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Chris Willie
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Christopher Willie is an experienced researcher with over 10 years conducting human physiology research. He has coordinated large, multi-group research expeditions to Nepal and has worked with elite athletes. Willie has a strong publication record, including over 40 peer-reviewed articles and a book chapter. He holds a PhD from UBC and has received several awards and scholarships for his research.

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1 CHRISTOPHER K WILLIE, PHD RESEARCHER | INNOVATOR CKWILLIE@GMAIL.COM 250. 575. 9485 PROFILE ? Ten years experience conducting human environmental and exercise physiology research ? Coordinated a cross-functional high altitude research expedition to the Nepal Himalaya ? Worked with elite athletes to study their unique physiology and increase their performance ? Designed and managed exercise and heat-stress (thermoregulation) studies ? Strong publication record (41 peer reviewed publications, 1 book chapter) ? Life-long commitment to continuous improvement of my own exercise performance RESEARCH AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Technical Consultant | Duke University, Human Physiology and Pharmacology Lab May 2015-Present | Durham, NC,USA ? Designed a tool to detect individuals susceptible to opioid induced respiratory depression ? Built a modified rebreathing and oxygen delivery apparatus ? Linked multiple clinical monitors to a single data acquisition package ? Problem solved and modified the laboratory set-up and study designs ? Standardized data analyses processes Logistics Coordinator | UBC International Everest Research Expedition January - June 2012 | Kelowna, BC, Canada; EV-K2-CNR Research Pyramid, Nepal ? Coordinated studies for 25 researchers (~5 research groups) at baseline and high altitude ? Ordered,inventoried, packed,and shipped two tonnes of medical equipment ? Managed use of consumable medical equipment by all research groups at high altitude Consultant | University ofWestern Australia February ¨C May 2011 | Perth,Australia ? Trained students and staff to use transcranial Ultrasound during exercise and heat stress ? Advised on initial study designs Research Assistant. Wellington School of Medicine,University ofOtago January ¨C June 2010 | Wellington, New Zealand ? Coordinated studies on blood pressure control during exercise Journalist | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation - Radio April-September 2006 | Calgary, Canada ? Researched and produced syndicated news stories and short documentaries ? Advised on communication of science,medical, and technology related topics Research Assistant | John Moore¡¯s University, Department ofSports Science April-September 2005 | Liverpool, United Kingdom ? Studied human thermoregulation during exercise in hypoxia ? Measures included regional temperature,sweat rates,and subjective ratings of comfort EDUCATION Ph.D. | University ofBritish Columbia ¨C Okanagan May 2010 ¨C June 2014 | Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada Thesis: CerebralBlood Flow In Man: Regulation By Arterial Blood Gases Supervisor: Prof Philip N. Ainslie
2 Bachelor ofHealth Sciences (Hons) | University ofCalgary September 2003 ¨C April 2007 | Calgary, Alberta, Canada Thesis Title: The Effect Of Age On The Ventilatory Responses To Hypercapnia And Submaximal Exercise In Postmenopausal Women Supervisor: Prof Marc Poulin MEDIA INTERVIEWS 2014 UBC TV; Shaw-TV. UBC¡¯s Next Big Thing: Chris Willie. http://ubco.tv/channel/ubcs-next-big-thing/566/ 2013 UBC-TV. Cardiovascular research in Croatia. http://ubco.tv/channel/faculty-health-and-social-development/338/ 2013 National Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Media-Media/2minutes-2minutes/willie-willie_eng.asp SELECT AWARDS 2014 Endeavour Research Fellowship ¨C Australia ($23,500 AUD) 2011 Andr¨¦ Hamer Prize ¨C Highest ranked Canadian Doctoral Student ($10,000) 2011-2014 Vanier Graduate Scholarship; NSERC ¨C Canada ($150,000) 2011 Killam ¨C Donald N. Byers Prize ¨C First-ranked UBC Doctoral student ($3,000) 2011 NSERC ¨C Canada Graduate Scholarship ¨C Canada ($36,000) 2006-2007 Canada Millennium Scholarship ¨C Canada ($8,000) SELECT PUBLICATIONS Total Articles published in peer-reviewed journals: 40* Book chapters: 1 Abstracts:15 *(Complete publication list: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Willie+CK) 1. Willie CK et al. The contribution of arterial blood gases in cerebralblood flow regulation and fuel utilization in man at high altitude. J Cereb Blood Flow Metab. 2015. 2. Willie CK et al. Regulation of brain blood flow and oxygen delivery in elite breath-hold divers. J Cereb Blood Flow Metab. 2015 Jan;35(1):66-73. 3. Willie CK, Ainslie PN. Cool head, hot brain: cerebralblood flow distribution during exercise. J Physiol. 2011 Jun 1; 589(Pt 11):2657-8. 4. Willie CK et al. Neuromechanicalfeatures of the cardiac baroreflex after exercise. Hypertension. 2011 vol. 57 (5): 927-33. SELECT ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS Climbing ? Mount Asgard, Baffin Island, Canada (900m, 5.10+, Grade V) ? North Howser Tower,Bugaboos, Canada (1000m, 5.11 C1, Grade VI) Trail Running ? Powderface 42 trail marathon, Kananaskis Country, AB, Canada

