Wanger J, MacIntyre N, Kaminsky DA, Culver BH, Revill SM,Hernandes NA, Andrianopoulos V, Camillo CA, Mitchell KE, Lee AL, Hill CJ, SinghSJ. An Official European Respiratory Society/American Thoracic Society Technical Standard: Field Walking Tests in Chronic Respiratory Disease. European Respiratory Journal 2014; 44(6): 1428-46.