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Researchers & Innovators in Aging
The following showcases some of the researchers and innovators in Ontario who are interested in potential collaborations on topics related to aging and health.
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This list was originally developed in partnership with the Seniors Health Knowledge Network and the Ontario Interdisciplinary Council for Aging and Health.
Researchers & Innovators in Aging
Ada Tang (McMaster University) - Dr Tang and the MacStroke Canada research team are focused on the impact of exercise on cardiovascular health in people with stroke and other conditions. 
Alastair Lamb (Ongwanada) - Alastair is exploring ways to support the aging population of people with developmental disabilities.- Alexandrea Peel (Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health) - Dr. Peel is a collaborator and consultant on multiple projects focusing on rural seniors.
- Amanjot Mona Sidhu (McMaster University) - Dr. Sidhu is an educator whose interest focuses on cannabis use in seniors, education for healthcare professionals, and research.
Andrea Rochon (Queen’s University) - Andrea is a PhD student whose focus is on high-risk medications, polypharmacy, patient safety, and health quality.- Arunika Agarwal (Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health) - Arunika conducts is primarily working on understanding the modifiable risk factors of poor health in old ages, including environmental and socio-economic factors.
Ashwini Namasivayam-MacDonald (McMaster University) - Ashwini's overarching research goal is to develop a more comprehensive and collaborative approach to dysphagia management to improve health and quality of life within the individual and across the family system.- Atul Jaiswal (University of Montreal) - Dr. Jaiswal's work focuses on improving the access to healthcare and health information for older adults with vision and hearing impairment during COVID-19 pandemic.
Birgit Pianosi (Laurentian Research Institute for Aging) - Dr. Pianosi is focused on AFC with the City of Greater Sudbury, Competencies in Gerontology, and sexuality in later life.- Bonnie Schroeder (The Council on Aging of Ottawa) - The Council on Aging (COA) serves as a leading community voice for Ottawa’s seniors in both official languages.