Emily MacDonald is currently pursuing a Master of Rehabilitation Research at Dalhousie University and has recently joined the IMPACTS Lab Team. Her research is supervised by Dr. Myles O’Brien (Université de Sherbrooke) and Dr. Olga Theou (Dalhousie University). Her thesis, « Does Physical Activity Explain the Link Between Frailty and Cognitive Health among Older Adults in the Community and Long-Term Care? », aims to better understand how movement and activity influence cognitive health and independence in aging populations. As part of her research, Emily will conduct in-depth assessments with older adults living both independently and in long-term care settings. Her broader interests focus on the impact of aging and physical activity on cognition, and on developing mobility-based interventions to improve quality of life in long-term care environments. Emily holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Neuroscience from Dalhousie University. She is passionate about aging research and is committed to contributing to healthier, more independent lives for older adults. Welcome Emily!