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Lora Giangregorio

ResearcherKinesiology and Health SciencesUniversity of Waterloo

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Lora Giangregorio

Researcher

Kinesiology and Health Sciences

Health Sciences

University of Waterloo

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

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Has led research grants, which requires an independent research appointment. Ask their department whether they supervise graduate students.
21 publications in the last five years, latest in 2026.
Senior (last) author on 7 recent papers, a sign of leading a research group.
Principal investigator on 8 research grants (8 CIHR), most recently in 2024.
Supervised 5 trainees who won CIHR awards, most recently in 2018.

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Publications

2,161

Citations

h-index

118

Collaborators

Grants

Publications by year

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Research

Exercise Physical Activity Implementation Science Aging Fracture Osteoporosis Knowledge Translation Crc

Latest papers

Approach to personalizing the treatment of osteoporosis.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism · 2026 · senior author
Remote assessment and management of physical function in older adults (RAMP): An international expert Delphi process.
Archives of gerontology and geriatrics · 2026
Developing Consumer Consensus on Remote Assessment and Management of Physical Function in Older Adults (RAMP): International Modified Delphi Process.
JMIR aging · 2026

All 77 publications

Latest funding

Canada Research Chair - Tier 1
CIHR · 2024 · Nominated PI
$1,400,000
Virtual Intervention for Vertebral frAture (VIVA): a pilot, feasibility study for a pragmatic hybrid implementation-effectiveness randomized controlled trial
CIHR · 2023 · Nominated PI
$200,000
Implementing Digital health, Evidence-based physical Activity programs and Supportive environments for Healthy Cities: IDEAS for Healthy Cities
CIHR · 2021 · Nominated PI
$24,987

All 16 grants and awards

77 publications.

Approach to personalizing the treatment of osteoporosis.

Woods G, Wooldridge JS, Weaver CM, Giangregorio L

The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgag257 PMID: 42363701

Remote assessment and management of physical function in older adults (RAMP): An international expert Delphi process.

Via JD, Hurst C, Dent E, Fyfe JJ, Jansons P, Hayes EJ, Sim M, Aubertin-Leheudre M, de Lima AB, Bohn L, Britting S, Buckinx F, Connolly G, Giangregorio L, Henriques-Neto D, Jones JRA, Kob R, Morin SN, N G, Orssatto LBR, Pearson M, Pinto D, Reijnierse EM, Said CM, Salem M, Skinner G, Tan VP, Tran R, Zanker J, Daly RM, Scott D, RAMP Working Group

Archives of gerontology and geriatrics2026

DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2026.106266 PMID: 42030622

Developing Consumer Consensus on Remote Assessment and Management of Physical Function in Older Adults (RAMP): International Modified Delphi Process.

Dent E, Hurst C, Dalla Via J, Fyfe JJ, Jansons P, Hayes EJ, Skinner G, Sim M, Aubertin-Leheudre M, Britting S, Buckinx F, Connolly G, Dignam R, Giangregorio L, Jones JRA, Kelly P, Kob R, Morin SN, Nandakumar G, Orssatto LBR, Pearson M, Pinto D, Reijnierse EM, Said CM, Salem M, Tan VP, Tran R, Zanker J, Daly RM, Scott D

JMIR aging2026

DOI: 10.2196/75791 PMID: 41650449

The Around the Clock Terminology Consortium: A Global Consensus on Terminology to Discuss the 24-Hour Cycle of Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Sleep.

Falck RS, Erickson KI, Cerin E, Zou L, Smith AE, Ortega FB, Davis JC, Schipperijn J, van Uffelen J, Palmeira A, Voss MW, Dunstan DW, Li LC, Migueles JH, Liangruenrom N, Balbim GM, Tomasone JR, Ahmadi MN, Spruyt K, Fu FH, Giangregorio L, Kong Z, Gomersall SR, Chaput JP, Miao M, Feter N, Swaminathan K, Schinke R, Gan Y, Inoue S, Gorhe V, Abe T, D'Sa M, Chang YK, Lu AS, Lubans DR, Tornberg ÅB, Liu-Ambrose T

Journal of physical activity & health2026

DOI: 10.1123/jpah.2025-0589 PMID: 41077412

Study protocol for a pragmatic, cluster, randomized controlled trial of a multifaceted fracture prevention model for long-term care: the PREVENT trial

Papaioannou A, Feldman S, Katz P, Costa AP, Kennedy CC, Adachi JD, Boyd H, Giangregorio L, Heckman G, Hewston P

Trials2026

DOI: 10.1186/s13063-025-09398-1

Professional development preferences and needs of healthcare providers working with older adults on exercise and nutrition: results of key informant interviews.

