Dr. Alexandra Fiocco

Director

My research interests center around healthy aging and brain health in late life. More specifically, I am interested in exploring the biological, psychological, and social factors that determine cognitive function in late life. I am also interested in researching preventive measures that enable healthy aging.

Sasha Mallya

MA Student

My research and clinical interests center around improving health and overall quality of life through stress reduction. I am currently examining whether mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and/or progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) can improve psychological well-being and cognitive performance in older adults.

Nurit Postelnik

Undergraduate Honour's Student

Thesis title (working): Body image and the effect on physical and psychological well-being

I am currently pursing my thesis project, which includes aspects such as body image, stress, and their effect on physical and psychological well-being.

Michaelia Young

Undergraduate Honour's Student

Jennifer Boone

Work-Study Student

I currently conduct cognitive tests with participants' pre and post study interventions. I also do general office administration and help with recruiting. In the future, I intend to pursue a PhD in Clinical Psychology with a focus on stress and its relationship to cognitive functioning, self-care habits, and medical treatment compliance.

Victoria Liao

Research Assistant

I obtained my BSc in Psychology from the University of Waterloo. I currently assist in the design and maintainance of the website, as well as participant recruiting. In the future, I aim to pursue a career in healthcare and work in a pediatric or community health setting.

Katherine Zagrodney

Research Assistant

I obtained my BA in Psychology from Wilfrid Laurier University. I currently assist in the implementation of a study examining mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and progressive muscle relaxation (PMR). I plan to apply for graduate school in September 2014, after gaining additional research experience.

Alyssa Bertram

Undergraduate Honour's Student

Thesis title: The association between stress and physical versus psychological health and the moderating effects of coping

Robyn Nastaskin

Undergraduate Honour's Student

Thesis title: Perceived stress, diet self-efficacy, and food intake in undergraduate students