Sol Vidal Almela, PhD
University of Granada, Spain
Exercise ACSM Clinical Physiologist
University of Granada
Spain | @sol_vidalalmela
CWHHA member since 2024
Biography
Originally from Spain, I am a PhD candidate in Human Kinetics with a strong background in clinical exercise physiology, 4 peer-reviewed publications (1first author,3secondauthor), and driven by exercise science research. I want to continue advancing our understanding of sex-and gender-based differences in the response to acute and chronic exercise in clinical populations such as patients with heart disease. During my clinical placement as part of my MSc in Clinical Exercise Physiology, I assisted with cardiac and respiratory rehabilitation classes. Together with my previous jobs as a health advisor, these “real-world” experiences allowed me to observe the vast benefits of exercise on health. My passion for cardiac prevention and rehabilitation and women’s heart health has motivated me to join the Alliance. I have been an integral member of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute(UOHI)Trainee Committee for two years where I participate in monthly meetings to organize activities for trainees such as the cardiovascular Research Day conference. This year I was also elected Work-in-Progress Rounds Coordinator, where I demonstrate my leadership skills every week in organizing virtual presentations with 30-40 trainee attendees, and I am an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion representative of the UOHI Trainee Committee. I will transfer the skills that I have developed during these years to the Alliance. Further, I am a strong advocate of gender equality.
