University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus · Biomedical EngineeringTorres-Oviedo Gait Lab
Gelsy Torres-Oviedo · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Research Focus
Dr. Gelsy Torres-Oviedo's lab at the University of Pittsburgh focuses on understanding how cognitive factors influence walking, especially in older adults at risk for Alzheimer's Disease. They investigate how gait—the way we walk—changes when our brains need to pay attention, and how this might indicate risks for cognitive decline. By studying the underlying brain mechanisms involved, the lab aims to improve early detection of Alzheimer's and related conditions.
Alzheimer's Diseasemild cognitive impairmentgait analysisbasal ganglianeuroimagingcognitive declinelocomotor learningattentional controlexecutive function
Research Aims
5AIM 01Investigate gait deficits during walking tasks requiring cognitive input
AIM 02Unveil the neural mechanisms behind cognitive contributions to gait
AIM 03Determine the role of basal ganglia dysfunction on gait markers
AIM 04Explore the connectivity between basal ganglia and executive control networks
AIM 05Enhance the specificity of gait measures as early indicators for Alzheimer's risk
Skills the Lab Values
gait analysisfunctional MRIdata collectionneurobehavioral assessmentsdual-task testingstatistical modelingmotor learning techniquescognitive evaluationsneural connectivity analysis
Output against the department
Publications64bottom 8% of dept.547th of 595
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Citations3.1kbottom 24% of dept.455th of 595
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