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Lab members

principal investigator

Karen L. Campbell

Assistant Professor
Canada Research Chair in Cognitive Neuroscience of Aging

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

Tiago Guardia S. Silva
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.

A. Dawn Ryan
M.A.

I joined Brock University and the Campbell Neurocognitive Aging lab to pursue graduate studies/research. Broadly speaking, I am interested in the neural mechanisms that underlie effortful and spontaneous cognitive processes such as memory. I hope that by exploring the brain regions and neural systems involved in these processes I can gain a better understanding of how the biology of the brain gives rise to the wonders of the mind.

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.

Sarah Henderson
M.A.

I received my undergraduate degree in Biology and Psychology at Brock University, completing my thesis investigating the neural correlates of healthy aging and memory with Dr. Campbell. I am thrilled to be continuing my research as a graduate student in the lab. I am interested in how age-related changes in neural activity relate to changes in attentional and cognitive ability across the lifespan, and the factors that may promote healthy cognitive aging.

Rosa Torres hernandez

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

Peter HeneN

I am currently in my last year of study at Brock University. In my years at Brock, I've studied psychology, biology and French, and I have decided to pursue graduate studies in psychology. This year I' am really excited to be working with Dr. Campbell and the team to advance the research in the field of Aging. Particularly, I will be investigating prosociality in old age as it pertains to religiosity. I am looking forward to applying all that I have learned in my previous years at Brock and I am just as thrilled about all that I will learn in this hands-on research experience.

Arjun Naipaul

I am currently finishing my undergraduate neuroscience degree here at Brock. I am very fortunate to be completing my thesis in Dr. Campbell’s lab this year, and working closely alongside Tiago as well. Through my thesis I hope to develop a deeper understanding of how sleep and physical activity may be used to protect neurocognitive function in both younger and older adults. I am excited to take what I learn here into my future studies.

Kiran Randhawa

I am currently in my fourth year at Brock University and am completing my thesis in Dr. Campbell’s lab. My focus is on age-related differences in memory, specifically between younger and older adults when it comes to voluntary and involuntary memory. Through my thesis, I hope to gain a better understanding of the impact age has on our episodic memory.

Research assistants

VANNA IBRAHIMI, lab manager

I recently achieved a bachelor's degree in psychology and sociology at Brock. I have volunteered in many research labs at Brock before I joined the Neurocognitive Aging Lab. I was previously interested in the social psychological aspect of aging; however, I am now wanting to gain a perspective on the neurocognitive aspect of aging. I am excited to be involved in this lab. I am really looking forward to learning new things and working with the team.

Edyta Houshang Tehrani

I am currently finishing second year of my Honours Undergraduate Degree Program in Psychology here at Brock University. I recently joined the Campbell Neurocognitive Aging Lab as one of the research assistants in order to gain more experience in the area of research as I work towards my goal of graduate studies later on. My interests in Psychology are very wide and neurocognitive functioning across the lifespan is one of them. I feel very excited and honoured to work together with such a great team.

Uroog Mohammed

I recently completed the Child Health program at Brock University. I have joined the Neurocognitive aging lab as a volunteer research assistant and have currently been helping with the Hormones Across Lifespan study. I am looking forward to assisting with other upcoming studies as well. Previously, I was a research assistant in the Adolescent Development Lab at Brock. I am now hoping to gain valuable experience and further enhance my knowledge in the Neurocognitive field of Psychology. I am excited to be a part of this lab and work alongside the lab members!

ALI MOZDI

I am an Undergraduate Psychology student at Brock. Joining the Neurocognitive Aging lab is a great opportunity that I am excited for, I aim to give all my effort not only in helping in the lab but to also increase my depth of knowledge. I see this not only as a chance to learn but to grow as a person, Neurocognitive Psychology are one of my biggest interests in my studies and I hope to appreciate the field more by participating here and being able to use what I learn into practice in my life.

ISHAAN SACHDEVA

I am currently pursuing my Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree at Brock University. I have joined the Campbell Neurocognitive Aging lab as a Research Assistant in order to gain valuable experience and understanding in Psychology, especially in topics related to cognition, memory and aging. I would like to pursue graduate studies in the future, and believe that this will be a great opportunity towards my future goals. I am looking forward to spending my time in this wonderful lab

Nameera Siddque

I am currently pursuing my undergraduate degree in Psychology here at Brock. I am passionate about neuropsychology and am hoping to focus my future thesis on memory and attention. To be part of the Campbell Neurocognitive Lab as a research assistant would help me succeed in my goals of doing so. I hope to acquire invaluable knowledge and experience in my time here.

Ronnie Smitko

I am a second year student here at Brock University, currently pursuing my Honours Degree in the Psychology Program. I have recently joined the Campbell Neurocognitive Aging lab as a Research Assistant to gain knowledge and experience that will help me in reaching my goal of graduate studies. I enjoy working around such a great team of researchers, and look forward to my future here at the CNA Lab.

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)
Ethan Foy (2017-2018: Honours thesis student)
Amy Holliday (2017-2020: Research assistant; Lab manager; Graduate student, Social and Personality Psychology, Brock University)
Manvir Kaler (2019-2020: Research assistant)
Ellyana Martin (2018-2019: Research assistant)
Mackenzie Sanderson (2018-2020: Research assistant)
Chelsea Teepell (2018-2019: Research assistant)

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)
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)
Daniel Schacter (Harvard University)
Meredith Shafto (University of Cambridge)
Lorraine Tyler (University of Cambridge)