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Meghan McDonough

ResearcherUniversity of Calgary

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Meghan McDonough

Researcher

Health Sciences

University of Calgary

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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Has led research grants, which requires an independent research appointment. Ask their department whether they supervise graduate students.
2 publications in the last five years, latest in 2026.
Principal investigator on 10 research grants (5 CIHR, 5 SSHRC), most recently in 2025.
Supervised 1 trainee who won CIHR awards, most recently in 2024.

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Research

Physical Activity Social Support Social Participation Aging Gender Social Connectedness Social Network Social Vulnerability

Latest papers

Role of sex and ethnicity in the relationships among physical activity, cognition, and AD biomarkers in the HABS-HD cohort.
Alzheimer's & dementia (Amsterdam, Netherlands) · 2026
Boxing with Parkinson's Disease: findings from a qualitative study using self-determination theory.
Disability and rehabilitation · 2022
The Brain in Motion II Study: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial of an aerobic exercise intervention for older adults at increased risk of dementia.
Trials · 2021

All 6 publications

Latest funding

Strength training for osteoporosis prevention during early menopause
CIHR · 2026 · Co-investigator
$952,426
Latent Profiles of Social Support as Predictors of Physical Activity in Older Adults: A Person-Centered Approach using evidence from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging
CIHR · 2025 · Nominated PI
$70,000
Physical Activity Participation Levels of Older Adults Transitioning into Independent Living
CIHR · 2024 · Supervisor
$6,000

All 15 grants and awards

6 publications.

Role of sex and ethnicity in the relationships among physical activity, cognition, and AD biomarkers in the HABS-HD cohort.

Nel JH, Burma JS, Bodnar TS, McDonough M, Knell G, Petersen M, O'Bryant SE, Barha CK, Health and Aging Brain Study (HABS‐HD) Study Team

Alzheimer's & dementia (Amsterdam, Netherlands)2026

DOI: 10.1002/dad2.70437 PMID: 42564605

Boxing with Parkinson's Disease: findings from a qualitative study using self-determination theory.

Brunet J, Price J, Wurz A, McDonough M, Nantel J

Disability and rehabilitation2022

DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2021.1891465 PMID: 33625954

The Brain in Motion II Study: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial of an aerobic exercise intervention for older adults at increased risk of dementia.

Krüger RL, Clark CM, Dyck AM, Anderson TJ, Clement F, Hanly PJ, Hanson HM, Hill MD, Hogan DB, Holroyd-Leduc J, Longman RS, McDonough M, Pike GB, Rawling JM, Sajobi T, Poulin MJ

Trials2021

DOI: 10.1186/s13063-021-05336-z PMID: 34127029

Reply to a letter to the editor referencing "Breast cancer survivors' perspectives on a home-based physical activity intervention utilizing wearable technology".

Kokts-Porietis RL, Stone CR, Friedenreich CM, Froese A, McDonough M, McNeil J

Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2020

DOI: 10.1007/s00520-019-05282-2 PMID: 31912361

Breast cancer survivors' perspectives on a home-based physical activity intervention utilizing wearable technology.

Kokts-Porietis RL, Stone CR, Friedenreich CM, Froese A, McDonough M, McNeil J

Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2019

DOI: 10.1007/s00520-018-4581-7 PMID: 30554276

Longitudinal examination of social and environmental influences on motivation for physical activity.

Richards EA, McDonough M, Fu R

Applied nursing research : ANR2017

DOI: 10.1016/j.apnr.2017.07.007 PMID: 28985918

Strength training for osteoporosis prevention during early menopause

Co-investigatorCIHR2026Project Grant

Principal investigators: Gabel, Leigh E

Keywords: Bone; Exercise; Menopause; Osteoporosis; Strength

$952,426

Latent Profiles of Social Support as Predictors of Physical Activity in Older Adults: A Person-Centered Approach using evidence from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging

Nominated PICIHR2025Catalyst Grant: Analysis of CLSA Data - IPPH Mandate

Principal investigators: McDonough, Meghan H

Keywords: Aging; Gender; Physical Activity; Social Connectedness; Social Network; Social Participation; Social Support; Social Vulnerability

$70,000

Physical Activity Participation Levels of Older Adults Transitioning into Independent Living

SupervisorCIHR2024Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA)

Principal investigators: Ramsamugh, Ravija

Keywords: Independent Living; Lived Experience; Older Adults; Physical Activity; Social Support

