Christopher Willie is an experienced researcher with over 10 years conducting human physiology research. He has coordinated large, multi-group research expeditions to Nepal and has worked with elite athletes. Willie has a strong publication record, including over 40 peer-reviewed articles and a book chapter. He holds a PhD from UBC and has received several awards and scholarships for his research.

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CHRISTOPHER K WILLIE, PHD
RESEARCHER | INNOVATOR
CKWILLIE@GMAIL.COM
250. 575. 9485
PROFILE
 Ten years experience conducting human environmental and exercise physiology research
 Coordinated a cross-functional high altitude research expedition to the Nepal Himalaya
 Worked with elite athletes to study their unique physiology and increase their performance
 Designed and managed exercise and heat-stress (thermoregulation) studies
 Strong publication record (41 peer reviewed publications, 1 book chapter)
 Life-long commitment to continuous improvement of my own exercise performance
RESEARCH AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Technical Consultant | Duke University, Human Physiology and Pharmacology Lab
May 2015-Present | Durham, NC,USA
 Designed a tool to detect individuals susceptible to opioid induced respiratory depression
 Built a modified rebreathing and oxygen delivery apparatus
 Linked multiple clinical monitors to a single data acquisition package
 Problem solved and modified the laboratory set-up and study designs
 Standardized data analyses processes
Logistics Coordinator | UBC International Everest Research Expedition
January - June 2012 | Kelowna, BC, Canada; EV-K2-CNR Research Pyramid, Nepal
 Coordinated studies for 25 researchers (~5 research groups) at baseline and high altitude
 Ordered,inventoried, packed,and shipped two tonnes of medical equipment
 Managed use of consumable medical equipment by all research groups at high altitude
Consultant | University ofWestern Australia
February – May 2011 | Perth,Australia
 Trained students and staff to use transcranial Ultrasound during exercise and heat stress
 Advised on initial study designs
Research Assistant. Wellington School of Medicine,University ofOtago
January – June 2010 | Wellington, New Zealand
 Coordinated studies on blood pressure control during exercise
Journalist | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation - Radio
April-September 2006 | Calgary, Canada
 Researched and produced syndicated news stories and short documentaries
 Advised on communication of science,medical, and technology related topics
Research Assistant | John Moore’s University, Department ofSports Science
April-September 2005 | Liverpool, United Kingdom
 Studied human thermoregulation during exercise in hypoxia
 Measures included regional temperature,sweat rates,and subjective ratings of comfort
EDUCATION
Ph.D. | University ofBritish Columbia – Okanagan
May 2010 – June 2014 | Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
Thesis: CerebralBlood Flow In Man: Regulation By Arterial Blood Gases
Supervisor: Prof Philip N. Ainslie

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Bachelor ofHealth Sciences (Hons) | University ofCalgary
September 2003 – April 2007 | Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Thesis Title: The Effect Of Age On The Ventilatory Responses To Hypercapnia And
Submaximal Exercise In Postmenopausal Women
Supervisor: Prof Marc Poulin
MEDIA INTERVIEWS
2014 UBC TV; Shaw-TV. UBC’s Next Big Thing: Chris Willie.
http://ubco.tv/channel/ubcs-next-big-thing/566/
2013 UBC-TV. Cardiovascular research in Croatia.
http://ubco.tv/channel/faculty-health-and-social-development/338/
2013 National Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada
http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Media-Media/2minutes-2minutes/willie-willie_eng.asp
SELECT AWARDS
2014 Endeavour Research Fellowship – Australia ($23,500 AUD)
2011 André Hamer Prize – Highest ranked Canadian Doctoral Student ($10,000)
2011-2014 Vanier Graduate Scholarship; NSERC – Canada ($150,000)
2011 Killam – Donald N. Byers Prize – First-ranked UBC Doctoral student ($3,000)
2011 NSERC – Canada Graduate Scholarship – Canada ($36,000)
2006-2007 Canada Millennium Scholarship – Canada ($8,000)
SELECT PUBLICATIONS
Total Articles published in peer-reviewed journals: 40*
Book chapters: 1
Abstracts:15
*(Complete publication list: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Willie+CK)
1. Willie CK et al. The contribution of arterial blood gases in cerebralblood flow regulation and
fuel utilization in man at high altitude. J Cereb Blood Flow Metab. 2015.
2. Willie CK et al. Regulation of brain blood flow and oxygen delivery in elite breath-hold divers. J
Cereb Blood Flow Metab. 2015 Jan;35(1):66-73.
3. Willie CK, Ainslie PN. Cool head, hot brain: cerebralblood flow distribution during exercise. J
Physiol. 2011 Jun 1; 589(Pt 11):2657-8.
4. Willie CK et al. Neuromechanicalfeatures of the cardiac baroreflex after exercise.
Hypertension. 2011 vol. 57 (5): 927-33.
SELECT ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS
Climbing
 Mount Asgard, Baffin Island, Canada (900m, 5.10+, Grade V)
 North Howser Tower,Bugaboos, Canada (1000m, 5.11 C1, Grade VI)
Trail Running
 Powderface 42 trail marathon, Kananaskis Country, AB, Canada