Mills CM, Giangregorio L, Middleton L, Robertson A, Keller H

Applied physiology, nutrition, and metabolism = Physiologie appliquee, nutrition et metabolisme2025

DOI: 10.1139/apnm-2024-0451 PMID: 40294438

Systematic Search and Modified e-Delphi Consensus for Serum Bone Biomarkers in Humans and Animal Models with SCI: Methodology.

Tsang P, Cleland M, Wiest M, Cowley KC, Newton E, Patsakos E, Ponzano M, Giangregorio L, Aliabadi S, Armstrong K, Fouad K, Magnuson D, Craven BC

Topics in spinal cord injury rehabilitation2025

DOI: 10.46292/sci24-00042 PMID: 40585013

Virtual Intervention for Vertebral frActures (VIVA): protocol for a feasibility study of a multicentre randomized controlled trial

Sevinc A, Papaioannou A, Morin SN, Watt JA, Kherani RB, Brien S, Funnell L, Thabane L, Beaupre LA, Gibbs JC

Pilot and Feasibility Studies20251 citationsSenior author

DOI: 10.1186/s40814-025-01665-x

Dementia-Inclusive Choices for Exercise Toolkit: Impact on the Knowledge, Perspectives, and Practices of Exercise Providers.

Middleton LE, Pelletier C, Koch M, Norman R, Dupuis S, Astell A, Giangregorio L, Freeman S, DICE Research Team

Journal of aging and physical activity2024

DOI: 10.1123/japa.2022-0401 PMID: 38262407

Non-pharmacological management of osteoporotic vertebral fractures: health-care professional perspectives and experiences

Tibert N, Ponzano M, Brien S, Funnell L, Gibbs JC, Jain R, Keller HH, Laprade J, Morin SN, Papaioannou A

Disability and Rehabilitation20248 citationsSenior author

DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2023.2239146

Canada Research Chair - Tier 1

Nominated PICIHR2024Canada Research Chairs - CIHR Funded - Tier 1

Principal investigators: Giangregorio, Lora Marie

Keywords: Crc

$1,400,000

Virtual Intervention for Vertebral frAture (VIVA): a pilot, feasibility study for a pragmatic hybrid implementation-effectiveness randomized controlled trial

Nominated PICIHR2023Catalyst Grant: SPOR Innovative Clinical Trials (iCT)

Principal investigators: Giangregorio, Lora Marie; Brien, Sheila; Funnell, Larry; Morin, Suzanne N; Papaioannou, Alexandra; Straus, Sharon E

Keywords: Implementation Science; Pragmatic Trials

$200,000

Implementing Digital health, Evidence-based physical Activity programs and Supportive environments for Healthy Cities: IDEAS for Healthy Cities

Nominated PICIHR2021Team Grant: HCIS - LOI - Musculoskeletal health, mobility or prevention

Principal investigators: Giangregorio, Lora Marie; Alexander, Edward W; Hoshing, Natalie; Kingswood, Andrea; Vincent, Andrea; Straus, Sharon E; Walsh, Rachel L

Keywords: Aging; Arthritis; Environment; Exercise; Fractures; Implementation Science; Musculoskeletal; Physical Activity

$24,987

Finding the Optimal Resistance Training Intensity For Your Bones: A randomized controlled trial (FORTIFY Bones)

Nominated PICIHR2019Project Grant

Principal investigators: Giangregorio, Lora Marie

Keywords: Bone; Bone Mineral Density; Bone Strength; Exercise; Fracture; Muscle Strength; Osteoporosis; Physical Activity; Strength Training

$1,258,426

MoveSTroNg: A model for delivering Strength Training and Nutrition education for older adults in Canadian communities

Nominated PICIHR2018Catalyst Grant: SPOR Innovative Clinical Trials (iCT)

