‘‘International Intensive Graduate CourseInternational Intensive Graduate Coursein Exercise & Clinical Physiology’in Exercise & Clinical Physiology’

Host: Host: The Department of Exercise Science, Offices of Graduate Studies, Student Academic Services, Concordia University, in formal collaboration with The Office of International Relations and Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Copenhagen.

Date:Date: October 25-29, 2010; Monday-Friday, 8:30-17:00.Venue:Venue: Department of Exercise Science, Richard Renaud Science Pavillion, Concordia University Loyola Campus; 7141 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, Qc.

Description: The 1-week intensive advanced-level graduate credit course brings together faculty and students from Canadian and Danish Universities focusing on various topics in exercise and clinical physiology. This integrative research-based course covers basic science topics on physiological systems and extends to common clinical physiological applications. The course is limited to M.Sc. and/or Ph.D. students.

Course Credits: Danish students qualify for graduate course credits at the University of Copenhagen. Concordia Students can register for 3 graduate-level credits; other Canadian students may apply to their home institution for a 3 credit graduate equivalency. Other International students may also register. Enrollment is limited to 60 students.

Course Topics:Basic Science Lectures Exercise and muscle glycogen Circulatory limits to exerciseImaging metabolic events in the muscle cell Neural control of the circulationLipid metabolism during exercise Biochemical control of blood flow Determinants of muscle aerobic powerDeterminants of anaerobic metabolic power Clinical LecturesGenomic factors in aerobic performance Exercise and AsthmaNeural control of muscle function during exercise Exercise and COPD Central pathways in motor control Exercise and Type 2 DiabetesNeural control of intracellular signaling Exercise and Cancer Neuromuscular adaptations to exercise training Exercise and Stroke Pulmonary ventilation during exercise Adipose tissue in insulin resistanceVentilatory contribution to fatigue Genetic and lifestyle factors in obesity

Closing Lecture: Exercise for healthFaculty: CanadaFaculty: CanadaRobert D. Kilgour, PhD., Concordia University Robert D. Kilgour, PhD., Concordia University InternationalInternationalRobin Michel, Ph.D., Concordia University Robin Michel, Ph.D., Concordia University Thorkil Ploug, M.D., U. CopenhagenThorkil Ploug, M.D., U. CopenhagenRichard Courtemanche, Ph.D., Concordia University Richard Courtemanche, Ph.D., Concordia University Clara Prats, Ph.D., U. CopenhagenClara Prats, Ph.D., U. CopenhagenPhillip Gardiner, Ph.D, University of Manitoba Phillip Gardiner, Ph.D, University of Manitoba Jorn Helge, Ph.D., U. CopenhagenJorn Helge, Ph.D., U. CopenhagenAlain Comtois, Ph.D., Universite de Quebec a Montreal Alain Comtois, Ph.D., Universite de Quebec a Montreal Martin Mogensen, Ph.D., U. CopenhagenMartin Mogensen, Ph.D., U. CopenhagenWilliam Sheel, Ph.D., University of British Columbia William Sheel, Ph.D., University of British Columbia Jose Calbet, M.D., Ph.D., U. Las Palmas, SpainJose Calbet, M.D., Ph.D., U. Las Palmas, SpainAnn English, Ph.D., Concordia University Ann English, Ph.D., Concordia University James Timmons, Ph.D., U. Copenhagen/U. LondonJames Timmons, Ph.D., U. Copenhagen/U. London Simon Bacon, Ph.D., Concordia UniversitySimon Bacon, Ph.D., Concordia University Robert Boushel, D.Sc., U. CopenhagenRobert Boushel, D.Sc., U. CopenhagenVeronique Pepin, Ph.D., Concordia University Veronique Pepin, Ph.D., Concordia University Bente Stallknecht, M.D., D.MedSci., U. CopenhagenBente Stallknecht, M.D., D.MedSci., U. CopenhagenAlain Leroux, Ph.D., Concordia University Alain Leroux, Ph.D., Concordia University Flemming Dela, M.D., D.MedSci., U. CopenhagenFlemming Dela, M.D., D.MedSci., U. CopenhagenAndreas Bergdahl, Ph.D., Concordia University Andreas Bergdahl, Ph.D., Concordia University Michael Kjær, M.D., D.MedSci., U. CopenhagenMichael Kjær, M.D., D.MedSci., U. CopenhagenTerry Graham, Ph.D, University of Guelph Terry Graham, Ph.D, University of Guelph Bengt Saltin, M.D., Ph.D, CMRC; U. CopenhagenBengt Saltin, M.D., Ph.D, CMRC; U. Copenhagen

General Information: Registration is now open for Danish and other international students. Contact: Robert Boushel, University of Copenhagen; rboushel@sund.ku.dk. For more information visit www.bmi.ku.dkSponsored bySponsored by: Office of Graduate Studies & Office of Academic Services, Concordia University.

