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Jennifer Irwin

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ProfessorSchool of Health StudiesWestern University

Jennifer Irwin

Professor

School of Health Studies

Faculty of Health Sciences

Western University

London, Ontario, Canada

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5 publications in the last five years, latest in 2026.
Senior (last) author on 1 recent paper, a sign of leading a research group.
Principal investigator on 2 research grants (1 CIHR, 1 SSHRC), most recently in 2025.

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Research

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Chronic Kidney Disease Coaching Exercise Nutrition Obesity Randomized Controlled Trial Underserved Populations

Latest papers

Obesity management for kidney TRANSPLANTation: protocol for the vanguard phase of an innovative randomised controlled trial, embedded in routine care (OK-TRANSPLANT 2).
BMJ open · 2026
Understanding physical activity through the biopsychosocial model of health in young adults (19-30 years of age) with intellectual and developmental disabilities: A mixed methods systematic review.
Acta psychologica · 2026
A lot on their plates? Examining the on-shift eating and drinking habits of Canadian emergency medicine physicians.
CJEM · 2026

All 7 publications

Latest funding

Sport fandom to engage newcomers to Canada in type 2 diabetes prevention: A pilot, cluster randomized controlled trial of a community-based health behaviour change and exercise intervention (FIT for Newcomers)
CIHR · 2025 · Co-investigator
$100,000
STRIDES Kidney: Semaglutide Therapy, Renal health, Individualized diet, Daily exercise, Engagement through coaching and Support Kidney
CIHR · 2025 · Principal investigator
$100,000
French extension of the Training pre-service EArly CHildhood educators in physical activity study (TEACH-FR)
SSHRC · 2022 · Co-investigator
$199,443

All 9 grants and awards

7 publications.

Obesity management for kidney TRANSPLANTation: protocol for the vanguard phase of an innovative randomised controlled trial, embedded in routine care (OK-TRANSPLANT 2).

Clemens KK, Irwin J, Chiu M, Dixon S, Bendo NJ, Varughese P, Vinson AJ, Lapier H, Attalla D, Ernst J, Khan T, Young A, Yau K, Craig L, Reichert S, Sener A, Moist LM

BMJ open2026

DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2026-120427 PMID: 42580835

Understanding physical activity through the biopsychosocial model of health in young adults (19-30 years of age) with intellectual and developmental disabilities: A mixed methods systematic review.

Nandu M, Reynolds R, Irwin J, Silva CF, Brunton L

Acta psychologica2026

DOI: 10.1016/j.actpsy.2026.106961 PMID: 42102679

A lot on their plates? Examining the on-shift eating and drinking habits of Canadian emergency medicine physicians.

Farquhar M, Vasudevan V, Woods N, Irwin J, Ng V

CJEM2026

DOI: 10.1007/s43678-025-01044-8 PMID: 41193927

The efficacy of the TEACH e-Learning course at improving early childhood educators’ physical activity and sedentary behaviour self-efficacy, knowledge, intentions, and perceived behavioural control: a randomized controlled trial

Bourke M, Bruijns BA, Vanderloo LM, Irwin J, Heydon R, Carson V, Naylor P-J, Johnson AM, Adamo KB, Burke SM

International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity202412 citations

DOI: 10.1186/s12966-024-01628-0

Exploring the prevalence of nomophobia in a Canadian university: An environmental scan.

Sui A, Sui W, Irwin J

Journal of American college health : J of ACH2024Senior author

DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2022.2070712 PMID: 35816735

The influence of the physical environment and sociodemographic characteristics on children's mode of travel to and from school.

Larsen K, Gilliland J, Hess P, Tucker P, Irwin J, He M

American journal of public health2009

DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2008.135319 PMID: 19106422

Prevalence of sufficient physical activity among parents attending a university.

