Edward McAuley

Edward McAuley is a Professor of Kinesiology and Community Health at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, with additional appointments in Psychology, Internal Medicine, and the Beckman Institute. His research focuses on physical activity, aging, and well-being.

• University: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Departments: Kinesiology and Community Health, Psychology, Internal Medicine
• Institute: Beckman Institute

McAuley's research examines how physical activity impacts cognitive function, brain structure, and health in older adults and cancer survivors. His work includes studies on exercise interventions, sedentary behavior, and neuroplasticity.

Recent publications highlight trends in neuroscience (e.g., brain connectivity, white matter integrity), aging (e.g., cognitive gains from exercise), and public health (e.g., sedentary behavior in U.S. adults). Collaborations span oncology and neurotrauma research.