$6,000

Prescribing movement to promote brain health in perimenopausal and early postmenopausal women

Principal investigatorCIHR2023Op. Gr.: BHCIA: Knowledge Synthesis and Mobilization Grants-Lifestyle Approaches

Principal investigators: Barha, Cindy; Culos-Reed, S.Nicole; Doyle-Baker, Patricia K; McDonough, Meghan H

Keywords: Cardiometabolic Health; Cognitive Health; Exercise; Females; Menopausal Symptoms; Perimenopause; Physical Activity; Postmenopause; Scoping Review

Cross-lagged associations between social connections and physical activity in older adults: Understanding synergies and direction of effects

Nominated PICIHR2023Catalyst Grant: Analysis of CLSA Data - IPPH Mandate

Principal investigators: McDonough, Meghan H

Keywords: Aging; Gender; Physical Activity; Social Connectedness; Social Network; Social Participation; Social Support; Social Vulnerability

$70,000

Dancing with cancer: a qualitative exploration of physical literacy, social connection, and resilience

Co-investigatorSSHRC2023Partnership Engage Grants

Principal investigators: Kenny, Sarah J.

Keywords: community dance; creative expression; social connection; physical literacy; physical activity; active aging; cancer survivorship; resilience; thriving

$65,000

Queering later life physical activity: Emotions, queer identity, and the psychological adaptation to age-related body changes

Co-investigatorSSHRC2022Insight Development Grant

Principal investigators: Bennett, Erica

Keywords: Physical Activity; Aging; Queer Identity; Body Image; Life History Interviews; Arts-based Methods

$38,916

Developing Evidence-Based Methods of Supporting Adults in the Exercise Context

Principal investigatorSSHRC2021Partnership Development Grants

Principal investigators: McDonough, Meghan H.

Keywords: social inclusion; social participation; interpersonal relationships; social support; physical activity; recreation; older adults; aging; chronic disease; vulnerable populations

$121,442

Developing Evidence-Based Methods of Supporting Adults in the Exercise Context

Principal investigatorSSHRC2021Partnership Development Grants

Principal investigators: McDonough, Meghan H.

Keywords: social inclusion; social participation; interpersonal relationships; social support; physical activity; recreation; older adults; aging; chronic disease; vulnerable populations

$77,262

COVID-19: Understanding challenges to supporting older adults' participation in physical activities in the wake of COVID-19

Principal investigatorSSHRC2020Partnership Engage Grants (PEG) COVID-19 Special Initiative

Principal investigators: McDonough, Meghan H.

Keywords: COVID-19; social participation; physical activity; recreation; older adults; aging; age-friendly cities; active aging; COVID-19; social isolation

$25,000

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Meghan McDonough

Research

Latest papers

Latest funding

Role of sex and ethnicity in the relationships among physical activity, cognition, and AD biomarkers in the HABS-HD cohort.

Boxing with Parkinson's Disease: findings from a qualitative study using self-determination theory.

The Brain in Motion II Study: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial of an aerobic exercise intervention for older adults at increased risk of dementia.

Reply to a letter to the editor referencing "Breast cancer survivors' perspectives on a home-based physical activity intervention utilizing wearable technology".

Breast cancer survivors' perspectives on a home-based physical activity intervention utilizing wearable technology.

Longitudinal examination of social and environmental influences on motivation for physical activity.

Strength training for osteoporosis prevention during early menopause

Latent Profiles of Social Support as Predictors of Physical Activity in Older Adults: A Person-Centered Approach using evidence from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging

Physical Activity Participation Levels of Older Adults Transitioning into Independent Living

Prescribing movement to promote brain health in perimenopausal and early postmenopausal women

Cross-lagged associations between social connections and physical activity in older adults: Understanding synergies and direction of effects

Dancing with cancer: a qualitative exploration of physical literacy, social connection, and resilience

Queering later life physical activity: Emotions, queer identity, and the psychological adaptation to age-related body changes

Developing Evidence-Based Methods of Supporting Adults in the Exercise Context

Developing Evidence-Based Methods of Supporting Adults in the Exercise Context

COVID-19: Understanding challenges to supporting older adults' participation in physical activities in the wake of COVID-19

Frequent collaborators

Amanda Wurz

Julie Nantel

Fiona Clement

Jayna Holroyd-Leduc

Jayna Holroyd-Leduc

Jennifer Brunet

Tolulope Sajobi