EXPERT ADVISORY: Experts available to discuss 2015 Pan Am Games

HAMILTON, June 26, 2015: McMaster University has several experts who are available to comment on a variety of issues related to the 2015 Pan American games.

Exercise and performance:

Martin Gibala, professor and chair of the Department of Kinesiology, can discuss the impact of exercise training and dietary manipulation on sport performance. gibalam@mcmaster.ca

Stuart Phillips, professor of kinesiology, is an expert on strength training, athletic performance, exercise physiology and the use of steroids. 905-525-9140, ext. 24465 or phillis@mcmaster.ca

Dr. Mark Tarnopolsky, professor in the Department of Medicine, is an expert in intensive training/muscle mass, doping issues and weight training. An endurance athlete himself, he was an original member of Canada's anti-doping committee. 905-525-9140, ext. 75226 or tarnopol@mcmaster.ca

Economic issues related to the Games:

Hannah Holmes, assistant professor of economics, is an expert on the socioeconomic impact of such events, particularly as related to local economies. 905-980-1399 or hholmes@mcmaster.ca

Marvin Ryder, an assistant professor of marketing at the DeGroote School of Business, can discuss social media and marketing issues. 905-525-9140, ext. 23997 or ryderm@mcmaster.ca

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For more information or to book an interview in McMaster's TV studio, please contact:

Michelle Donovan                                          

Public Relations Manager             

Office of Public Relations

McMaster University                                               

905-525-9140 ext. 22869

donovam@mcmaster.ca

Wade Hemsworth                                          

Public Relations Manager            

Office of Public Relations

McMaster University                                               

905-525-9140 ext. 27988

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