Sabourin S, Irwin J

Journal of American college health : J of ACH2008Senior author

DOI: 10.3200/jach.56.6.680-685 PMID: 18477524

Sport fandom to engage newcomers to Canada in type 2 diabetes prevention: A pilot, cluster randomized controlled trial of a community-based health behaviour change and exercise intervention (FIT for Newcomers)

Co-investigatorCIHR2025Project Grant - PA: T2D Prev & Self-Mgmt Youth/Young Adults Rac/Low SES/Ethn

Principal investigators: Petrella, Robert J

Keywords: Cluster Design; Exercise; Health Behaviour Change; Healthy Eating; Newcomer Health; Physical Activity; Pilot Rct; Pragmatic Research; Process Evaluation; Type 2 Diabetes Prevention

$100,000

STRIDES Kidney: Semaglutide Therapy, Renal health, Individualized diet, Daily exercise, Engagement through coaching and Support Kidney

Principal investigatorCIHR2025Project Grant - Priority Announcement: Patient-Oriented Research

Principal investigators: Clemens, Kristin K; Irwin, Jennifer D; Moist, Louise M

Keywords: Chronic Kidney Disease; Coaching; Exercise; Nutrition; Obesity; Randomized Controlled Trial; Underserved Populations

$100,000

French extension of the Training pre-service EArly CHildhood educators in physical activity study (TEACH-FR)

Co-investigatorSSHRC2022Insight Grants

Principal investigators: Vanderloo, Leigh M.

Keywords: early childhood education; professional development; physical activity; French

$199,443

French extension of the Training pre-service EArly CHildhood educators in physical activity study (TEACH-FR)

Co-investigatorSSHRC2022Insight Grants

Principal investigators: Vanderloo, Leigh M.

Keywords: early childhood education; professional development; physical activity; French

$99,953

Leveraging Kindness to Enhance Post-secondary Students' Academic Success: A Transdisciplinary Synthesis

Principal investigatorSSHRC2019Connection Grants

Principal investigators: Irwin, Jennifer D.

Keywords: kindness; post-secondary students; innovation

$24,804

Hockey Fans in Training (Hockey FIT): A pragmatic cluster randomized controlled trial of a gender-sensitized weight loss and healthy lifestyle program for men who are overweight or obese

Co-investigatorCIHR2017Project Grant

Principal investigators: Petrella, Robert J; Sharma, Arya M

Keywords: Cluster Design; Health Behaviour Modification; Health Technology; Healthy Eating; Men'S Health; Overweight/Obese; Physical Activity; Pragmatic Research; Process Evaluation; Weight Loss

$948,600

HealtheSteps™: Engaging Boys and Men in a Healthier Lifestyle

Co-investigatorCIHR2014Team Grant: Boys' and Men's Health - LOI

Principal investigators: Petrella, Robert J; McCrea-Logie, Jennifer; Burke, Shauna M; Gilliland, Jason A; Warburton, Darren E

Keywords: Accessibility; Chronic Disease Prevention; Community Engagement; Family Practice; Health Promotion; Health Technology; Lifestyle Intervention; Point Of Care; Rural And Remote

$9,980

Supporting Physical Activity in the Childcare Environment: The SPACE Study

Co-investigatorCIHR2013Operating Grant

Principal investigators: Tucker, Patricia

Keywords: Acclerometer; Childcare; Physical Activity; Preschoolers; Randomized Control Trial

$342,802

Are Canadian Preschoolers Sufficiently Active? An Objective Assessment of Physical Activity Levels in Childcare and Full-Day Early Learning Centres

Co-investigatorCIHR2010Operating Grant: Population Health Intervention Research

Principal investigators: Tucker, Patricia; Killip, Steve M; Rae, Anne

Keywords: Accelerometers; Childcare; Environment; Full Day Kindergarten; Physical Activity; Preschool-Aged Children

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

Profile data last refreshed on November 9, 2025 from the university directory, publication records and CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding.

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Jennifer Irwin

Research

Latest papers

Latest funding

Obesity management for kidney TRANSPLANTation: protocol for the vanguard phase of an innovative randomised controlled trial, embedded in routine care (OK-TRANSPLANT 2).

Understanding physical activity through the biopsychosocial model of health in young adults (19-30 years of age) with intellectual and developmental disabilities: A mixed methods systematic review.

A lot on their plates? Examining the on-shift eating and drinking habits of Canadian emergency medicine physicians.

