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Sunita Mathur

ResearcherMedicine/RespirologyUniversity of Toronto

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Sunita Mathur

Researcher

Medicine/Respirology

Health Sciences

University of Toronto

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Has led research grants, which requires an independent research appointment. Ask their department whether they supervise graduate students.
16 publications in the last five years, latest in 2025.
Senior (last) author on 8 recent papers, a sign of leading a research group.
Principal investigator on 4 research grants (4 CIHR), most recently in 2022.
Supervised 2 trainees who won CIHR awards, most recently in 2014.

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1,396

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Research

Chronic Disease Mobility Exercise Physical Activity Rehabilitation Transplantation Skeletal Muscle Virtual Care

Latest papers

Establishment of emerging practices and research priorities for telerehabilitation in solid organ transplantation: meeting report and narrative literature review.
Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences · 2025 · senior author
A novel short-course, low-intensity blood-flow-restricted exercise (BFRE) regimen to study satellite cell function in critical illness survivors with sustained muscle atrophy following intensive care unit-acquired weakness (ICUAW).
Frontiers in physiology · 2025 · first author
Early detection of muscle wasting assessed by ultrasound and analysis of growth factor and systemic inflammation mediators in critically ill trauma patients: an observational study.
European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2025

All 95 publications

Latest funding

Establishment of Emerging Practices and Research Priorities for Telerehabilitation in Solid Organ Transplantation
CIHR · 2022 · Principal investigator
$19,913
Canadian COVID-19 Prospective Cohort Study (CanCOV)
CIHR · 2020 · Co-investigator
$2,112,500
RECOVER Program: A Care Continuum after Critical Illness
CIHR · 2019 · Co-investigator
$932,280

All 13 grants and awards

95 publications.

Establishment of emerging practices and research priorities for telerehabilitation in solid organ transplantation: meeting report and narrative literature review.

Rozenberg D, Logan S, Sohrabipour S, Bourgeois N, Cote A, Deliva R, De Souza A, de Vries R, Donald M, Ferreira M, Hart D, Ibrahim Masthan M, Jaundis-Ferreira T, Juillard S, Khoury M, Lallani A, Mager D, Mucsi I, Orchanian-Cheff A, Reed JL, Tandon P, Tennankore K, Yong E, Wickerson L, Mathur S

Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences2025Senior author

DOI: 10.3389/fresc.2025.1535138 PMID: 40226125

A novel short-course, low-intensity blood-flow-restricted exercise (BFRE) regimen to study satellite cell function in critical illness survivors with sustained muscle atrophy following intensive care unit-acquired weakness (ICUAW).

Mathur S, Maia NPS, De Paula Ferreira M, Martin C, Doherty C, Correa J, Di Ciano-Oliveira C, Plant PJ, Batt J

Frontiers in physiology2025First author

DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2025.1553471 PMID: 40606234

Early detection of muscle wasting assessed by ultrasound and analysis of growth factor and systemic inflammation mediators in critically ill trauma patients: an observational study.

de Araújo Alves CC, de Melo PF, Vieira L, Mathur S, Burtin C, Maldaner VZ, Durigan JLQ, de Araujo CN, de Souza VC, Cipriano GFB, Chiappa GR, Rodrigues GL, Silva PE, Cipriano Junior G

European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society2025

DOI: 10.1007/s00068-024-02683-9 PMID: 39918567

Adverse Events During Submaximal Aerobic Exercise Testing in People With Subacute Stroke: A Scoping Review.

Legasto-Mulvale JM, Inness EL, Thompson AN, Chandran N, Mathur S, Salbach NM

Journal of neurologic physical therapy : JNPT2024

DOI: 10.1097/npt.0000000000000445 PMID: 37184472

Online resources as a source of information for exercise and physical activity in solid organ transplant recipients.

Da Silva T, Momen R, Al Kaabi N, Masrur M, Holdsworth S, Prevost K, Logan S, Santa Mina D, Mucsi I, Bhat M, Alba AC, Reid WD, Ferreira M, Mathur S, Janaudis-Ferreira T, Wickerson L, Rozenberg D

Frontiers in sports and active living2024

DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2024.1353663 PMID: 38746829

A Qualitative Study of the Perspectives of Healthcare Professionals on Features of Digital Health Interventions to Support Physical Activity in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients.