Course VenueRichard Renaud Science Pavillion, Department of exercise Science, Concordia University, Loyola Campus, 7141 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal Qc. H4B 1R6. Transportation from the airport to the housing venue in downtown Montreal www.aubergeapero.com will be arranged.

Registration/Fees: All students must submit a letter of intent and an additional letter of support from their academic supervisor, recommending the student for the course. Letters can be sent by e-mail to rboushel@sund.ku.dk, including complete contact information. DanishDanish students qualify for course credit from the Graduate School of Health Sciences, University of Copenhagen. Students can apply to the University for funds to cover tuition fees for the course. Master’s level students may apply to take the course depending on availability of space.

Student Participation:Students are required to present their own specific research focus in a 10 minute oral presentation. Their talk will be evaluated by the course faculty.

Student Housing: Housing for visiting students has been arranged in downtown Montreal through the Department of Exercise Science (see www.aubergeapero.com). Transportation to and from the residence to the Concordia Loyola campus for the course lectures will be provided by Concordia University. For more details and procedures on the registration process, travel and housing arrangements and fee processing contact Robert Boushel (rboushel@sund.ku.dk).

Travel Visa/ Health Insurance:International students may travel to Montreal, Quebec to attend the 1-week course as a normal Tourist. Under intergovernmental agreements, Danish students who are covered under their government’s medical system before their arrival in Quebec will be eligible for medical benefits at no costno cost. Students from Sweden, Norway, Finland, France, Luxembourg and Portugal also qualify for this benefit.

International Graduate Course in Exercise & Clinical PhysiologyConcordia University, Montreal, Qc

Date: October 25-29, 2010 Course Leaders: Robert Kilgour, Ph.D, Chair, Dept of Exercise Science, Concordia U

Robert Boushel, D.Sc.; Jørn W. Helge, Ph.D, University of Copenhagen Celena Scheede-Bergdahl, Ph.D., Concordia University

Program: Monday 8:30-8:45 Welcome: Graham Carr, Ph.D., Vice-Dean, Graduate Studies, Concordia U.

Robert Kilgour, Ph.D, Chair, Dept of Exercise Science, Concordia U Session 1 “Metabolic responses to exercise” Chairs: Terry Graham, Ph.D., University of Guelph

Jørn Helge, Ph.D., University of Copenhagen

8:45-9:30 ‘Muscle glycogen metabolism and exercise’Terry Graham, Ph.D., University of Guelph

9:30-10:15 ‘Lipid metabolism during exercise’ Jørn W. Helge, Ph.D., University of Copenhagen

10:15-10:30 Coffee/ Tea 10:30-11:15 ‘Signal pathways in carbohydrate metabolism’

Thorkil Ploug, M.D., University of Copenhagen

11:15-12:00 ‘Imaging metabolic events in the muscle cell’Clara Prats, Ph.D., University of Copenhagen

12:00-13:00 Lunch

13:00-13:45 ‘Determinants of muscle aerobic power’Martin Mogensen, Ph.D., University of Copenhagen

13:45-14:30 ‘Determinants of anaerobic metabolic power’Jose A Calbet, M.D., Ph.D, University of Gran Canaria, Spain

14:30-15:00 Break

15:00-16:30 ‘Student Research Presentations’ (10 min each)

16:30- Adjourn

TuesdaySession 2 “Neuromuscular function during exercise”Chairs: Phillip Gardiner, Ph.D., University of Manitoba;

Richard Courtemanche, Ph.D., Concordia University

8:30-9:15 ‘Neural control of muscle function during exercisePhil Gardiner, Ph.D., University of Manitoba

9:15-10:00 ‘The musculotendon complex in exercise’Michael Kjaer, M.D., Dr. Med.Sci., University of Copenhagen

 10:00-10:30 Coffee/ tea

10:30-11:15 ‘Central pathways in motor control’Richard Courtemanche, Ph.D., Concordia University,

11:15-12:00 ‘Determinants of muscle force and power’ Per Aagaard, Ph.D., Odense University

12:00-13:00 Lunch

13:00-13:45 ‘Neuromuscular adaptations to exercise training’Phil Gardiner, Ph.D, University of Manitoba

13:45-14:30 ‘Genomic factors in exercise trainability’?

