Alicja Cieslak

Dr. Alicja Cieslak serves as a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Neurosciences at the University of Calgary, specializing in Cognitive Neurosciences, Movement Disorders, and General & Urgent Neurology. Her clinical practice spans dedicated clinics addressing neurodegenerative conditions, cognitive impairment, and urgent neurological care.

Educational background:

• Medical Degree: University of Alberta
• Neurology Residency: University of British Columbia
• Cognitive Neurosciences Fellowship: University of Calgary (2015-2017)

Her research program centers on Vascular Cognitive Impairment therapeutic strategies and Mild Behavioural Impairment as an early indicator of neurodegenerative diseases. She investigates cognitive trajectories in Parkinson's disease and related syndromes, examining how behavioral changes precede measurable cognitive decline. This work integrates clinical observation with longitudinal patient assessment to identify prodromal markers.

Scientific Awards:

• No specific awards documented in source materials

Dr. Cieslak maintains active clinical-research integration since joining faculty in 2017, with scholarly activity emerging from fellowship work under Drs. Eric Smith and Zahinoor Ismail. While specific grant details aren't provided, her ongoing clinic-based research suggests sustained funding support for neurodegenerative disease studies.

She operates within the University of Calgary's clinical neuroscience infrastructure, contributing to both the Cognitive Neurosciences and Movement Disorders clinics. Her practice exemplifies translational medicine through direct application of research insights into patient assessment protocols, particularly regarding cognitive-behavioral interfaces in movement disorders.