Meet our Researchers
Schlegel Research Chairs:
Aaron Jones
PhD
Schlegel Chair in Clinical Epidemiology and Aging
Dr. Allen Power
MD, FACP
Schlegel Chair in Aging and Dementia Innovation
Andrew Laing
PhD
Schlegel Research Chair in Mobility and Aging
Carrie McAiney
PhD
Schlegel Research Chair in Dementia; Scientific Director, MAREP
Cosmin Munteanu
PhD
Schlegel Research Chair in Technology for Healthy Aging
Heather Keller
RD, PhD, FDC, FCAHS, FCNS
Schlegel Research Chair in Nutrition and Aging
Dr. Joanne Ho
MD, FRCPC
Schlegel Chair in Geriatric Pharmacotherapy
Laura Middleton
PhD
Schlegel Research Chair in Dementia and Active Living
Dr. Linda Lee
MD, MCISc(FM), CCFP(COE), FCFP
Schlegel Research Chair in Primary Care for Elders
Richard Hughson
PhD, FRSC, FCAHS
Schlegel Research Chair in Vascular Aging and Brain Health; Senior Director of Research
Dr. Sophiya Benjamin
MBBS, MHSc, FRCPC
Schlegel Chair in Mental Health and Aging
Dr. Tejal Patel
PharmD
Schlegel Research Chair in Medication Management and Aging
Schlegel Specialists:
Research Scientists:
Alexander Wong
PEng, PhD
Research Scientist
Alfred Yu
PhD
Research Scientist
Alison Duncan
PhD, RD, FDC
Research Scientist
Andrew Costa
PhD
Research Scientist
Andrew Robertson
PhD
Research Scientist
Carmelo Mastrandrea
PhD, MD
Research Scientist
Catherine E. Tong
PhD
Research Scientist
Danielle Greaves
PhD
Research Scientist
Eric Hedge
PhD
Research Scientist
Dr. George Heckman
MD, FRCP(C)
Research Scientist
George Shaker
PhD
Research Scientist
Hao Luo
BSc, MSc, PhD
Research Scientist
Jen Boger
PhD
Research Scientist
Jennifer Carson
PhD
Research Scientist
Kaylena Ehgoetz Martens
PhD
Research Scientist
Linda Sheiban Taucar
RN., BSc., BScN., M.Sc.
Research Scientist
Lisa Duizer
PhD
Research Scientist
Lora Giangregorio
PhD
Research Scientist
Myra Fernandes
PhD
Research Scientist
Plinio Morita
PhD
Research Scientist
Sherry Dupuis
PhD
Research Scientist
Taylor Cleworth
PhD
Research Scientist
Past Research Chairs and Specialists:
- Andrew Costa, PhD – Former Schlegel Research Chair in Clinical Epidemiology
- Dr. George Heckman, MD, FRCP(C) – Former Schlegel Research Chair in Geriatric Medicine
- James Milligan – Former Schlegel Specialist in Mobility and Falls
- Josie d’Avernas – Former Executive Director, Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging
- Linda Sheiban Taucar, RN., BSc., BScN., M.Sc. – Former Schlegel Associate Research Chair, Conestoga College
- Lora Giangregorio, PhD – Former Schlegel Research Chair in Mobility and Aging
- Veronique Boscart – Former CIHR/Schlegel Industrial Research Chair for Colleges in Seniors Care (IRCC)