Iris Lesser

Iris Lesser

PhD

Health sciences, Kinesiology

University of the Fraser valley

Biography:
Dr. Iris Lesser is a certified exercise physiologist, pre and postnatal exercise specialist and an assistant professor at University of the Fraser valley. She is passionate about improving the mental and physical well being of women after the birth of a child through innovative and adaptive physical activity programming.

Research areas of interest:

Postpartum physical activity

Research Themes:

Reproductive Infectious Diseases Maternal & Fetal Health

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