Dr. Val A. Fajardo is an Associate Professor of Kinesiology at Brock University and the Canada Research Chair in Tissue Remodelling and Plasticity throughout the Lifespan. He completed his Ph.D. studies in Kinesiology (Physiology and Nutrition stream) at the University of Waterloo. His current research focuses on finding novel ways to optimize skeletal muscle health and function in health and in disease. His laboratory is investigating the roles of various calcium regulatory proteins and targeting glycogen synthase kinase 3 for age-related muscle loss and fatigue, muscular dystrophy, obesity, diabetes, and spaceflight.