students

Our Team

Our Team

students

Our Team

Meet our interdisciplinary community and researcher team

Dr. Angela Roberts

Dr. Angela Roberts

Research Interest/Specialization

Western Health Sciences, Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Joint Appointments School of Communication Sciences and Disorders; Department of Computer Science. Tier 2 CRC in Data Analytics and Digital Health in Cognitive Aging and Dementia.

Dr. Lindsay Nagamatsu

Dr. Lindsay Nagamatsu

Research Interest/Specialization

Associate Professor, School of Kinesiology, Tier 2 CRC in Activity for Brain Health and Aging.

Dr. Kevin Shoemaker

Dr. Kevin Shoemaker

Research Interest/Specialization

Associate Professor, School of Kinesiology, Tier 2 CRC in Activity for Brain Health and Aging.

Dr. Christina Ziebart

Dr. Christina Ziebart

Research Interest/Specialization

Assistant Professor, School of Physical Therapy, Western University.

Dr. Anna Garnett

Dr. Anna Garnett

Research Interest/Specialization

Associate Professor, School of Nursing, Western University

Steve Di Caccia

Steve Di Caccia

Research Interest/Specialization

Program Director, Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging, Western University

Dr. Karen Van Ooteghem

Research Interest/Specialization

Assistant Professor, Faculty of Health, University of Waterloo. Dr. Van Ooteghem studies age-related changes in central nervous system function and the effects of these changes on balance and mobility.

Canadian Center for Activity and Aging

Canadian Center for Activity and Aging

Research Interest/Specialization

The CCAA is a unique, national research and education centre within the Faculty of Health Sciences at Western. It promotes physical activity and well-being for older adults through a combination of basic and applied research, education, and community-based exercise programs

Gray Centre for Mobility and Activity

Gray Centre for Mobility and Activity

Research Interest/Specialization

The Centre is a clinical research center based out of Parkwood Institute. Their mission is to improve mobility and activity for individuals living with complex movement challenges through the intentional integration of clinically driven research with education, training and care.

Regional Geriatric Program Southwestern Ontario

Regional Geriatric Program Southwestern Ontario

Research Interest/Specialization

RGP-SWO brings together geriatric specialists, community partners and researchers to champion advocacy, build provider capacity, and drive innovative strategies that enhance the quality, equity and coordination of care for older adults in the region.

City of London

City of London

Research Interest/Specialization

The City of London (Ontario) is the local municipal government responsible for providing essential services, programs, and infrastructure that support daily life, community well-being, and sustainable growth in London. It oversees services such as parks and recreation, housing stability, social supports, public safety, and civic planning, while engaging residents through City Council and community initiatives

McCormick Care Group

McCormick Care Group

Research Interest/Specialization

McCormick Care Group is a charitable organization in London, Ontario that provides and oversees compassionate long-term care for seniors, community dementia supports, and dementia-focused research to enhance quality of life for people facing aging and dementia challenges.

Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners

Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners

Research Interest/Specialization

The Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners serves London and Southwestern Ontario by providing support, education, and resources for people living with dementia and their caregivers. The organization offers programs, counselling, and community outreach to enhance quality of life and help navigate the challenges of dementia.