Kim Cullen, PhD 

Associate Professor

School of Human Kinetics and Recreation 

Division of Population Health and Applied Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine 

Memorial University of Newfoundland

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Dr. Kim Cullen is an Associate Professor in the School of Human Kinetics and Recreation at Memorial University of Newfoundland, with a cross-appointment in the Division of Population Health and Applied Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine. She is a kinesiologist and applied scientist whose work spans biomechanics, motor learning, ergonomics, and knowledge translation, with a focus on translating movement science into practice.

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Dr. Cullen has over 30 years of experience in canine sport as a competitor, coach, and judge, with a particular focus on agility. Her commitment to the sport led her to pursue doctoral research examining risk factors for injury in canine agility – the first PhD-level research programme dedicated to this area – contributing foundational evidence to a discipline that had previously relied largely on experiential knowledge.

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Through her applied knowledge translation work, including the Canines in Motion initiative, Dr. Cullen applies principles from movement science to advance evidence-informed training, performance, and course design. Her work emphasizes accessibility, inclusion, and thoughtful system design to support durable, effective dog–handler partnerships and to reduce injury risk while enhancing performance.