Handler L, Jaloul P, Clancy J, Cuypers B, Muir J, Hemphill J, Janaudis-Ferreira T, Gottesman C, Wickerson L, Lovas M, Cafazzo JA, Mathur S

Progress in transplantation (Aliso Viejo, Calif.)2023Senior author

DOI: 10.1177/15269248221145039 PMID: 36537126

Early Change in Lower Limb Strength and Function in Lung Transplant Patients After Center-Based and Telerehabilitation.

Wickerson L, Rozenberg D, Singer LG, Mathur S

Journal of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and prevention2023Senior author

DOI: 10.1097/hcr.0000000000000728 PMID: 35961370

Identifying Outcome Domains for Clinical Trials of Physical Rehabilitation Among Adults Undergoing Solid Organ Transplantation Using a Delphi Approach

Shiguemoto TS, Janaudis-Ferreira T, Dewan N, Mathur S

Progress in Transplantation20233 citationsSenior author

DOI: 10.1177/15269248221145032

Computed tomography-based body composition measures in COPD and their association with clinical outcomes: A systematic review.

Nicholson JM, Orsso CE, Nourouzpour S, Elangeswaran B, Chohan K, Orchanian-Cheff A, Fidler L, Mathur S, Rozenberg D

Chronic respiratory disease2022

DOI: 10.1177/14799731221133387 PMID: 36223552

Glucocorticoid-induced myopathy in people with asthma: a systematic review.

Wu K, Michalski A, Cortes D, Rozenberg D, Mathur S

The Journal of asthma : official journal of the Association for the Care of Asthma2022Senior author

DOI: 10.1080/02770903.2021.1926488 PMID: 33951991

Establishment of Emerging Practices and Research Priorities for Telerehabilitation in Solid Organ Transplantation

Principal investigatorCIHR2022Planning and Dissemination Grant - Institute Community Support

Principal investigators: Rozenberg, Dmitry; Logan, Sherrie; Mathur, Sunita

Keywords: Chronic Disease; Exercise; Mobility; Physical Activity; Rehabilitation; Skeletal Muscle; Transplantation; Virtual Care

$19,913

Canadian COVID-19 Prospective Cohort Study (CanCOV)

Co-investigatorCIHR2020Op Gr: COVID-19 Rapid Research FO - Clinical Mgmt/Health System Interventions

Principal investigators: Cheung, Angela M; Ahmed, Sofia B; Batt, Jane Andrea E; Binnie, Alexandra; Dos Santos, Claudia C; Ghassemi, Marzyeh; Herridge, Margaret S; Lamontagne, Francois; Morin, Suzanne N; Palepu, Anita; Razak, Fahad; Stelfox, Henry T; Strug, Lisa J; Tsang, Jennifer L; Verma, Amol; Yeung, Rae S

Keywords: Caregiver Health; Clinical Presentations & Trajectories; Full Spectrum Of Covid-19 Disease (Mild To Severe); Host Genetic Profiling; Knowledge To Action Cycles; Mental Health & Stigma; Prediction Models Using Machine Learning; Prospective Cohort Study; Sociodemographic And Clinical Predictors Of Outcomes; Transcriptomic, Epigenomic And Immunologic Host Response

$2,112,500

RECOVER Program: A Care Continuum after Critical Illness

Co-investigatorCIHR2019Team Grant: TiC - Stream 1 - PHSI solutions for transitions in care gaps

Principal investigators: Herridge, Margaret S; Lawless, Bernard; Bayley, Mark T; Flannery, John F; Flockhart, Linda; Misak, Cheryl; Rush, Raphael; Tran, Jake

Keywords: Caregivers Outcomes,; Feasibility And Implementation; Health Care System; Knowledge Translation And Exchange; Patient And Family Engagement; Patient-Centred Outcomes; Post-Icu Care Continuum; Transitions In Care

$932,280

Mechanisms Regulating Chronic Skeletal Muscle Atrophy and Weakness in the Critical Illness Survivor

