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Jane Thornton

ResearcherFamily MedicineWestern University

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Jane Thornton

Researcher

Family Medicine

Health Sciences

Western University

London, Ontario, Canada

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Has led research grants, which requires an independent research appointment. Ask their department whether they supervise graduate students.
19 publications in the last five years, latest in 2026.
Senior (last) author on 3 recent papers, a sign of leading a research group.
Principal investigator on 4 research grants (4 CIHR), most recently in 2024.

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Research

Physical Activity Implementation Co-Design Knowledge Translation Collaboration Partnership Planning Policy

Latest papers

"I feel like I'm marinating in the boat…and it just makes me feel gross": a sociocultural exploration of female rowers' experiences of the menstrual cycle.
BMJ open sport & exercise medicine · 2026
International Olympic Committee Sport Mental Health Assessment Tool 2 (IOC SMHAT2): development, content validity and feasibility
British Journal of Sports Medicine · 2026
National Medical Teams during European Athletics Championships from 2009 To 2024: Composition, Gender Distribution, and Influence on Team Performance.
Sports medicine - open · 2025

All 23 publications

Latest funding

Partnerships in motion: Fostering active and healthy cities by exploring local and international partnerships for physical activity
CIHR · 2024 · Nominated PI
$19,981
Learning from 'lived expertise': The development of a patient engagement model for physical activity research and practice
CIHR · 2024 · Nominated PI
$25,000
Preventing diabetes in young pregnant Arab Muslim individuals through lifestyle modification using the Nutrition and Exercise Lifestyle Intervention Program (NELIP): A Call to Action.
CIHR · 2022 · Co-investigator
$843,784

All 6 grants and awards

23 publications.

"I feel like I'm marinating in the boat…and it just makes me feel gross": a sociocultural exploration of female rowers' experiences of the menstrual cycle.

Everard C, McHugh C, Ackerman K, Cullen P, Thornton J, Wilkie K, Donnelly GM, Trease L, Foley G, Mcdonnell SJ, Elliott-Sale K, Wilson F

BMJ open sport & exercise medicine2026

DOI: 10.1136/bmjsem-2025-003004 PMID: 41835332

International Olympic Committee Sport Mental Health Assessment Tool 2 (IOC SMHAT2): development, content validity and feasibility

Gouttebarge V, Bindra A, Blauwet C, Currie A, Hainline B, Kroshus-Havril E, McDuff D, Purcell R, Putukian M, Reardon CL

British Journal of Sports Medicine20265 citations

DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2025-111408

National Medical Teams during European Athletics Championships from 2009 To 2024: Composition, Gender Distribution, and Influence on Team Performance.

Edouard P, Iatropoulos S, Velebova K, McCallion C, Kiss M, Dandrieux PE, Branco P, Thornton J, Hollander K

Sports medicine - open2025

DOI: 10.1186/s40798-025-00864-3 PMID: 40372657

The socioeconomic patterning of physical activity among middle-aged and older adults in Canada using the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) data.

Yuan J, Ali S, Nicholson K, Stranges S, Thornton J

Canadian journal of public health = Revue canadienne de sante publique2025Senior author

DOI: 10.17269/s41997-025-01088-4 PMID: 40775180

Rationale and protocol of the LEAD 2.0 study: a randomized controlled trial assessing the feasibility of a virtually delivered 6-month exercise and nutrition intervention in older adults with subjective cognitive decline (SCD).

Neudorf B, Koblinsky N, Power K, Binns M, Fiocco AJ, Rotenberg S, Marzolini S, Oh P, Thornton J, Ajwani F, Sullivan K, Chevalier S, Russell C, Ferland G, Anderson ND, Middleton LE

Pilot and feasibility studies2025

DOI: 10.1186/s40814-025-01626-4 PMID: 40349092

Novel uses of healthcare technology for individuals with mild to moderate hip or knee osteoarthritis: The technology, exercise and activity prescription for enhanced mobility (TEAM) study randomized controlled trial protocol

Thornton J, Barton KI, Churchill L, Schulz JM, Bryant D, Ambrose A, Hart HF, Stephenson D, Zou G, Correa S

Osteoarthritis and Cartilage Open20253 citationsFirst author

DOI: 10.1016/j.ocarto.2025.100586

"Is It Realistic?": A Qualitative Study of the Experiences of Elite Women Athletes Considering Parenthood.

