Jon McGavock
My research program has 4 main pillars in order to span the spectrum of mechanistic human physiology studies to community-based participatory action research. Pillar 1: the determinants of type 2 diabetes and the associated complications, Pillar 2: physical activity for the prevention type 2 diabetes and improve metabolic control in individuals with type 1 diabetes, Pillar 3: the role of peer mentoring for the prevention and treatment of diabetes in youth; (4) the equity and effectiveness of implementation of urban trails for improving the health of urban populations.
Research Discipline: Social, Cultural, Environmental, and Population Health
Institution: Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba
Email: jmcgavock@chrim.ca
Career Stage: Senior Investigator