I am a kinesiologist with work experience and postgraduate training in the areas of cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) and 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 (Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur de Montréal site), where I hold a researcher position. I am also a research member of the PERFORM Centre (Concordia) and conduct research at PERFORM. I currently serve as the Chair of the Canadian Respiratory Health Professionals (CRHP) Assembly 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 several health parameters, such as exercise tolerance, cognitive function, psychological status, and quality of life in people with various chronic conditions (COPD, obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, asthma, etc.).
Characterization of physical activity and sleep patterns in cardiopulmonary diseases.
Postdoctoral fellows, graduate (master, PhD), and undergraduate (honours, independent study) students who are interested in participating in this research may contact me at: veronique.pepin@concordia.ca
Selected publications
ParwantaZ, Chan-Thim E, Moullec G, Pepin V.Diurnal Physical Activity Patterns in Patients with Chronic ObstructivePulmonary Disease. Journal ofCardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention 2018; 38(5): E9-E11.
Chan-ThimE, Dumont M, Moullec G, Parwanta Z, Trutschnigg B, Paquet J, Pepin V. Amplitude of the rest-activityrhythm in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. ChronoPhysiology andTherapy 2016; 6:75-83.
Dubé BP, Mesbahi M, Beaucage F, Pepin V. Reliability of the determination of the ventilatory threshold in patients with COPD. Medicine & Science in Sports& Exercise 2016; 48(2): 210-218.
Rizk AK, Wardini R, Chan-Thim E, Bacon SL, Lavoie K, Pepin V. Acute Responses to Exercise-Training and Relationship with Exercise Adherence in COPD. Chronic Respiratory Disease 2015; 12(4): 329-339.
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.
