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principal investigator

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Karen L. Campbell

Associate Professor
Canada Research Chair in Cognitive Neuroscience of Aging

karen.campbell@brocku.ca
905-688-5550 ext. 4281

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POstDoctoral Fellow

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Selma Lugtmeijer
​Ph.D. 

I am a postdoctoral researcher in the Campbell Neurocognitive Aging lab. My research focusses on neural networks of visual working memory in relation to aging. Using functional brain imaging studies, I examine age differences in functional connectivity during different stages of working memory. Understanding how memory function and related neural processes change with age is of vital importance with an aging population.

Graduate students

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​Tiago Guardia 
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M.a.

I'm a new PhD student at Brock University and joined the Campbell Neurocognitive Aging lab to investigate the impact of lifestyle and demographic variables on brain function and cognitive health during the aging process. Understanding how age-related changes in the brain can be influenced by daily life is important for the development of future interventions for cognitive reserve formation, neurodegeneration prevention and achievement of healthy aging. I'm very excited to get deep into my studies and bring collaborations to these discoveries.
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A. Dawn Ryan
​M.A.

I’m a PhD-candidate in the Campbell Neurocognitive Aging lab. Recently, my research has focused on the neurocognitive mechanisms that underlie episodic simulation of future events. More specifically, I am interested in teasing apart the use of episodic and semantic memory in simulating potential future events. I hope that by exploring the neurocognitive mechanisms that give rise to these processes I can gain a better understanding of how the biology of the brain gives rise to the wonders of the mind.
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Emily E. DaviS
M.A.

​ I am currently a Ph.D. student in Dr. Campbell's lab. My research focus is on how age-related changes in attentional control influence long-term and visual working memory. Further, I am interested in using tools such as eye-tracking, EEG, and fMRI to explore the neural underpinnings of these cognitive processes. In the future, I am interested in exploring lifestyle factors, such as exercise, that may attenuate age-related cognitive changes.
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Sarah Henderson
M.A.​

I am a PhD student in the Campbell Neurocognitive Aging Lab. I completed my undergraduate thesis and Masters work at Brock University with Dr. Campbell. I am interested in using EEG to investigate how age-related differences in executive processes (such as attentional control) influence memory performance across the lifespan. In my current work, I aim to apply methods that might more closely approximate everyday experiences to help us better understand the factors that contribute to healthy aging. ​
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Rosa Torres 

I am a graduate student under joint supervision of Professor Karen Campbell and Professor Stephen Emrich. I completed my undergraduate degree in Biology for Health Sciences and Psychology at U of T.  My main interest is studying the age-related changes in the efficiency of memory and attention, and how these changes may be reflected in neural mechanisms. Through my research, I hope to get a better understanding of healthy aging and potential interventions to increase the efficiency of cognitive processes, especially in old age.  

Honours Thesis Students

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Megan Fazekas

I am currently in my fourth year at Brock University in the Honours Undergraduate Degree Program of Psychology. To complete my thesis, I will be working under the supervision of Dr. Campbell and Alison O’Connor. My research interests include understanding the age related differences of implicit and explicit attitudes towards people of different races in court. I am excited to work within this lab and gain experience conducting research relating to the legal system.
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​EDYTA HOUSHANG TEHRANI

I am currently in the fourth year of my Honours Undergraduate Degree Program in Psychology here at Brock University. I joined the Campbell Neurocognitive Aging Lab as one of the research assistants two years ago in order to gain more experience in the area of research as I work towards my goal of graduate studies later on.  This academic year, I will be completing Honours Thesis under Dr. Campbell's supervision. My interests in Psychology are very wide and neurocognitive functioning across the lifespan is one of them. I feel very thankful and honoured to work together with such a great team.

Research assistants

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Ron Smitko,
​lab manager

I am currently in my fourth year of psychology here at Brock. I have had the excellent opportunity to work with the team at Campbell Neurocognitive Aging Lab for the past three years, assisting in a variety of aging research projects. I am very excited to be continuing my work here as a thesis student. I will be studying the effect that novel scenarios have on our ability to accurately generate scene imagery across the lifespan. I look forward to carrying this experience into my graduate studies in the near future​​​​​.
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Luke Atack

I am an undergraduate student in the Psychology department at Brock. I am interested in neuropsychology regarding how our physiology and experience interact to produce our behaviours. I am very excited for a behind the scenes look at how Dr. Campbell and the other researchers in the CNA lab investigate issues regarding aging and memory. I’m hoping the knowledge and experiences I will gain working with the lab will prepare me for my thesis project the following year as well as for my future career path.
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​JULIA CERMINARA

I recently completed my undergraduate degree in Public Health with a minor in Psychology and I will be continuing my education in Brock University’s Master of Applied Gerontology. I joined the Campbell Neurocognitive Aging Lab as a volunteer research assistant because I want to gain aging related research experience. I am very thankful for this opportunity as it will help me in achieving my future career goal. I am looking forward to helping out in the lab and working with everyone. ​
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Alec Chunta

