The Adamo Lab

COVID - 19 Updates

The PLACENTA study is still active, however, due to the current COVID-19 situation we have temporarily halted participant recruitment until we are otherwise advised from Public Health. that it is safe to resume participant recruitment. L’étude du PLACENTA est toujours active, cependant, en raison de la situation actuelle de la COVID-19, nous avons temporairement interrompu le recrutement des participants jusqu’à ce que la Santé Publique nous informe autrement.

Due to the current COVID-19 situation, we are only accepting students who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents. En raison de la situation actuelle de la COVID-19, nous n’acceptons que les étudiants étant citoyens canadiens ou résidents permanents.

Volunteers Needed!

ADDRESSING SEX-DISPARITIES IN MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURIES, REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH, AND BARRIERS TO RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION IN THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES

What is the study about? This project was developed to identify and increase our understanding of why women experience higher rates of overuse MSKi in the Canadian Army Forces, and subsequently DEVELOP strategies to mitigate these risks. We hope that through the review of the survey data we can work to develop IMPROVED STRATEGIES that should result in POSITIVE CHANGES in injury rate while up-holding gender-free fitness standards.

Who can participate?

We are looking for both women and men who are or were MEMBERS OF THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES (e.g., Army, RCN, RCAF - regular, retired or released members)
Between the ages of 18-65 years

What is involved? Volunteers are required to fill out an online survey. The maximum amount of time required is estimated at thirty (30) minutes.

This research project has been reviewed and received approval by the Research Ethics Board at the University of Ottawa (file number H-04-19-3442). For more information about this study please contact:

Kevin Semeniuk
Research Coordinator
ksemeniu@uottawa.ca
613-407-5772

Still interested?
Link to access the survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/CSDN9LV

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Bénévoles recherchés!

PORTE SUR LES DISPARITÉS LIÉES AU SEXE DES BLESSURES MUSCOLOSQUELETTIQUES, LA SANTÉ REPRODUCTIVE ET LES BARRIÈRES QUANT AU RECRUTEMENT ET LA RÉTENTION DANS LES FORCES ARMÉES CANADIENNES

Sur quoi porte le sujet d’étude? Ce projet a été commencé dans le but d’identifier et d’augmenter nos connaissances sur la raison pour laquelle les femmes dans les Forces Armées Canadiennes connaissent des taux de blessures musculosquelettiques plus élevés. Avec cette information, le but ultime est de DÉVELOPPER des stratégies pour atténuer ces risques. En utilisant les données recueillies par les questionnaires, nous espérons développer des STRATÉGIES AMÉLIORÉES qui devraient POSITIVEMENT CHANGER les taux de blessures tout en maintenant des normes de conditionnement physique négligeant le sexe.

Qui peut participer?

Nous cherchons pour des femmes et des hommes qui sont (ou qui étaient) MEMBRE des FORCES ARMÉES CANADIENNES (ex : l’Armée, MRC, FCA - membres réguliers, retraités ou relâchés)
Âgés entre 18 à 65 ans

Cela implique quoi? Les bénévoles doivent remplir un questionnaire en-ligne. Le temps maximale requis est d’environ trente (30) minutes.

Ce projet de recherche a été révisé et approuvé par le Comité d’Éthique de l’Université d’Ottawa (nombre de fichier H-05-19-3442). Pour plus de renseignements, s’il vous plaît contactez :

Kevin Semeniuk
Coordinateur de recherche
ksemeniu@uottawa.ca
613-407-5772

Toujours intéressé?
Lien pour accéder à l'enquête:
https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/CSDSFH3

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About Us

Under the lead of Dr. Kristi Adamo, the Prevention in the Early Years research program at the University of Ottawa focuses on early intervention and upstream prevention of the intergenerational cycle of obesity and metabolic disease. Specifically, we investigate the relationship between pregnancy and downstream health, and the impact of healthy active living on placental biology. We also explore the applicability of healthy active living intervention strategies during key phases of growth, development and determination of long term health (i.e. intrauterine, preschool).

Our Mission

Through research and collaboration we aim to explore relationships between pregnancy and downstream health, and the impact of healthy active living on placental biology. Furthermore, we strive to discover healthy active living intervention strategies for children and mothers-to-be. By offering a healthy start to society's youth and future generations to come, we aspire to reduce the health care burden faced by society. We are motivated to ensure that young children begin life with a healthy foundation from which they can live a long, healthy, and prosperous life. We are driven to pursue our vision of a healthier future.

Our Current Research Focus

Dr. Adamo’s research program is aimed at the early prevention of obesity and promotion of long-term health and includes projects related to the impact of healthy active living on placental biology, the relationships between pregnancy and downstream health, the impact of physical activity (PA) adoption in the early years, and positive practices for lifestyle interventions during pregnancy.