Principal investigators: Giangregorio, Lora Marie; Brien, Sheila; Funnell, Larry; Weston, Zach; Milligan, James D

Keywords: Aging; Exercise; Frailty; Implementation Science; Knowledge Translation; Nutrition; Physical Activity; Protein; Resistance Training

$100,000

Training in Global Biomedical Technology Research and Innovation

Co-investigatorNSERC2018Collaborative Research and Training Experience

Principal investigators: Burns, Catherine

$1,650,000

How are physical activity recommendations similar or different across chronic conditions in older adults? A Systematic Review

SupervisorCIHR2018Undergraduate: Summer Studentship Award - Institute Community Support

Principal investigators: Wang, Ellen (Ziyidan)

Keywords: Chronic Conditions; Clinical Practice Guidelines; Co-Morbidity; Muliti-Morbidity; Older Adult Population (65+); Physical Sctivity Recommendations; Systematic Review

$5,000

Bed rest in older adults accelerates "aging-like" changes

Co-investigatorCIHR2018Operating Grant: Understanding the Health Impact of Inactivity - ICRH

Principal investigators: Hughson, Richard L

Keywords: Aging; Biological Aging; Bone Health; Cognition; Human Bed Rest; Insulin Resistance; Nutrition; Orthostatic Blood Pressure; Spaceflight; Technology

$200,000

Advancing physical activity recommendations and their implementation among individuals with osteoporosis

SupervisorCIHR2017Doctoral Award - Frederick Banting and Charles Best Canada Graduate Scholarships

Principal investigators: Rodrigues, Isabel

Keywords: Bone Mineral Density; Exercise; Falls; Fractures; Meta-Analysis; Muscle Function; Osteoporosis; Physical Function; Quality Of Life; Spinal Aligment

$105,000

Expanding Exercise Opportunities for Persons with Dementia: A Participatory Approach

Co-investigatorCIHR2017Patient-Oriented Research Collaboration Grants - New/Early Career Investigators

Principal investigators: Middleton, Laura E; Johannesson, Carole; Maharaj, Shriya

Keywords: Behaviour Change; Dementia; Exercise; Physical Activity; Social Inclusion; Stigma

$40,000

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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Lora Giangregorio

Research

Latest papers

Latest funding

Approach to personalizing the treatment of osteoporosis.

Remote assessment and management of physical function in older adults (RAMP): An international expert Delphi process.

Developing Consumer Consensus on Remote Assessment and Management of Physical Function in Older Adults (RAMP): International Modified Delphi Process.

The Around the Clock Terminology Consortium: A Global Consensus on Terminology to Discuss the 24-Hour Cycle of Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Sleep.

Study protocol for a pragmatic, cluster, randomized controlled trial of a multifaceted fracture prevention model for long-term care: the PREVENT trial

Professional development preferences and needs of healthcare providers working with older adults on exercise and nutrition: results of key informant interviews.

Systematic Search and Modified e-Delphi Consensus for Serum Bone Biomarkers in Humans and Animal Models with SCI: Methodology.

Virtual Intervention for Vertebral frActures (VIVA): protocol for a feasibility study of a multicentre randomized controlled trial

Dementia-Inclusive Choices for Exercise Toolkit: Impact on the Knowledge, Perspectives, and Practices of Exercise Providers.

Non-pharmacological management of osteoporotic vertebral fractures: health-care professional perspectives and experiences

Training in Global Biomedical Technology Research and Innovation

Frequent collaborators

Alexandra Papaioannou

Jonathan Derrick Adachi

George Ioannidis

Lehana Thabane

John Hirdes

Caitlin McArthur

James Milligan

James Milligan

Heather Keller

Christine Kelly

Justin Presseau

Jean-Philippe Chaput

Robert Ross

Cole Etherington

Alexandra Papaioannou

Ian Janssen

Kelly Grindrod

Justin Lee

Justin Lee

Michelle Kho

Christopher Gordon

Jayna Holroyd-Leduc

Zach Weston

Julie Carrier

Shannon Freeman

Susan Jaglal

Sylvie Cossette

Luc Noreau

Anthony Adili

Joseph Lee

Patricia Hewston

Lauren Griffith

Andrew Costa

John Kramer

Henry Siu

Linda Lee

Brian Drew

Samuel Thrall

Upender Mehan

Julie Richardson