Aneta Kielar

Aneta Kielar, PhD, is an Associate Professor at the University of Arizona and Director of the Language and Neuroimaging Research Laboratory. Her work focuses on neural mechanisms underlying language processing in neurological disorders, including stroke, neurodegenerative diseases, and aging. She employs advanced techniques such as fMRI, EEG/MEG, and non-invasive brain stimulation (TMS/tDCS) to study language recovery and cognitive decline.

Key research areas include:

• Effects of stroke on language systems
• Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) and bilingual aphasia
• Electrophysiological markers of language impairment
• Combination therapies for aphasia rehabilitation

Her publications (2016–2025) emphasize translational research linking neural mechanisms to clinical outcomes, with a focus on:

• Phonological deficits in PPA
• Neurorehabilitation strategies post-stroke
• Oscillatory brain activity in aging/dementia

In advising, she mentors students like K.V. Nickels and F. Jebahi, focusing on experimental and clinical aspects of aphasia research. Her lab integrates neuroimaging, behavioral testing, and neuromodulation to advance understanding of language disorders.