The efficacy of the TEACH e-Learning course at improving early childhood educators’ physical activity and sedentary behaviour self-efficacy, knowledge, intentions, and perceived behavioural control: a randomized controlled trial

Exploring the prevalence of nomophobia in a Canadian university: An environmental scan.

The influence of the physical environment and sociodemographic characteristics on children's mode of travel to and from school.

Prevalence of sufficient physical activity among parents attending a university.

Sport fandom to engage newcomers to Canada in type 2 diabetes prevention: A pilot, cluster randomized controlled trial of a community-based health behaviour change and exercise intervention (FIT for Newcomers)

STRIDES Kidney: Semaglutide Therapy, Renal health, Individualized diet, Daily exercise, Engagement through coaching and Support Kidney

French extension of the Training pre-service EArly CHildhood educators in physical activity study (TEACH-FR)

French extension of the Training pre-service EArly CHildhood educators in physical activity study (TEACH-FR)

Leveraging Kindness to Enhance Post-secondary Students' Academic Success: A Transdisciplinary Synthesis

Hockey Fans in Training (Hockey FIT): A pragmatic cluster randomized controlled trial of a gender-sensitized weight loss and healthy lifestyle program for men who are overweight or obese

HealtheSteps™: Engaging Boys and Men in a Healthier Lifestyle

Supporting Physical Activity in the Childcare Environment: The SPACE Study

Are Canadian Preschoolers Sufficiently Active? An Objective Assessment of Physical Activity Levels in Childcare and Full-Day Early Learning Centres

Frequent collaborators

Patricia Tucker

Jason Gilliland

Valerie Carson

Patti-Jean Naylor

Sonja Reichert

Stephanie Dixon

Laura Brunton

Alp Sener

Brian Timmons

Kevin Yau

Jennifer Irwin

Research

Latest papers

Latest funding

Obesity management for kidney TRANSPLANTation: protocol for the vanguard phase of an innovative randomised controlled trial, embedded in routine care (OK-TRANSPLANT 2).

Understanding physical activity through the biopsychosocial model of health in young adults (19-30&#xa0;years of age) with intellectual and developmental disabilities: A mixed methods systematic review.

A lot on their plates? Examining the on-shift eating and drinking habits of Canadian emergency medicine physicians.

The efficacy of the TEACH e-Learning course at improving early childhood educators’ physical activity and sedentary behaviour self-efficacy, knowledge, intentions, and perceived behavioural control: a randomized controlled trial

Exploring the prevalence of nomophobia in a Canadian university: An environmental scan.

The influence of the physical environment and sociodemographic characteristics on children's mode of travel to and from school.

Prevalence of sufficient physical activity among parents attending a university.

Sport fandom to engage newcomers to Canada in type 2 diabetes prevention: A pilot, cluster randomized controlled trial of a community-based health behaviour change and exercise intervention (FIT for Newcomers)

STRIDES Kidney: Semaglutide Therapy, Renal health, Individualized diet, Daily exercise, Engagement through coaching and Support Kidney

French extension of the Training pre-service EArly CHildhood educators in physical activity study (TEACH-FR)

French extension of the Training pre-service EArly CHildhood educators in physical activity study (TEACH-FR)

Leveraging Kindness to Enhance Post-secondary Students' Academic Success: A Transdisciplinary Synthesis

Hockey Fans in Training (Hockey FIT): A pragmatic cluster randomized controlled trial of a gender-sensitized weight loss and healthy lifestyle program for men who are overweight or obese

HealtheSteps™: Engaging Boys and Men in a Healthier Lifestyle

Supporting Physical Activity in the Childcare Environment: The SPACE Study

Are Canadian Preschoolers Sufficiently Active? An Objective Assessment of Physical Activity Levels in Childcare and Full-Day Early Learning Centres

Frequent collaborators

Patricia Tucker

Jason Gilliland

Valerie Carson

Patti-Jean Naylor

Sonja Reichert

Stephanie Dixon

Laura Brunton

Alp Sener

Brian Timmons

Kevin Yau

Understanding physical activity through the biopsychosocial model of health in young adults (19-30 years of age) with intellectual and developmental disabilities: A mixed methods systematic review.