In collaboration with US-based colleagues, her team is also customizing a pregnancy-focused mHealth app called SmartMoms-Canada. Continuation of this work will include an evaluation of the effectiveness of this app-based program to reduce excessive gestational weight gain and optimize maternal health and offspring growth.

In parallel, her team is embarking on an exciting project examining potential physical activity-induced changes in placenta biology. The PLACENTA study is the first of its kind to take a comprehensive look at the role of PA during pregnancy in regulating gene expression and metabolic function in the placenta. This novel project will use a multi-tiered approach including; global gene expression using transcriptional and ribosomal profiling, transport kinetics using the ex vivo placenta perfusion model, and systemic maternal and fetal mass spectrometry-based metabolomics.

Recently, Dr. Adamo and her research team at the University of Ottawa are working to provide an understanding of why women experience higher rates of overuse musculoskeletal injury (MSKi), and subsequently develop strategies to mitigate these risks in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). Injuries, generally musculoskeletal, are the most common cause of medical release in the military and the rates of MSKi are higher in women than men. The high proportion of medical release must be addressed, and reducing the prevalence of MSKi injuries represents a suitable target for increasing retention if the CAF intends to meet the goal of reaching 25% representation of women.

Recent Publications

Piccinini-Vallis H, Nerenberg K, Bell R, Pereira L, Adamo KB. Weight Management over the Reproductive Years for Adult Women with Obesity. In: Obesity in adults: A clinical practice guideline https://obesitycanada.ca/guidelines/reproductive/
Wharton S, Lau DCW, Vallis M, Sharma AM, Biertho L, Campbell-Scherer D, Adamo KB, Alberga A, Bell R, Boulé N, Boyling E, Brown J, Calam B, Clarke C, Crowshoe L, Divalentino D, Forhan M, Freedhoff Y, Gagner M, Glazer S, Grand C, Green M, Hahn M, Hawa R, Henderson R, Hong D, Hung P, Janssen I, Jacklin K, Johnson-Stoklossa C, Kemp A, Kirk S, Kuk J, Langlois MF, Lear S, McInnes A, Macklin D, Naji L, Manjoo P, Morin MP, Nerenberg K, Patton I, Pedersen S, Pereira L, Piccinini-Vallis H, Poddar M, Poirier P, Prud'homme D, Salas XR, Rueda-Clausen C, Russell-Mayhew S, Shiau J, Sherifali D, Sievenpiper J, Sockalingam S, Taylor V, Toth E, Twells L, Tytus R, Walji S, Walker L, Wicklum S. Obesity in adults: A clinical practice guideline. CMAJ. 2020 Aug 4;192(31):E875-E891. doi: 10.1503/cmaj.191707. PMID: 32753461
Nagpal TS, Bhattacharjee J, da Silva DF, Souza SCS, Mohammad S, Puranda JL, Abu-Dieh A, Cook J, Adamo KB. Physical activity may be an adjuvant treatment option for substance use disorders during pregnancy: A scoping review. Birth Defects Res. 2020;10.1002/bdr2.1803.
Loiselle J, Fatica T, Tzaneva V, Vuong N, Holcik M, Adamo KB. Maternal physical activity significantly alters the placental transcriptome. Placenta. 2020 Aug 23; 100:111-121.
Nagpal TS, Everest C, Souza SCS, da Silva DF, Mohammad S, Bhattacharjee J, Adamo KB. Does “Sitting” Stand Alone? A Brief Report Evaluating the Effects of Prenatal Sedentary Time on Maternal and Newborn Anthropometric Outcomes. Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 2020 Aug 17;1(aop):1-5.
Nagpal TS, Goldfield GS, da Silva DF, Souza SCS, Burhunduli P, Liu RH, Naylor PJ, Adamo KB. The effects of intervening with physical activity in the early years (ages 3–5) on health-related quality of life: a secondary analysis of the Activity Begins in Childhood (ABC) trial. Quality of Life Research. 2020 Jul 22:1-7.
Hutchinson K-A, Vuong NH, Mohammad S, Everest C, Leung ML, Bhattacharjee J, Adamo KB. Physical activity during pregnancy is associated with increased placental FATP4 protein expression. Reproductive Sciences. 2020; 27:1909–1919.
da Silva DF, Mohammad S, Hutchinson KA, Adamo KB. Cross-validation of ratings of perceived exertion derived from heart rate target ranges recommended for pregnant women. International Journal of Exercise Science. 2020; 13(3):1340-1351.
da Silva DF, Mohammad S, Hutchinson K-A, Adamo KB. Determination of minimal recording period to assess resting heart rate variability during pregnancy. Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism. 2020;45(4):431-6.

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