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Dr. Parminder Raina is a Professor in the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact at McMaster University, with a focus on the epidemiology of aging and geroscience. He leads the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) and directs the McMaster Evidence-based Practice Center. His work bridges biological, social, and policy aspects of aging, emphasizing interdisciplinary research from cellular mechanisms to societal impacts.
- B.Sc., University of Saskatchewan
- PhD, University of Guelph
Dr. Raina’s research integrates aging biology, chronic disease prevention, and health equity. Recent projects examine:
- Frailty subdomains (physical, psychological, cognitive, social)
- Urban greenness effects on mental health
- Time-exercise-glycemia relationships
- AI-driven vertebral fracture detection
His publications span machine learning applications, chronic disease algorithms, and pandemic impacts on aging populations. Key awards include the Canada Research Chair in Geroscience and the Labarge Chair.
- CIHR Investigator Award
- Ontario Premier's Research Excellence Award
Dr. Raina mentors through grants and leads international collaborations, including the IRanian Longitudinal Study on Ageing and MINDMAP project. His McMaster Monitoring My Mobility Study (MacM3) explores aging-related mobility biomarkers.
