Schlegel Research Chairs
The RIA has been instrumental in engaging experts in Neuroscience, Geriatric Medicine and Health Care for older adults. There are currently three Schlegel Research Chairs at the University of Waterloo (soon to be four), plus one Schlegel Chair at Conestoga College.
The RIA has proposed a new Schlegel Research Chair in the field of Nutrition and Aging at the University of Waterloo, with a targeted start date of July 2011. This new chair will be responsible for conducting research in clinical human nutrition and will interact with the Agri-food for Healthy Aging (A-HA) program.
To further develop the RIA presence at Conestoga College, another Schlegel Chair will be hired to replace Kristie Clark, as she has moved on to work within the Schlegel Villages as a Director of Nursing Care.
Current Schlegel Research Chairs
Dr. George Heckman
Schlegel Research Chair in
Geriatric Medicine
University of Waterloo
2010-present
Dr. Rich Hughson
Schlegel Research Chair in Brain Health & Vascular Aging
University of Waterloo
2010-present
Dr. Carlos Rojas-Fernandez
Schlegel Research Chair in Geriatric Pharmacotherapy
School of Pharmacy, University of Waterloo
2010-present
Dr. Heather Keller
Schlegel Research Chair in Nutrition & Aging
University of Waterloo
2012 - present
Dr. Veronique Boscart
Schlegel Research Chair in Enhanced Seniors Care
Conestoga College
2012 - present
Former Schlegel Chairs
Dr. Safa Elgamel
Schlegel Research Chair in Neuroscience
University of Waterloo
2008-2010
Kristie Clark
Schlegel Chair for Enhanced Seniors Care
Conestoga College
2008-2010