Dr. Nicole Culos-Reed is a Professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary. With over 25+ years of experience in understanding physical activity motivation, her passion is to bring wellness via movement to standard cancer care. Nicole is a wife, mom to 3 teenagers, and enjoys outdoor activities with family and friends, as well as a daily yoga practice.
Experience
2001–present
Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary
2017–present
Associate Dean Graduate, Faculty of Kinesiology
Education
2000
University of Waterloo, PhD
1996
University of Oregon, MSc
1994
University of British Columbia, BA
Publications
2021
Synthesizing the knowledge on physical activity among children and adolescents affected by cancer: evidence for the international Pediatric Oncology Exercise Guidelines (iPOEG). , Translational & Behavioral Medicine.
2021
Moving online? How to effectively deliver virtual fitness. , American College of Sports Medicine’s Health & Fitness Journal.
2021
Advancing the field of pediatric exercise oncology: research and innovation needs. , Current Oncology.
2021
The international Pediatric Oncology Exercise Guidelines (iPOEG)., Translational & Behavioral Medicine.
2020
Wearable activity trackers and mobilization after major head and neck cancer surgery: you can't improve what you don't measure. , International Journal of Surgery, 84:120-124. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2020.10.032
2020
Accetability and usefulness of a dyadic, tailored, web-based, psychosocial nad physical activity self-management program (TEMPO): A qualitative study. , J Clin Med, 9 (10), 3284: https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm9103284
Grants and Contracts
2020
Dissemination, implementation, and effectiveness of the exercise oncology survivorship partnership model: reaching rural cancer survivors to enhance quality of life
Role:
Principle Investigator
Funding Source:
CIHR, CCS, ACF
2020
Identification of Factors to Improve Effectiveness and Implementation of a Multi-faceted COVID-19 Mental Health Intervention: Follow-up to the SPIN-CHAT Trial.
Role:
PI
Funding Source:
CIHR
2020
Pan Canadian Prostate Cancer Lifestyle Collaborative: Lifestyle Management Solution for Men with Prostate Cancer
Role:
PI
Funding Source:
Movember
2020
Alberta Cancer Exercise (ACE) Program.
Role:
co-PI
Funding Source:
ACF
2016
The Alberta Cancer Exercise (ACE) Program for Cancer Survivors: Supporting Community-based Exercise Participation for Health Promotion and Secondary Cancer Prevention
Role:
co-PI
Funding Source:
Alberta Innovates
Professional Memberships
Member in American College of Sports Medicine; Society of Behavioral Medicine; Canadian Association of Psycho-Oncology; International Psycho-Oncology Society
Honours
CIHR 2019 Institute of Cancer Research CAPO award for Research Excellence; 2018 Pathfinders Award, PROSTAID Calgary; 2017 Peak Scholars and Great Supervisor awards, University of Calgary; 2014 City of Calgary Community Achievement Award, Excellence in Education.