Ella Harness

Supervisor

Prof. Jonathan Little

Current Program

Education

Ella completed her BHSc in Biochemistry and Biomedical Research at McMaster University. During this time, she completed her honours thesis in medicinal chemistry, specifically the development of novel antibiotics.

Biography

Outside of the lab, Ella enjoys hiking, backcountry camping, all water-based activities, and spending time with friends and family.

Current Research

My research focuses on the impact of exercise on markers of inflammation and immune function in people living with obesity. Specifically, I am interested in chronic immune system adaptations to 12-weeks of exercise. The exercise intervention uses “exercise snacks” or brief bouts of vigorous activity as a feasible way to increase MVPA and decrease sedentary time in an inactive population.

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