Aging-focused researchers at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ

meet the team

Below is a list of aging-focused researchers, and other faculty and staff members who participate in the Network for Aging Research (NAR). Learn more about our history.

Arts

Economics

English Language and Literature

Psychology
ramona bobocel
Ramona BobocelÌý; Research Website - Fairness at Work Lab
james danckert
James Danckert Former Canada Research Chair (Tier II) in Cognitive Neuroscience; Researcher, NPD;Ìý;
richard eibach
Richard Eibach Faculty of Arts Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies;Ìý
myra fernandes
Myra Fernandes Cognitive Neuroscience Research Area Head; Director, WRAP Pool; Research Scientist, ; Researcher, NPD; ; Research Website
igor grossmann
Igor Grossmann ;
ian mcgregor
Ian McGregor Experimental Science of Human Motivations and Relations;
uzzma rehman
Uzma Rehman ; Research Website
micheal ross
Michael Ross Distinguished Professor Emeritus;Ìý

Sociology and Legal studies

Engineering

Civil and Environmental Engineering

Electrical and Computer Engineering
kerstin dautenhahn
Kerstin DautenhahnÌýCanada 150 Research Chair in Intelligent Robotics;ÌýDirector of the Social and Intelligent Robotics Research Laboratory (SIRRL);Ìý
Moojan Ghafurian
Moojan Ghafurian; Co-director ofÌýSocial and Intelligent Robotics Research Lab (SIRRL);Ìý;
danica kulic

Dana KulicÌý

Currently on leave from UW and is serving as

alfred yu
Alfred YuÌýAssistant Vice-President (Research and International);ÌýDirector of NSERC CREATE Program on Next-Generation Innovations in Ultrasonics (N-GENIUS);Ìý; Research Website -Ìý
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Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering (MME)

Systems Design Engineering
jennifer boger
Jennifer Boger Schlegel Chair in Technology for Independent Living, RIA;; Research WebsiteÌý-ÌýIntelligent Technologies for Wellness and Independent Living Lab
shi cao
Shi Cao ; Research WebsiteÌý-ÌýHuman OptimizationÌýModelling Lab (HOMLab)
jonathan kofman
Jonathan KofmanÌýCross-appointed inÌýDepartment of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering;Ìý;
katja mombaur
Katja Mombaur Canada Excellence Research Chair; Joint appointment with Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering; Cross-appointed in Applied Mathematics; ; Research Website
Dr. Cosmin Munteanu
Cosmin Munteanu Schlegel Research Chair in Technology for Healthy Aging;
thomas willett
Thomas WillettÌýDirector, Biomedical Engineering graduate program; ; Research WebsiteÌý-ÌýÀ¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Composite Biomaterial Systems Lab

Environment

Environment, Resources and Sustainability

Geography and Environmental Management

School of Planning

ÌýHealth

Kinesiology and Health Sciences
stacey acker portrait
Stacey Acker ; Research Website -ÌýBiomechanics of Human Mobility Lab
Jason Au
Jason AuÌý; Research Website -ÌýVascular Observations through Research on Technology and Exercise (VORTEX) Lab
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Michael Barnett-CowanÌýAssociate Chair of Graduate Studies;
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Michaela Devries-Aboud
clark dickerson
Clark Dickerson Canada Research Chair in Shoulder Mechanics;ÌýCross-appointedÌýin Systems Design Engineering;
robin duncan
Robin DuncanÌýCross-appointed in Biology;Ìý; Research Website - Lipid Enzyme Discovery Lab
lora Giangregorio
Lora Giangregorio Research Scientist, ; ; Research Website - Bone Health and Exercise Science Lab (BonES)
richard hughson
Richard Hughson Research Scientist, ; Schlegel Research Chair, Vascular Aging and Brain Health;
heather keller
Heather Keller Schlegel Research Chair, ; Research Scientist, Agri-food for Healthy Aging;
andrew laing
Andrew Laing Director, Injury Biomechanics and Aging Laboratory; Research Scientist, ;
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Monica MalyÌýUniversity Research Chair;Ìý; Research Website -ÌýMobilize Clinical Biomechanics Lab
bill mcilroy
Bill McIlroy Researcher, Neurological Patient Database (NPD); Senior Scientist at ;Ìý; Research Website -ÌýNeuroscience, Mobility and Balance Lab (NiMBaL)
laura middleton
Laura Middleton Research Scientist, ; Schlegel Research Chair in Dementia and Active Living; Researcher, Neurological Patient Database (NPD); ; Research Website - Brian and Body Lab
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Marina MourtzakisÌýCross-appointed in School of Public Health Sciences; Associate Dean, Research;; Research Website -ÌýIntegrative Metabolism and Body Composition (IMBC) Lab
Ewa Niechwiej-Szwedo
Ewa Niechwiej-Szwedo ; ResearchÌýÌý-ÌýVisuomotor Development and Learning Lab
joe quadrilatero
Joe QuadrilateroÌýCross-appointed in Biology;Ìý; Research Website -ÌýSkeletal Muscle Biology and Cell Death Laboratory
eric roy
Eric Roy Director, À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Research in Aging Participant (WRAP) Pool; Researcher, Neurological Patient Database (NPD); cross appointment with Psychology;
james rush
James Rush Professor, Vice-president Academic Provost;
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Richard Staines Associate Dean of Research; Researcher, Neurological Patient Database (NPD); Research Website -ÌýSensorimotor Integration and Neuroplasticity (SINAPs) Lab
portrait of jackie stapleton
Jackie StapletonÌýLiaison Librarian for School of Public Health and Health Systems and Department of KinesiologyÌý(assists with )
ken stark
Ken Stark Canada Research Chair in Nutritional Lipidomics; Research Scientist, ; ; Research Website -ÌýLaboratory of Nutritional Lipidomics
russell tupling
Russell Tupling Chair, Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences;Ìý; Research Website -ÌýSERCA Pumps in Muscle, Metabolism and Physiology Lab
karen van ooteghem
Karen Van Ooteghem
richard wells
Richard WellsÌýProfessor Emeritus;ÌýFormer Director, Centre of Research Expertise for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders (CRE-MSD);

