Instructor

Camila Orsso is a dedicated doctoral student currently enrolled in the Nutrition and Metabolism program at the University of Alberta. Building on her prior academic achievements, Camila holds a master's degree from the same program at the University of Alberta, and a bachelor's degree in Physical Education from the Federal University of Technology – Paraná, Brazil.

Throughout her academic and professional journey, Camila has focused her efforts on improving individuals' physical activity and nutrition behaviors to promote optimal body composition, health, and overall well-being. Her research endeavors have primarily centered around evaluating body composition abnormalities and their impact on health across various age groups and clinical populations. During her master's studies, Camila delved into exploring the reliability and precision of body composition techniques, as well as the associations between body composition abnormalities and cardiometabolic health in children and adolescents.

As Camila continues her pursuit of knowledge and expertise in her doctoral studies, her primary objective is to develop a framework that facilitates multimodal interventions targeting body composition and chronic disease risk factors. An innovative aspect of her research lies in the delivery of these interventions remotely, aiming to enhance accessibility and effectiveness.

Camila's remarkable academic and research accomplishments are reflected in her extensive publication record, comprising over 30 manuscripts. She has also been an active participant in numerous local, national, and international conferences, where she has shared her research findings. Furthermore, Camila's dedication and potential have been recognized through the receipt of several competitive scholarships and awards, which have provided invaluable support for her ongoing research training.

Camila's interests outside of academia include working out and hanging out with her loved ones.