Dr. Laura Banks

Associate Teaching Professor. Academic. Athlete. Mom.

[Ontario Tech University @ontariotech_u]

British artist Julia Gash shows her love for the world around her through her drawings, and we are loving her illustration of all things Ontario Tech! 💙🧡

[Durham Regional Police @DRPS]

🚨 Thinking about a career in law enforcement? Here's your chance to train like one of us! 💪

Join us for Workout with a Cop — a unique opportunity to break a sweat, ask questions, and get real insight into the physical and mental demands of police work. Whether you're considering applying or just want to know what it takes, this is the perfect place to start.

👮‍♂️ Meet real officers
🏋️‍♀️ Experience a law-enforcement-style workout
🎯 Learn about recruitment, training, and what the job is really like

🔹Shuttle Run
🔹 Bring your questions — and your running shoes!

What: Workout With a Cop
When: Monday May 12, 2025 4pm-7pm
Where: Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex
Arena Dry Pad
2440 Durham Regional Hwy 2
Bowmanville

Click the link to register: https://t.co/1W4NKmbKiO

[CJC Journals @CJCJournals]

🫀 Exercise-related sudden cardiac arrest (#SCA) can happen during or shortly after #PhysicalActivity. While it garners media attention in young athletes, most cases occur in middle-aged individuals. Effective emergency action planning and access to #AEDs are crucial for prevention. ⬇️
https://t.co/OZ3sD8lSW7
@NateMoulson_MD @CardioUBC #SportsSafety #CardiacHealth #CJC

[Ontario Tech University @ontariotech_u]

It was so great to welcome young scientists to campus to present their exciting projects at the annual Durham Regional Science Fair!

A big congratulations to all the students who participated. Your hard work and passion for discovery are what it's is all about! 👏

[CJC Journals @CJCJournals]

🏃‍♂️💔 A study of 1 million+ participants shows that the risk of #CVD events sharply increases with age due to physical inactivity. Preventing sedentary lifestyles in older adults may be crucial for heart #health! ⬇️
https://t.co/0CHKeHIAH0
@kanekohidehiro #Fitness #CJC #OpenAccess

[CJC Journals @CJCJournals]

📣 Are you a trainee looking to gain experience in publication?
Participate in the 7th #CJC Training Program Initiative expected to begin this spring! Now accepting tentative topics until April 15.
For more info, see the letter sent to Program Directors ⬇️
https://t.co/BwjxJGKSUO

[Ryan Foley @foleyneuromech]

A quick reminder that Ontario Tech is hosting Ontario Biomechanics Conference 2025! We are excited to welcome labs from across the province for great student research presentations and peer discussions. Abstract submissions are due March 31. #OBC2025OTU
https://t.co/cv5zWZ4Zdi

[CJC Journals @CJCJournals]

📢 #HotOffThePress! The newest Focus Issue of #CJC on "Sports and Exercise" is out now! Read all about it here ⬇️
https://t.co/JHZin2hZUC

[CJC Journals @CJCJournals]

🫀 Read a new systematic review and meta-analysis in #CJC about sex differences in cardiac outcomes following aerobic exercise ⬇️
https://t.co/TKcR62uyZc

[Steven Murphy @DrStevenMurphy]

Was thrilled to announce that Dr. Pierre Cote’s Institute for Rehabilitation and Musculoskeletal Health was the first 🇨🇦collaborating centre designated by the @WHO. Impressive global recognition for data informed, cutting edge rehab research. Thank you Min @markhollandlib 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[Dr. Laura Banks @Banks_PhD]

@LMalloy @Volsicle Go to the Whitby Passport Office and there is a spot where you can just ask questions. Might be able to get some answers on hot to proceed.

[Dr.Colleen Norris PhD 🇨🇦 @WomensHearts2]

Woman are dying of cardiac events because -'We treat medical issues, not your sex ...everybody is treated in the same way.' There is an ABUNDANCE of evidence on sex(biological)& gender(psychosocial) factors that affect❤️outcomes in women. @CWHHAlliance https://t.co/weEouwBqYw

[Ontario Tech University @ontariotech_u]

Ontario Tech has been ranked number one for reputation in the latest 2025 University Rankings published by Maclean’s Magazine. 🎉 Read the full story:https://t.co/7Zx8SDwT2p

[CCS @SCC_CCS]

A big congratulations to all of the recipients of tonight's 2024 CCS Recognition Awards. We were honored to celebrate so much talent, skill and accomplishment all in one room. Well deserved! #CCCongress

[CJC Journals @CJCJournals]

📢 #HotOffThePress: The newest #CJC supplement for the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress 2024 has just published! @SCC_CCS
Read all the abstracts here:
https://t.co/59oc83wiEq

[Dr. Laura Banks @Banks_PhD]

@MikaRRT Hang in there!!

[SSHRC @SSHRC_CRSH]

Are you a Black student conducting research at the undergraduate level? Apply for an Undergraduate Student Research Award today!

Learn more:
https://t.co/BNTUf7IG1S

@CIHR_IRSC

[CIHR Institute of Gender & Health @CIHRIGH]

💡 #GenderEqualityWeek Research Spotlight

Why is integrating sex, gender and intersectionality in health research so critical to advancing health equity?

@SivaniyaSubram’s commentary sets the stage 👉 https://t.co/fX62PJ9uZo

[Hope Mwinzi @hopemwinzi]

A history of femicide of elite female athletes in Kenya.
• Agnes Tirop-stabbed/clobbered to death 2021
•Edna Muthoni-Throat slit by machete 2021
• Damaris Muthee Mutua- Strangled 2022
• Rebecca Cheptegei- Torched Sep 2024.
All by their male partners. None have been jailed.