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Professor Gail Eskes is a faculty member in the Departments of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, and the Division of Neurology at Dalhousie University's Faculty of Medicine. She leads a $2.8M multidisciplinary project developing cognitive assessment tools for older adults and those with brain disorders. Her research focuses on neuropsychology, aging, cognition, and neurological conditions like stroke and Parkinson’s disease. She holds a PhD from UC Berkeley and has affiliations with the Brain Repair Centre and Healthy Minds Research.
Education:
- A.B. in Psychology, University of California, Berkeley
- PhD in Psychology, University of California, Berkeley
- Postdoctoral Fellowships at Dalhousie University and the Rotman Research Institute
Research Interests: Prof. Eskes studies cognitive aging, visuospatial neglect, and neurorehabilitation. Her work includes developing tools like the Halifax Visual Scanning Test and the Dalhousie Computerized Attention Battery. She investigates interventions such as prism adaptation and combined aerobic-cognitive training to improve cognitive function in stroke survivors and older adults.
Key Contributions: Her team’s research spans neuroplasticity, brain fitness, and the role of IGF-1 in recovery. Notable studies include exploring aerobic exercise’s neuroprotective effects and improving motor and cognitive outcomes post-stroke.
Awards:
- Women of Excellence in Research and Education Award (2016)
- Visiting Scientist, Alberta Heritage Foundation (2008–2009)
- Clinical Research Scholar Award (2002–2007)
Public Engagement: Prof. Eskes has delivered community lectures on brain fitness, aging, and cognitive health, including series at the Halifax Public Library and the Athenaeum Society.
