CRIR Researcher Marc Roig Receives International Media Coverage for His Latest Study

The CRIR is proud to highlight the remarkable international media attention received by Marc Roig Pull, Ph.D., researcher at the CRIR-Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital, Santé Québec Laval and professor at McGill University. A recent study conducted by his laboratory has generated significant interest worldwide, underscoring the impact and relevance of the research carried out within our network.

 

🧠 Exercise and Sleep Deprivation: Compelling Findings

The study shows that just 20 minutes of moderate‑to‑vigorous exercise can preserve memory as effectively as a 90‑minute nap after a prolonged period of sleep deprivation (30 hours). Participants who exercised or slept performed approximately 22% better on memory tests compared to those who received no intervention.

These findings highlight a simple, accessible, and low‑cost strategy to support individuals facing sleep loss—particularly in sectors where errors can have serious consequences, such as healthcare, transportation, and emergency services.

🌍 International Media Coverage

🔎 Showcasing CRIR Expertise

As a professor at McGill University,  Marc Roig Pull, Ph.D.,already benefits from strong media dissemination through the institution. However, this international coverage represents an important opportunity to highlight the expertise developed at the CRIR and at the Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital (JRH).

See Marc Roig Pull’s researcher profile (PhD) here

 

We warmly invite the CRIR community to explore this study and the extensive media content it has generated. These results illustrate the strength of the research conducted within our network and its concrete impact on health, human performance, and safety in critical sectors.

The Scientific Directorate of CRIR

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CRIR | 31 August 2026