Researcher Profile Detail
Dr. Quincy Almeida
BSc, MSc (McMaster University), PhD (University of Waterloo)
Assistant Professor, Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, Wilfrid Laurier University
Director, Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, Wilfrid Laurier University
BIOGRAPHY
My research is aimed at understanding how brain dysfunction can help discover the underlying mechanisms that allow us to plan and control our everyday activities. My approach involves examining those primarily with neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson's disease, as well as neurological disorders such as stroke and apraxia in comparison to normal healthy popoulations in a variety of control modalities (including upper limb coordination, gait, balance, and speech). Since many of these disorders occur in older adults, I am also interested in the effects of ageing and the potential benefits of rehabilitation.
KEY PUBLICATIONS
Almeida, Q.J., Frank, J.S., Roy, E.A., Patla, A.E., Jog, M.S. (2007) Mechanisms of timing integration and gait variability in Parkinson's disease. Movement Disorders 22(12):1735-1742.
Almeida, Q.J., Frank, J.S., Roy, E.A., Jenkins, M., Spaulding, S., Jog, M.S. (2005) An evaluation of sensorimotor integration during locomotion toward a target in Parkinson's disease. Neuroscience 134(1):283-293.
Johnson, A.M., Almeida, Q.J., Stough, C., Thompson, J.C., Singrayer, R., Jog, M.S. (2004) Visual inspection time in PD: deficits in early stages of cognitive processing. Neuropsychologia 42:577-583.
Almeida, Q.J., Wishart, L.R., Lee, T.D. (2003) Disruptive influences of a cued voluntary shift on coordinated movement in Parkinson's disease. Neuropsychologia 41(4):442-452.
Almeida, Q.J., Black, S.E., Roy, E.A. (2002) Screening for Apraxia: A Short Assessment for Stroke Patients. Brain and Cognition 48:253-258.
RELATED LINKS
Program tests exercise therapy for Parkinson's diseaseParkinson's disease: Can a few simple moves heal her?
Program will Help People with Parkinson's
Research Plus Rehabilitation
Couple Launched Support Group to Help Parkinson's Patients Cope
Parkinsons' Rehab and Research Centre Established
Laurier Establishes Unique Parkinson's Research/Rehabilitation Centre
Laurier Makes Its Mark on Human Movement Research with Recent Conference
Laurier Professor Wins Canadian Research Award
Young Innovator Award
Helping People Walk the Line
CONTACT INFORMATION
| Email: | qalmeida@wlu.ca |
| Phone: | 519.884.1970 ext. 2840 (office); ext. 3924 (Movement Disorders Centre) |
| Address: |
Bricker Academic Building, Room 515 75 University Avenue West Waterloo, ON CANADA N2L 3C5 |