James Timmons, PhD, U. Copenhagen/ U. London

14:30-15:30 Tour of laboratories/Facilities

15:30-17:00 ‘Student Research Presentations’ (10 min each)

Adjourn

WednesdaySession 3 “Cardiorespiratory responses to exercise”Chairs: Robert Boushel, D.Sc., University of Copenhagen

Alain Comtois, Ph.D., Universite de Quebec a Montreal

8:30-9:15 ‘Pulmonary ventilation during exercise’ Bill Sheel, Ph.D., University of British Columbia

9:15-10:00 ‘Interaction of perfusion and ventilation during exercise’Jose Calbet, M.D., Ph.D., University of Gran Canaria, Spain

10:00-10:30 Coffee/ tea 10:30-11:15 ‘Ventilatory contribution to fatigue’

Alain Comtois, Ph.D., Université de Québec a Montréal

11:15-12:00 ‘Gender differences in pulmonary function during exercise’Bill Sheel, Ph.D., University of British Columbia

12:00-13:00 Lunch/ Free time 13:00-13:45 ‘Circulatory limits to exercise performance’

Jose A Calbet, M.D., Ph.D, University of Las Palmas, Spain 13:45-14:30 ‘Neural control of the circulation’

Robert Boushel, D.Sc. University of Copenhagen, 14:30-15:15 ‘Biochemical control of muscle blood flow’

Ann English, Ph.D., Concordia University 15:15-16:00 Break 16:00-17:00 ‘Student Research Presentations’ (10 min each) 19:00- Buffet dinner Thursday Session 4 “Clinical Exercise Physiology I” Chairs: Robert Kilgour, Ph.D., Concordia University

Bente Stallknecht, M.D., Dr. Med. Sci., University of Copenhagen

8:30-9:15 ‘Exercise and Asthma’ Simon Bacon, Ph.D., Concordia University

9:15-10:00 ‘Exercise and COPD’

Veronique Pepin, Ph.D., Concordia University 10:00-10:15 Coffee/ tea

10:15-11:00 ‘Exercise and Type 2 Diabetes’ Flemming Dela, M.D., Dr.Med. Sci., University of Copenhagen

11:00-11:45 ‘Exercise and Cancer’

Robert Kilgour, Ph.D., Concordia University 11:45-12:45 Lunch 13:00-13:45 ‘Exercise and Stroke’

Alain Leroux, Ph.D., Concordia University

14:00-16:30 ‘Student Research Presentations’ (10 min each)

Friday Session 5 “Clinical Exercise Physiology II ” Chairs: Flemming Dela, M.D., Dr.Med. Sci., University of Copenhagen

Bengt Saltin, M.D., Ph.D, Copenhagen Muscle Research Centre 8:30-9:15 ‘Vascular function in ischemic heart disease’

Andreas Bergdahl, Ph.D, Concordia University 9:15-10:00 ‘Adipose tissue metabolism in insulin resistance’

Bente Stallknecht, M.D., Dr. Med Sci., University of Copenhagen 10:00-10:45 ‘Genetic and lifestyle factors in obesity’

Thorkil Ploug, M.D., Dr. Med Sci, University of Copenhagen 10:45-11:30 ‘Exercise and aging’

Flemming Dela, M.D., Dr.Med. Sci., University of Copenhagen

Closing Lecture11:30-12:15 ‘Exercise for health’

Bengt Saltin, M.D., Ph.D, The Copenhagen Muscle research Centre,University of Copenhagen

12:30-13:30 Lunch

13:30-14:30 ‘Student Research Presentations’ (10 min each)

14:30-14:45 Coffee/ tea

14:45-15:45 ‘Student Research Presentations’ (10 min each) 15:45-16:00 Closure: Robert Kilgour, Ph.D., Concordia University