Olena Vasylenko

Olena Vasylenko is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at UiT The Arctic University of Norway. Her research focuses on cognitive neuroscience of aging, particularly examining the interplay between motor function, sensory processing, and cognitive decline in older adults. She is a member of the Behavioral Neuroscience, Aging and Dementia research group, contributing to studies on mild cognitive impairment and healthy aging.

Her work explores topics such as manual dexterity decline, gait asymmetries under dual-task conditions, and white matter integrity associations with cognitive-motor performance. She has collaborated extensively with researchers like Marta Maria Gorecka and Claudia Rodriguez-Aranda on projects involving aging populations and neurodegenerative biomarkers.

Key research interests include:

• Cognitive-Motor Interactions
• Healthy Aging Mechanisms
• Neuroimaging Correlates of Aging
• Dual-Task Paradigms
• Sensory-Motor-Cognitive Triad

Her recent articles highlight advancements in understanding how motor function decline relates to cognitive impairments, with a focus on clinical applications for early detection of neurodegenerative conditions.

Advising and grants: While specific grant details are not listed, her collaborative projects suggest involvement in interdisciplinary aging research initiatives. She contributes to teaching modules like 'Cognitive Neuroscience of Aging' and 'Development in Older Adults' at UiT.

Labs/teams: Active member of the Behavioral Neuroscience, Aging and Dementia group, focusing on translational research bridging clinical and experimental neuroscience.