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Rachel Jackman

Vancouver,BC

Summary

Professional research assistant with 5 years of successful experience in exercise physiology, integrative physiology, and industry research. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success of the lab. A detailed-orientated and organized researcher with a background in exercise science and physiology and a graduate degree in kinesiology from the University of British Columbia.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant - Product Innovation

Lululemon Athletica
05.2023 - Current
  • Runs product testing visits collecting biomechanical as well as subjective experience data
  • Completes data analysis for each project
  • Presents results to design and merchandise teams.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

University of British Columbia
01.2022 - 12.2023
  • Evaluated and marked examinations or assignments and recorded grades
  • Lead exercise physiology labs for undergraduate students, teaching exercise testing protocols and trouble-shooting equipment errors
  • Guest lectured for professor of pulmonary physiology of exercise.

Professional Research Assistant

Children's Hospital Colorado
08.2020 - 08.2021
  • Recruited participants for several research studies under the direction of Dr. Thomas H Inge, Dr. Kristen J Nadeau, and Dr. Megan M Kelsey
  • Participants were recruited from Bariatric Surgery Clinic and Lifestyle Medicine Clinic
  • Ran study visits and performs several tests with subjects including Mixed Meal Tolerance Test (MMTT), NIH Cognitive testing, indirect calorimetry
  • Collected specimens for biorepository storage pre-operatively, intraoperatively, and post-operatively
  • Intra-op tissue procurement included liver needle biopsies, stomach biopsies, and visceral fat biopsies.

Exercise Physiologist

Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
08.2020 - 08.2021
  • Provided structured 6 month pre-operative exercise program for adolescents undergoing Bariatric Surgery
  • Created fitness and exercise programs to help patients improve overall physical health and meet clinical and insurance guidelines for bariatric surgery
  • Tracked and evaluated patient progress with respect to treatment goals
  • Supported patients' ability to maintain progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises
  • Reviewed medical records to determine exercise precautions and contraindications prior to patient visit
  • Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans.

Professional Research Assistant

University Of Colorado Boulder
03.2018 - 07.2020
  • Worked under the direction of Dr. Douglas R Seals and Dr. Daniel H Craighead in the Integrative Physiology of Aging Laboratory
  • Performed in-depth interviews with research subjects and compiled data and analyses into reports for review by Dr. Seals and Dr. Craighead
  • Recruited participants for several research studies relating to blood pressure and healthy aging in the local community
  • Ran study visits at several sites that included procedures such as Flow-Mediated Dilation (FMD), NIH cognitive testing, graded exercise stress tests (GXT), VO2 max tests with modified Balke protocol, and assessed maximal inspiratory pressure
  • Isolated, fixed, and stained endothelial cells collected during study visits
  • Isolated DNA, PBMCs, and other metabolites from blood samples collected during study visits
  • Managed office and lab purchases
  • Scheduled all participants' research visits and managed student, post-doc, PRA schedules to determine personnel coverage for each research visit.

Education

Master of Science in Kinesiology -

University of British Columbia
05.2024

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science -

St. Olaf College
05.2016

Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Language And Literature -

St. Olaf College
05.2016

Skills

  • Problem solving and critical thinking
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, LabChart, MATLAB, SPSS, BTS Optoelectronic Plethysmography Motion Capture, IMU
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Research support, organization, and attention to detail
  • Data collection, entry, and analysis
  • Clinical research and industry research
  • Tissue procurement and processing
  • Survey Administration

Publications

  • Time-Efficient Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training Lowers Blood Pressure and Improves Endothelial Function, NO Bioavailability, and Oxidative Stress in Midlife/Older Adults With Above-Normal Blood Pressure., J Am Heart Assoc., 07/06/21, 10.1161/JAHA.121.020980
  • Time-efficient, high-resistance inspiratory muscle strength training increases cerebrovascular reactivity in midlife and older adults., Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol., 11/01/23, 10.1152/ajpheart.00351.2023
  • Time-Efficient, High-Resistance Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training Increases Exercise Tolerance in Midlife and Older Adults., Med Sci Sports Exerc., 02/01/24, 10.1249/MSS.0000000000003291
  • Sex-based differences in the muscle metaboreflex are consistent between limb and respiratory muscle., Journal of Applied Physiology

References

References available upon request

Timeline

Research Assistant - Product Innovation

Lululemon Athletica
05.2023 - Current

Graduate Teaching Assistant

University of British Columbia
01.2022 - 12.2023

Exercise Physiologist

Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
08.2020 - 08.2021

Professional Research Assistant

Children's Hospital Colorado
08.2020 - 08.2021

Professional Research Assistant

University Of Colorado Boulder
03.2018 - 07.2020

Master of Science in Kinesiology -

University of British Columbia

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science -

St. Olaf College

Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Language And Literature -

St. Olaf College

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