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  • 1. 1 CHRISTOPHER K WILLIE, PHD RESEARCHER | INNOVATOR CKWILLIE@GMAIL.COM 250. 575. 9485 PROFILE ? Ten years experience conducting human environmental and exercise physiology research ? Coordinated a cross-functional high altitude research expedition to the Nepal Himalaya ? Worked with elite athletes to study their unique physiology and increase their performance ? Designed and managed exercise and heat-stress (thermoregulation) studies ? Strong publication record (41 peer reviewed publications, 1 book chapter) ? Life-long commitment to continuous improvement of my own exercise performance RESEARCH AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Technical Consultant | Duke University, Human Physiology and Pharmacology Lab May 2015-Present | Durham, NC,USA ? Designed a tool to detect individuals susceptible to opioid induced respiratory depression ? Built a modified rebreathing and oxygen delivery apparatus ? Linked multiple clinical monitors to a single data acquisition package ? Problem solved and modified the laboratory set-up and study designs ? Standardized data analyses processes Logistics Coordinator | UBC International Everest Research Expedition January - June 2012 | Kelowna, BC, Canada; EV-K2-CNR Research Pyramid, Nepal ? Coordinated studies for 25 researchers (~5 research groups) at baseline and high altitude ? Ordered,inventoried, packed,and shipped two tonnes of medical equipment ? Managed use of consumable medical equipment by all research groups at high altitude Consultant | University ofWestern Australia February ¨C May 2011 | Perth,Australia ? Trained students and staff to use transcranial Ultrasound during exercise and heat stress ? Advised on initial study designs Research Assistant. Wellington School of Medicine,University ofOtago January ¨C June 2010 | Wellington, New Zealand ? Coordinated studies on blood pressure control during exercise Journalist | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation - Radio April-September 2006 | Calgary, Canada ? Researched and produced syndicated news stories and short documentaries ? Advised on communication of science,medical, and technology related topics Research Assistant | John Moore¡¯s University, Department ofSports Science April-September 2005 | Liverpool, United Kingdom ? Studied human thermoregulation during exercise in hypoxia ? Measures included regional temperature,sweat rates,and subjective ratings of comfort EDUCATION Ph.D. | University ofBritish Columbia ¨C Okanagan May 2010 ¨C June 2014 | Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada Thesis: CerebralBlood Flow In Man: Regulation By Arterial Blood Gases Supervisor: Prof Philip N. Ainslie
  • 2. 2 Bachelor ofHealth Sciences (Hons) | University ofCalgary September 2003 ¨C April 2007 | Calgary, Alberta, Canada Thesis Title: The Effect Of Age On The Ventilatory Responses To Hypercapnia And Submaximal Exercise In Postmenopausal Women Supervisor: Prof Marc Poulin MEDIA INTERVIEWS 2014 UBC TV; Shaw-TV. UBC¡¯s Next Big Thing: Chris Willie. http://ubco.tv/channel/ubcs-next-big-thing/566/ 2013 UBC-TV. Cardiovascular research in Croatia. http://ubco.tv/channel/faculty-health-and-social-development/338/ 2013 National Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Media-Media/2minutes-2minutes/willie-willie_eng.asp SELECT AWARDS 2014 Endeavour Research Fellowship ¨C Australia ($23,500 AUD) 2011 Andr¨¦ Hamer Prize ¨C Highest ranked Canadian Doctoral Student ($10,000) 2011-2014 Vanier Graduate Scholarship; NSERC ¨C Canada ($150,000) 2011 Killam ¨C Donald N. Byers Prize ¨C First-ranked UBC Doctoral student ($3,000) 2011 NSERC ¨C Canada Graduate Scholarship ¨C Canada ($36,000) 2006-2007 Canada Millennium Scholarship ¨C Canada ($8,000) SELECT PUBLICATIONS Total Articles published in peer-reviewed journals: 40* Book chapters: 1 Abstracts:15 *(Complete publication list: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Willie+CK) 1. Willie CK et al. The contribution of arterial blood gases in cerebralblood flow regulation and fuel utilization in man at high altitude. J Cereb Blood Flow Metab. 2015. 2. Willie CK et al. Regulation of brain blood flow and oxygen delivery in elite breath-hold divers. J Cereb Blood Flow Metab. 2015 Jan;35(1):66-73. 3. Willie CK, Ainslie PN. Cool head, hot brain: cerebralblood flow distribution during exercise. J Physiol. 2011 Jun 1; 589(Pt 11):2657-8. 4. Willie CK et al. Neuromechanicalfeatures of the cardiac baroreflex after exercise. Hypertension. 2011 vol. 57 (5): 927-33. SELECT ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS Climbing ? Mount Asgard, Baffin Island, Canada (900m, 5.10+, Grade V) ? North Howser Tower,Bugaboos, Canada (1000m, 5.11 C1, Grade VI) Trail Running ? Powderface 42 trail marathon, Kananaskis Country, AB, Canada