Nathalie Bier

Nathalie Bier is a Full Professor at the School of Rehabilitation, University of Montreal, affiliated with the Research Center of the Montreal Institute of Geriatrics (CRIUGM). Her work focuses on cognitive disorders in aging, assistive technologies for elderly independence, and community-based home support systems.

• Ph.D. in Clinical Sciences – Geriatrics, University of Sherbrooke (2007)
• Postdoctoral Fellowship in Cognitive Sciences, Laval University Research Center (2010)

Her research explores:

• Functional profiles of elderly individuals with cognitive impairments
• Development and usability of assistive technologies for cognition
• Telemonitoring systems for home care
• Impact of social and environmental factors on aging populations
• Ethical considerations in smart home technologies

Recent publications emphasize assistive technology design, telemonitoring in homecare, and cognitive rehabilitation for posterior cortical atrophy. Her work integrates interdisciplinary collaborations with community stakeholders through Living Lab frameworks.