Co-investigatorCIHR2018Project Grant

Principal investigators: Batt, Jane Andrea E

Keywords: Blood Flow Restricted Exercise; Critical Illness; Microvascular Dysfunction; Mrna And Mir Expression Profiling; Muscle Strength; Muscle Vascularity; Primary Muscle Cell Culture; Satellite Cells; Skeletal Muscle Atrophy

$527,850

Mechanisms mediating chronic muscle atrophy and weakness in the critical illness survivor

Co-investigatorCIHR2018Project Grant

Principal investigators: Batt, Jane Andrea E

Keywords: Critical Illness; Microvascular Dysfunction; Mrna And Mir Expression Profiling; Muscle Satellite Cell; Muscle Strength; Muscle Vascularity; Primary Muscle Cell Culture; Skeletal Muscle Atrophy

$100,000

Evaluation of Sarcopenia in Solid Organ Transplantation

Nominated PICIHR2016Project Grant

Principal investigators: Mathur, Sunita; Singer, Lianne G

Keywords: Biomarkers; Chronic Disease; Inflammation; Mobility; Muscle Atrophy; Muscle Imaging; Sarcopenia; Solid Organ Transplantation

$236,995

New approaches to evaluating frailty in solid organ transplantation

Co-investigatorCIHR2015Operating Grant

Principal investigators: Singer, Lianne G

Keywords: Aging; Frailty; Health-Related Quality Of Life; Solid Organ Transplantation

$452,660

Dissemination of the best available evidence for exercise in solid organ transplant

Principal investigatorCIHR2014Planning and Dissemination Grant - Institute Community Support

Principal investigators: Janaudis-Ferreira, Tania; Mathur, Sunita

Keywords: Chronic Disease; Exercise; Mobility; Physical Activity; Rehabilitation; Transplantation

$19,500

Sarcopenia in Lung Transplant Patients

SupervisorCIHR2014Doctoral Award - Frederick Banting and Charles Best Canada Graduate Scholarships

Principal investigators: Rozenberg, Dmitry

Keywords: Clinical Outcomes; Musculoskeletal Health; Physical Function; Quality Of Life; Respiratory Disease; Transplantation

$105,000

Mechanisms of Impaired Skeletal Muscle Growth in Intensive Care Unit Acquired Weakness (ICUAW)

Co-investigatorCIHR2014Operating Grant

Principal investigators: Batt, Jane Andrea E

Keywords: Critical Illness; Flow Cytometry; Immunohistochemistry; Mechanical Ventilation; Primary Cell Culture; Regeneration; Satellite Cell; Skeletal Muscle Atrophy; Skeletal Muscle Weakness; Western Blotting

$419,206

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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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Chronic Disease Dear Professor Mathur, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Establishment of emerging practices and research priorities for telerehabilitation in solid organ transplantation: meeting report and narrative literature review." (2025), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your CIHR-funded project "Establishment of Emerging Practices and Research Priorities for Telerehabilitation in Solid Organ Transplantation" (2022), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]

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Sunita Mathur

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Latest funding

Establishment of emerging practices and research priorities for telerehabilitation in solid organ transplantation: meeting report and narrative literature review.

A novel short-course, low-intensity blood-flow-restricted exercise (BFRE) regimen to study satellite cell function in critical illness survivors with sustained muscle atrophy following intensive care unit-acquired weakness (ICUAW).

Early detection of muscle wasting assessed by ultrasound and analysis of growth factor and systemic inflammation mediators in critically ill trauma patients: an observational study.

Adverse Events During Submaximal Aerobic Exercise Testing in People With Subacute Stroke: A Scoping Review.

Online resources as a source of information for exercise and physical activity in solid organ transplant recipients.

A Qualitative Study of the Perspectives of Healthcare Professionals on Features of Digital Health Interventions to Support Physical Activity in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients.

Early Change in Lower Limb Strength and Function in Lung Transplant Patients After Center-Based and Telerehabilitation.

Identifying Outcome Domains for Clinical Trials of Physical Rehabilitation Among Adults Undergoing Solid Organ Transplantation Using a Delphi Approach

Computed tomography-based body composition measures in COPD and their association with clinical outcomes: A systematic review.

Glucocorticoid-induced myopathy in people with asthma: a systematic review.

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