February 01 , 2010
Experts available to comment on 2010 Olympic Games
McMaster University has several experts who are available to comment on a variety of issues related to the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Martin Gibala, associate professor of kinesiology, can discuss the impact of exercise training and dietary manipulation on sport performance. 905-525-9140, ext. 23591; gibalam@mcmaster.ca
Stuart Phillips, associate professor of kinesiology, is an expert on strength training, athletic performance, exercise physiology and the use of steroids. 905-525-9140, ext. 24465; phillis@mcmaster.ca
Dr. Mark Tarnopolsky, neurologist and professor in the Departments of Medicine and Pediatrics at the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, and a clinician scientist in neuromuscular and neurometabolic disorders. An endurance athlete himself, competing nationally and internationally in ski-orienteering and winter triathlon, he was an original member of Canada’s anti-doping committee, and co-author of the IAAP statement for nutrition for athletes. (Note: Dr. Tarnopolsky will have limited availability from Feb. 11-21) 905-521-2100 ext. 75226; tarnopol@mcmaster.ca
Dr. Jacques Tittley, vascular surgeon and associate professor in the Department of Surgery at the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine. Dr. Tittley can discuss sports-related vascular trauma and on-ice protocols for vascular injuries in skating sports. To arrange an interview, please contact Ronita Scott at 905-521-5558; rscott@bellnet.ca
Dr. Ivan Wong, orthopedic surgeon and assistant professor in the Department of Surgery at the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine. A specialist in arthroscopic reconstructive sports surgery, Dr. Wong can comment on orthopedic surgery pertaining to shoulder, hip, knee and ankle injuries. To arrange an interview, please contact Mary Molnar at 905-527-8935; mmolnar@mcmaster.ca
Dr. Jaydeep Moro, orthopedic surgeon and assistant clinical professor in the Department of Surgery at the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine. Dr. Moro has specialist training and experience in orthopedic surgery related to upper extremities and sports medicine. He can comment on orthopedic surgery of shoulder, elbow and wrist injuries. To arrange an interview, please contact Shena Firth at 905-540-8448; shfirth@hotmail.com
Marc Ouellette, a lecturer in the Department of English & Cultural Studies, is an expert on pop culture and can talk about national pride and the Games, as well as the impact of media coverage. He can be reached at ouellem@mcmaster.ca
Nick Bontis, associate professor at the DeGroote School of Business, can discuss the marketing of the Games, sport as entertainment, and its economic spin-offs. 905-525-9140, ext. 23918; nbontis@mcmaster.ca.
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For more information, please contact:
Michelle Donovan
Public Relations Manager, Broadcast Media
McMaster University
905-525-9140, ext. 22869
Jane Christmas
Manager, Public & Media Relations
McMaster University
905-525-9140 ext. 27988
Veronica McGuire
Coordinator, Community & Media Relations, Health Sciences
McMaster University
905-525-9140, ext. 22169