PEOPLE

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

I recently 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 Davis

I completed my undergraduate degree in Psychology at Brock University and am excited to be continuing on as one of Dr. Campbell’s graduate students. I will be investigating the neural mechanisms that underlie age-related changes in memory, perception and attention and how physical activity might impact these changes. Investigating the aging brain is critical to understand what happens as people get older and what types of interventions can benefit the healthy aging process.

Sarah Henderson

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.

Research assistants

Amy holliday, Lab manager

I am a recent graduate of the Psychology program at Brock University, and have previously volunteered for the Neurocognitive Aging lab. I now hope to enhance my knowledge and grow academically in the role of lab manager. My primary interest lies in how attention shifts in the aging process, and I plan to pursue further education in this area of study in the years to come. I know that Dr. Campbell’s lab will provide the experience and support I need to be successful in conducting my own research in the future.

Osama Chattha

I am a fourth year psychology student. Over the past few years I have worked with electrophysiological techniques to examine the sensitivity of early visual ERP’s (P1 & N170) to stimulus properties. Utilizing my background in EEG research, I would like to build upon my knowledge and learn more about the cognitive and neural changes in human memory and aging.

Vanna Ibrahimi

I recently achieved a degree in psychology and sociology at Brock. I have volunteered in many research labs at Brock and I recently joined the Neurocognitive Aging lab as a research assistant. 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.

MANVIR KALER

I am a 4th year student at Brock University, currently finishing up my undergraduate degree with a major in Psychology and minor in Labour Studies. I look forward to gaining experience and knowledge in Neuroscience, especially regarding the differences between adolescents and older adults as well as learning more about the older adult brain in general . I look forward to applying what I have been learning throughout my education and career.

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!

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

Emily Chemnitz (2017-2018: Honours thesis student, NSERC USRA; Graduate student, Epidemiology, University of Western Ontario)
Ethan Foy (2017-2018: Honours thesis student)
Ishani Atukoralalage (2018-2019: Research assistant; Graduate student, Anatomical Science, Queen's University)
Jessica Callegari (2017-2018: 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)