Davenport MH, Nesdoly A, Ray L, Khurana R, Thornton J, McHugh TF

Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.)2024

DOI: 10.1007/s40279-024-02019-y PMID: 38615294

Sport and exercise medicine around the world: global challenges for a unique healthcare discipline.

Carrard J, Morais Azevedo A, Gojanovic B, Edouard P, Pandya T, Robinson DG, Dönmez G, Ušacka L, Martínez Stenger RA, Mendonça LM, Thornton J, Reis E Silva M, Schneider I, Zwerver J, Jederström M, Fagher K, AlSeyrafi O, Zondi P, Ahamed F, Zhang M, Van Oostveldt K, Suvachittanont N, Akinyi Okoth C, Bel L, Matthews E, Nelson L, Kotila K, Hollander K, Owen PJ, Verhagen E

BMJ open sport & exercise medicine2023

DOI: 10.1136/bmjsem-2023-001603 PMID: 37020535

Assessing the effectiveness of a cadaveric workshop in improving resident physicians' confidence in performing ultrasound-guided joint injections.

Thornton J, Mahdi A, Schultz L, Briscoe G

Canadian medical education journal2023First author

DOI: 10.36834/cmej.77293 PMID: 38226305

Exercise-induced deep vein thrombosis in the subclavian vein in an elite female athlete.

Blunt J, Avila L, Temple M, Thornton J

BMJ case reports2023Senior author

DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2022-253751 PMID: 37666570

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Physical Activity Dear Professor Thornton, 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 ""I feel like I'm marinating in the boat…and it just makes me feel gross": a sociocultural exploration of female rowers' experiences of the menstrual cycle." (2026), 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 "Partnerships in motion: Fostering active and healthy cities by exploring local and international partnerships for physical activity" (2024), 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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Jane Thornton

Research

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Latest funding

"I feel like I'm marinating in the boat&#x2026;and it just makes me feel gross": a sociocultural exploration of female rowers' experiences of the menstrual cycle.

International Olympic Committee Sport Mental Health Assessment Tool 2 (IOC SMHAT2): development, content validity and feasibility

National Medical Teams during European Athletics Championships from 2009 To 2024: Composition, Gender Distribution, and Influence on Team Performance.

The socioeconomic patterning of physical activity among middle-aged and older adults in Canada using the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) data.

Rationale and protocol of the LEAD 2.0 study: a randomized controlled trial assessing the feasibility of a virtually delivered 6-month exercise and nutrition intervention in older adults with subjective cognitive decline (SCD).

Novel uses of healthcare technology for individuals with mild to moderate hip or knee osteoarthritis: The technology, exercise and activity prescription for enhanced mobility (TEAM) study randomized controlled trial protocol

"Is It Realistic?": A Qualitative Study of the Experiences of Elite Women Athletes Considering Parenthood.

Sport and exercise medicine around the world: global challenges for a unique healthcare discipline.

Assessing the effectiveness of a cadaveric workshop in improving resident physicians' confidence in performing ultrasound-guided joint injections.

Exercise-induced deep vein thrombosis in the subclavian vein in an elite female athlete.

Partnerships in motion: Fostering active and healthy cities by exploring local and international partnerships for physical activity

Learning from 'lived expertise': The development of a patient engagement model for physical activity research and practice

Preventing diabetes in young pregnant Arab Muslim individuals through lifestyle modification using the Nutrition and Exercise Lifestyle Intervention Program (NELIP): A Call to Action.

The Lifestyle, Exercise, and Diet (LEAD) Trial: A Virtual, Lifestyle Approach to Improve Cognitive Function

ACTIVE for Health Symposium: Moving forward together for a stronger, healthier community

Canada Research Chairs - Tier 2

Frequent collaborators

Paul Dorian

Andrew Pipe

Eva Pila

Paul Poirier

Margo Mountjoy

Guangyong Zou

Susan Marzolini

Krista Power

Shlomit Rotenberg

Mark Speechley

Paul Oh

Ryan Degen

Tara-Leigh Mchugh

Noah Ivers

Payal Agarwal

Merrick Zwarenstein

Dianne Bryant

Alan Getgood

Kathryn Nicholson

Saverio Stranges

Shehzad Ali

Dianne Bryant

Noah Ivers

Moira Stewart

Guylaine Ferland

"I feel like I'm marinating in the boat…and it just makes me feel gross": a sociocultural exploration of female rowers' experiences of the menstrual cycle.