Travis Saunders

Travis Saunders is an Assistant Professor at the University of Prince Edward Island since July 2014, specializing in human kinetics with a focus on exercise and health physiology. In addition to academic roles, Travis serves as a Science Blogger for the Public Library of Science, running the award-winning blog "Obesity Panacea," which discusses research on physical activity and obesity. Prior experience includes a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Dalhousie University, where research focused on the interplay of physical activity and chronic disease health outcomes, along with a Research Assistant position at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario overseeing fitness and health-related projects. Teaching roles at the University of Ottawa and Queen's University involved leading laboratory sessions and seminars in anatomy, biomechanics, and exercise physiology. Academic credentials consist of a PhD in Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa, a MSc from Queen's University, and a B.Sc. Honours in Kinesiology from the University of Calgary.