Meet our Researchers
Schlegel Chairs
Dr. Allen Power
MD, FACP
Schlegel Chair in Aging and Dementia Innovation
Andrew Costa
PhD
Schlegel Research Chair in Clinical Epidemiology
Carrie McAiney
PhD
Schlegel Research Chair in Dementia; Scientific Director, MAREP
Cosmin Munteanu
PhD
Schlegel Research Chair in Technology for Healthy Aging
Dr. George Heckman
MD, FRCP(C)
Schlegel Research Chair in Geriatric Medicine
Heather Keller
RD, PhD, FDC, FCAHS
Schlegel Research Chair in Nutrition and Aging
Dr. Joanne Ho
MD, FRCPC
Schlegel Chair in Geriatric Pharmacotherapy
Dr. Linda Lee
MD, MCISc(FM), CCFP(COE), FCFP
Schlegel Research Chair in Primary Care for Elders
Lora Giangregorio
PhD
Schlegel Research Chair in Mobility and Aging
Laura Middleton
PhD
Schlegel Research Chair in Dementia and Active Living
Richard Hughson
PhD, FRSC, FCAHS
Schlegel Research Chair in Vascular Aging and Brain Health; Senior Director of Research
Sophiya Benjamin
MBBS, FRCPC, DABPN
Schlegel Chair in Mental Health and Aging
Schlegel Specialists
Jane Kuepfer
PhD, MDiv, RP
Schlegel Specialist in Spirituality and Aging
Kate Dupuis
PhD
Schlegel Innovation Leader in Arts and Aging
Tejal Patel
PharmD
Schlegel Specialist in Medication Management and Aging
Research Scientists
Alexander Wong
PEng, PhD
Research Scientist
Alfred Yu
PhD
Research Scientist
Alison Duncan
PhD, RD, FDC
Research Scientist
Andrew Laing
PhD
Research Scientist
Andrew Robertson
PhD
Research Scientist
Carmelo Mastrandrea
PhD, MD
Research Scientist
Danielle Greaves
PhD
Research Scientist
George Shaker
PhD
Research Scientist
Jen Boger
PhD
Research Scientist
Jennifer Carson
PhD
Research Scientist
Kaylena Ehgoetz Martens
PhD
Research Scientist
Lisa Duizer
PhD
Research Scientist
Myra Fernandes
PhD
Research Scientist
Plinio Morita
PhD
Research Scientist
Sherry Dupuis
PhD
Research Scientist
Taylor Cleworth
PhD
Research Scientist
Past Researchers
At the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA), we work with world-class researchers who are experts in their fields. Below is a list of past researchers who have contributed to enhancing the care and quality of life for older adults everywhere.
James Milligan
Schlegel Specialist
Josie d’Avernas
Former Executive Director, Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging
Linda Sheiban Taucar
Associate Research Chair
Veronique Boscart
CIHR/Schlegel Industrial Research Chair for Colleges in Seniors Care (IRCC)