Course The 8th Saltin International Graduate Course in Exercise and Clinical Physiology Course Theme: “Physiology of Exercise and Health”

The 8th Saltin International Graduate Course in Exercise and Clinical Physiology

Course Theme: “Physiology of Exercise and Health”

is being offered by the Graduate School of Health, Aarhus University, in 2024 in collaboration with the University of Southern Denmark (Graduate School of Health Sciences), the University of Copenhagen (Graduate School of Health and Medical Sciences and Graduate School of Science),  and several universities in Canada (e.g., the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, and the University of Ottawa).

Criteria for participation: 
The 2024 Saltin Graduate Course is aimed at 40 PhD students from universities in Denmark (25) and Canada (15) with a background as MD, MSc or equivalent, who are interested in exercise physiology, clinical application of exercise or exercise and public health. Preferably, the PhD student should have initiated his/her research project.

Requirements for participation:
Before the course start the participants are expected to write an abstract and a synopsis for pitching of their project. The synopsis will be used for pitch training and short presentations during the course. In addition, they shall prepare a poster, outlining their project.

Aim: 
We aim at providing an innovative and intense learning experience for graduate students through exposure to and interaction with an extensive group of highly recognized faculty and student peers from Denmark and Canada.

Registration via https://www.aktivsundhed.dk/cfas-events/saltin2024 

Learning outcomes: 
A student who has met the objectives of the course will have:

1. Been exposed to diverse research perspectives and experimental approaches, thereby gaining an understanding of the application of research within “Physiology of Exercise and Health”,
2. Developed the ability to critically evaluate current research in the field,
3. Received training and demonstrated the ability to communicate research to peers and scholars,
4. Gained experience in formulating research design and proposals,
5. Been presented with alternative academic career paths and trajectory,
6. Had the possibility to engage in new and existing research networks between scientists and institutions for exploration of future academic research initiatives.

Workload:
At this residential course, the number of course hours per PhD student, including preparation (3 hours) and breaks for coffees and lunches - but excluding recreational breaks and dinners, is estimated to be 38 hours.

Content: 
A 3½-day intensive, advanced graduate-level residential course that brings together faculty and students from Danish and Canadian Universities, focusing on topics in exercise and clinical physiology.

This biennial, integrative research-based course alternates between Denmark and Canada and covers basic and applied science topics on various physiological systems and extends to common clinical physiological applications. Thematic areas in physiology will range from subcellular signaling to organ function and systemic integration.

The international aspect of the course facilitates exchange of diverse topics, research perspectives, experimental approaches, research design, and national traditions. Faculty plenary lectures, student research presentations, and extensive seminar format are intended to maximize student-student and student-faculty interaction, enrich learning, and inspire creativity in research. The course is structured to form a foundational component of graduate study credits at Canadian universities and for ECTS credits at Danish Universities.

The Saltin International Graduate Course also aims to enhance academic and research networks between Danish and Canadian research institutions to enrich graduate student learning, faculty interaction and exploration of future research initiatives that result in student mobility, development of new programs, projects, partnerships, student involvement, and likelihood of longevity of collaboration. Furthermore, the course will provide a platform for launching national and international research funding initiatives.

Instructors: 

Teachers and Chairs

• Anders Grøntved, Professor, Dept of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
• Angelica Lindén Hirschberg, Professor/specialist physician, Department of Women´s and Children´s Health, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
• Anne Yaël Nossent, Visiting Professor, The August Krogh Section for Human Physiology, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
• Bente Klarlund Pedersen, Professor and Centre Director, Centre for Physical Activity Research, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
• Coen P.H. Elemans, Professor, Department of Biology, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
• David Wright, Professor, Kinesiology, Faculty of Land and Food Systems, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
• Flemming Dela, Professor, Xlab, Center for Healthy Aging, Dept of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
• Graham M. Fraser, Assoc. Professor, Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Canada
• Helga Ellingsgaard, Senior Researcher, Group leader, PhD., Centre of Physical Activity Research, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
• Henriette Pilegaard, Professor, Cell Biology and Physiology, Dept of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
• Jerome A. Dempsey, Professor, Dept. of Population Health Sciences, University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA
• Joachim Nielsen, Assoc. Professor, Dept of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
• Jørgen W. Helge, Professor, Xlab, Center for Healthy Aging, Dept of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
• Jørgen Wojtaszewski, Professor, The August Krogh Section for Molecular Physiology, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
• Kristian Overgaard, Professor, Dept of Public Health – Sport Science, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
• Mary-Ellen Harper, Professor and Director, Dept of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, The Ottawa Institute of Systems Biology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
• Mathias Ried-Larsen, Assoc. Professor, Group leader, PhD., Centre of Physical Activity Research, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
• Mette Hansen, Assoc. Professor, Dept of Public Health – Sport Science, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
• Michael Kjær, Professor, Dept of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
• Michaela Devries-Aboud, Assoc. Professor, Dept of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, Faculty of Health, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada.
• Morten Hostrup, Assoc. Professor, The August Krogh Section for Human Physiology, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
• Morten Zacho, External Assoc Prof., University of Southern Denmark, and Senior Manager, Kompan Fitness Institute, Denmark
• Niels Ørtenblad, Professor, Dept of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
• Robert Boushel, Professor and Director, School of Kinesiology, Faculty of Education, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
• Thomas Holm Pedersen, Assoc. Professor, Dept of Biomedicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
• Tobias Wang, Professor, Dept of Biology – Zoophysiology, University of Aarhus, Aarhus, Denmark
• William Sheel, Professor, Kinesiology, Faculty of Education, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
• Ylva Hellsten, Professor, The August Krogh Section for Human Physiology, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, Denmark

Course Secretariate

Inge Holm, head of administration and Emil G. Toft, research secretary

Rigshospitalet, CFAS 7641

Ph. +45 35457621

Mail cfas-events.rigshospitalet@regionh.dk

Web Aktivsundhed.dk

The Danish course secretariate at CFAS, Rigshospitalet will be responsible for announcing and administering the course, including its funding, and for registration of participants.
Registration will open 15th December 2023 and close 31st January 2024.
Registration via https://www.aktivsundhed.dk/cfas-events/saltin2024 

Venue: Sandbjerg Gods, Sønderborg.

Participation in the course is without cost for:  

• PhD students from Health, Aarhus University - be aware, that you will have to pay for your own transportation.

Course dates:

• 18 August 2024 17:00 - 20:00
• 19 August 2024 08:00 - 20:30
• 20 August 2024 08:00 - 20:30
• 21 August 2024 08:00 - 20:30
• 22 August 2024 08:00 - 13:00