Angela Roberts is an Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders and Computer Science (joint). She holds the Canada Research Chair in Data Analytics and Digital Health in Cognitive Aging and Dementia and is Co-Director of the Collaborative Specialization in Machine Learning in Health and Biomedical Sciences. She holds research appointments at Northwestern University (Chicago), The University of Chicago, and the Canadian Centre of Activity and Aging. Dr. Roberts' research seeks to understand models of cognitive aging from neurodegenerative brain diseases to exceptional cognitive aging as part of a larger research program that focuses on aging well. SUPER AGERS!!
Her influence extends to health charity organizations as a research board member for Parkinson Canada and an author of internationally distributed patient and family education materials. Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario will be an Event Sponsor for this presentation by Dr. Roberts on February 6th.
Angela was previously awarded the Queen’s Jubilee Medal of Honour for contributions to improving the quality of life for individuals with Parkinson’s and their care partners.
