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Jennifer Heisz

Jennifer Heisz
Professor, Kinesiology

Overview

Jennifer J. Heisz, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Brain Health and Aging in the Department of Kinesiology at McMaster University. She directs the NeuroFit lab that examines the effects of physical activity on brain function to promote mental health and cognition in young adults, older adults, and individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. Her debut book called Move the …

Areas of Expertise

Behavioral neuroscience of learning and memory Cognitive sciences Mental health Neurological disorders (except neuromuscular diseases)Neurosciences Sport and exercise psychology

McMaster Affiliations

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McMaster Institute for Music & the Mind

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McMaster Institute for Research on Aging (MIRA)

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McMaster Physical Activity Centre of Excellence (PACE)

Background

Degrees

Postdoctoral Fellow

Rotman Research Institute, Baycrest Centre (2010 - 2013)

Ph.D., Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour

McMaster University (2005 - 2010)

B.Sc., Honours Biology & Psychology, summa cum laude

McMaster University (2000 - 2004)

Contact

heiszjj@mcmaster.ca

(905) 525-9140 ext. 21944

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