Researchers in this cluster focus on the pathophysiology associated with brain conditions such as dementia, head injury/concussion and stroke. More specific projects focus on areas such as the consequences of concussions on the aging brain and on pharmacological and stem cell interventions to reduce or reverse damage to the brain.
Josef Buttigieg, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Biology, University of Regina
Patrick Neary, Ph.D., Professor, Kinesiology & Health Studies, University of Regina, and Executive Director of the Dr. Paul Scwann Applied Health and Research Centre.
Cameron Mang, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Kinesiology & Health Studies
Hayward, K. S., Neva, J. L., Mang, C. S., et al. (2017). Interhemispheric pathways are important for motor outcome in individuals with chronic and severe upper limb impairment post stroke. Neural Plasticity 2017.
Mang, C. S., Borich, M. R., Brodie, S. M., et al. (2015). Diffusion imaging and transcranial magnetic stimulation assessment of transcallosal pathways in chronic stroke. Clinical Neurophysiology 126(10), 1959-1971.
Mang, C. S., Campbell, K. L., Ross, C. J., and Boyd, L. A. (2013). Promoting neuroplasticity for motor rehabilitation after stroke: Considering the effects of aerobic exercise and genetic variation on brain-derived neurotrophic factor. Physical Therapy 93(12), 1707-1716.
Wadden, K., Peters, S., Borich, M., et al. (2019). White matter biomarkers associated with motor change in individuals with stroke: A continuous theta burst stimulation study. Neural Plasticity 2019.
For more information, contact cluster leader Dr. Josef Buttigieg at Josef.Buttigieg@uregina.ca or Dr. Patrick Neary at Patrick.Neary@uregina.ca
The CAH 2025-2026 Distinguished Public Lecture, "Don't Panic! It's Just Aging." with Dr. Sally Chivers of Trent University, is now available on our YouTube channel:
https://youtu.be/rlf6kdKWszk
Our screening & panel discussion last night had an engaged audience as panelists discussed dementia care, opportunities & challenges.
Thanks to panelists @AlzheimerSK CEO Kaleta Strain, Santa Maria Exec Dir Kelly Chessie, and caregiver Don Ross for their time & valuable insights
Over 100 people attended the @UofRAgingCentre panel discussion on whether Canada can do better with dementia care. Thanks to the panelists Strain, Kelly Chessie and Don Ross.
TOMORROW!
Join us for "Dementia Care in Canada: Can We Do Better?", a public screening of documentary-style news segments on dementia and innovations long-term care, followed by a panel discussion and Q & A.
Thurs., March 19, 2026
6:30pm
Education Auditorium
Main U of R Campus
The U of R's Centre on Aging and Health will host, "Dementia Care in Canada: Can We Do Better?" for Brain Awareness Week on Thurs March 19 at 6:30pm!
Screening of documentary-style segments on dementia and innovations in long-term care, followed by a panel discussion with Q & A.
Education Auditorium
Main U of R Campus
Open to the Public. Free admission.
Free parking evenings after 5PM (in all surface Public, M and Z parking lots). Parking lots 3, 6 & 2 recommended (accessible parking available with permit). Time limits on parking apply (where signed).
Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for the 2025-2026 Distinguished Public Lecture, "Don't Panic! It's Just Aging" with Dr. Sally Chivers of Trent University!