Recreation and Leisure Studies

School of Public Health Sciences
ashok chaurasia
Ashok Chaurasia
peter hall
Peter HallÌýCross-appointed to Psychology and Pharmacy;Ìý; Research Website -ÌýPrevention Neuroscience Laboratory
george heckman
George Heckman Schlegel Research Chair, Geriatric Medicine; Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at McMaster University;Ìý
john hirdes
John Hirdes Senior Canadian Fellow Board Member, interRAI;
craig janes
Craig JanesÌýProfessor Emeritus;
lili liu
Lili Liu Dean of Faculty of Health;Ìý
Carrie McAiney
Carrie McAiney ; Adjunct Professor, Department of Family Medicine, McGill University;Ìý
john mielke
John MielkeÌýCross-appointed to Biology and Pharmacy;Ìý
plinio morita
Plinio MoritaÌýDirector, NAR; Cross-appointed toÌýSystems Design Engineering;ÌýResearch Scientist, ; Assistant Professor (status only), Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto;Ìý Research Scientist, Centre for Global eHealth Innovation, Techna Institute, University Health Network;Ìý; Research Website -ÌýUbiquitous Health Technology Lab (UbiLab)
anita myers
Anita MyersÌýDistinguished Professor Emerita; Cross-appointed to Kinesiology;Ìý
mark oremus
Mark Oremus Associate Scientific Director, ; Associate Researcher, ;
chris perlman
Chris Perlman ; Research Website -ÌýMental Health and Addictions Policy and Systems Research Group
paul stolee
Paul StoleeÌýDistinguished Professor Emeritus;ÌýFormer Director ofÌýNAR;
suzanne tyas
Suzanne Tyas ; Research Website -ÌýEpidemiology of Cognitive Aging and Resilience ResearchÌýGroup

Mathematics

Applied Mathematics
Dr. Anita Layton
Anita LaytonÌýCross-appointed to Computer Science, Pharmacy, and Biology; Canada 150 Research Chair in Mathematical Biology and Medicine;ÌýAssociate Dean, Research and International, Faculty of Mathematics;ÌýÌýChair, UW's Research Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Council; ; Research Website

Computer Science
jesse hoey
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Dr. Edith Law

ÌýCo-director of ;Ìý;

pascal poupart
Canada CIFAR AI Chair at theÌý;Ìý;

Data and Artificial Intelligene Institute

Statistics and Actuarial Science

Science

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

School of Optometry and Vision Science

School of Pharmacy

Conrad Grebel University College

Theological Studies

Renison University College

School of Social Work

St. Jerome's University

Philosophy
Andrew Stumpf
Andrew Stumpf Cross-appointed to Religious Studies;ÌýActing Director, Health Humanities

Staff members at UÀ¶Ý®ÊÓƵ

Office of Research
andrew barker
Andrew Barker Director, Institutional Research
leslie copp
Leslie Copp Associate Director, Funding Agencies and Non-Profit Sponsors

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