Education
PhD. Epidemiology, U of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada (2019)
MSc. Community Health Sciences, U of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada (2015)
Bachelor of Med Rehabilitation-Physical Therapy, U of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada (2008)
Current Position(s)
Assistant Professor, Division of Medical Sciences, UNBC, Prince George, Canada
Affiliate Assistant Professor-Department of Physical Therapy, UBC, Vancouver, Canada
Research Interests
Current research interests include: i) Metabolic syndrome and obesity ii) measurement and promotion of physical fitness, physical activity, sedentary behaviors, sleep in children and adolescents iii) global health research, iv) clinical research in chronic/non-communicable diseases.
Bio
Dr. Taru Manyanga is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Medical Sciences at the University of Northern British Columbia. He is also affiliated with the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of British Columbia. Taru completed a PhD in Epidemiology, funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research at the University of Ottawa, under Professor Mark S Tremblay’s supervision. Taru is licensed to practice physical therapy in British Columbia. Taru’s research applies an equity lens in examining and promoting childhood and youth fitness, healthy lifestyle behaviors (e.g., physical activity, sleep, less screen time), particularly among rural and underserved populations. Taru is a member of several clinical and research organizations wherein he is actively involved in projects advancing physical therapy and the promotion of healthy active lifestyles for overall health and wellbeing.