I am currently in my third year of the medical sciences program here at Brock. I am very excited to join the Neurocognitive Aging lab as a research assistant to broaden my understanding of psychological concepts and brain function. This lab will give me a chance to gain research and personal experience that I can apply to future academic and social endeavors. I am looking forward to working in a cohesive group and gaining knowledge along the way!
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Ianthia D'Silva

​I am currently completing my final year of my Honors Comprehensive degree in Psychology at Brock University. Becoming part of the Neurocognitive Aging Lab will enable me to gain more hands on experience in the field, through a topic I find much interest in. I aim to pursue further education in the field and hope that the skills developed in this lab can be applied to my future endeavours. This opportunity will allow me to learn, as well as grow further into the person I hope to be. Neurocognitive aging is particular interesting to me, from a young age I was made aware of cognitive aging as my grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, which has greatly effected my development and reality. 

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Mark Montesino

I completed my undergraduate studies in the Honours Psychology Program at Brock University. I joined the Campbell Neurocognitive Aging Lab as a volunteer research assistant because I want to expand my knowledge on this area of study and to gain experience in a lab setting. I hope to pursue this field of study in the future through another degree as I find neurocognitive aging to be interesting. It would also allow me to have a better understanding of how to be a better caretaker for my parents in the future. I am very excited and grateful to be a part of this team and I am looking forward to meeting and working with everyone to learn more about how aging can affect psychological capacities in different individuals.​
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Shannon Pereira

I am currently working on an Honours degree in Psychology at Brock University. I am very grateful to be a part of the Neurocognitive lab, as it will give me first-hand experience in my field of study. I will be pursuing graduate studies and being a part of the lab will help me to develop skills that can be applied to my future studies. I am amazed by both of my grandparent’s ability to maintain an independent life at their age, and I look forward to learning more about how individual differences influence aging.
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Calourin Shehata

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Melody Yuan

I am currently pursuing my undergraduate degree in Medical Science at Brock University. The first time I started learning about aging was during my first year in the Introduction to Health Science class. I enjoyed these topics so much, and I wanted to learn more about the changes that happen during aging. Being part of the Campbell Neurocognitive Lab as a research assistant will help me step toward my future goals. I am looking forward to gaining new knowledge and experiences in this lab
My name is Melody and I am currently a second year Psychology student at Brock. I have previously completed a Bachelor’s degree in Illustration at OCAD. I am looking to go into Clinical Psychology for the future. I am interested in the Neurocognitive process through aging and how the different cultures, races, backgrounds would contribute and effect this journey. I view this opportunity of becoming a research assistant in the Campbell Neurocognitive Lab as a way to get research experience, make connections with people and be more prepared for future.
Want to join the team?

​Our lab is just starting out, but we will be growing fast! Interested and motivated students should visit the Get Involved page for more information.

Alumni

Ishani Atukoralalage   (2018-2019: Research assistant; Graduate student, Anatomical Science, Queen's University)
Jessica Callegari   (2017-2018: Research assistant)
Osama Chattha   (2017-2019: Research assistant; Graduate student, Applied Linguistics, Brock University) 
Emily Chemnitz​   (2017-2018: Honours thesis student, NSERC USRA; Graduate student, Epidemiology, University of Western Ontario)
Oakley Frechette   (2020-2021: Match of Minds student)
Ethan Foy   (2017-2018: Honours thesis student)
Peter Henen   (2020-2021: Honours thesis student)
Amy Holliday   (2017-2020: Research assistant; Lab manager; Graduate student, Social & Personality Psychology, Brock University)
Vanna Ibrahimi   (2019-2021: Research assistant; Lab manager)
Manvir Kaler   (2019-2020: Research assistant)
Ellyana Martin   (2018-2019: Research assistant)
Uroog Mohammed   (2019-2022: Research assistant; Lab Manager)
Ali Mozdi   (2020-2022: Research assistant)
Arjun Naipaul   (2020-2021: Honours thesis student)
Kiran Randhawa   (2020-2021: Honours thesis student, NSERC USRA)
Ishaan Sachdeva   (2020-2022: Research assistant)
Mackenzie Sanderson   (2018-2020: Research assistant)
Nameera Siddque   (2020-2022: Research assistant)
Chelsea Teepell   (2018-2019: Research assistant)
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collaborators (past & present)

​Naseem Al-Aidroos (University of Guelph)
Tarek Amer (Collumbia University)
​Roland Benoit (Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Leipzig)
Renée Biss (University of Windsor)
Simon Davis (Duke University)
​Stephen Emrich (Brock University)
Linda Geerligs
 (Donders Institute for Brain Cognition and Behaviour)
Cheryl Grady (Rotman Research Institute, University of Toronto)
Lynn Hasher (Univeristy of Toronto, Rotman Research Institute)
Karl Healey (Michigan State University)
Rik Henson (Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, Cambridge)
Kevin Madore (Stanford University)
Caitlin Mahy (Brock University)
Daniel Schacter (Harvard University)
Meredith Shafto (University of Cambridge)
​Kamen Tsvetanov (University of Cambridge)
Lorraine Tyler (University of Cambridge)
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