University of Florida · PhysiologyThe Gait Cognition Lab
Rachael D Seidler · Gainesville, Florida
Research Focus
Dr. Rachael D. Seidler's lab focuses on understanding how the brain controls movement and thinking, particularly in older adults at risk for Alzheimer's disease and related conditions. By studying the relationships between walking, cognition, and the brain's vestibular system, the lab aims to identify early indicators of cognitive decline and develop interventions to improve mobility and cognitive function. Their research could help people maintain their independence as they age.
Alzheimer's diseasegaitcognitionvestibular systemcognitive declineagingearly biomarkersmobilityspatial navigation
Research Aims
4AIM 01Determine brain structure and network segregation in vestibular-motor and vestibular-hippocampal regions in individuals with subjective cognitive decline.
AIM 02Identify spectral power differences in EEG during walking between those with subjective cognitive decline and typical aging.
AIM 03Restore vestibular network segregation using tDCS to enhance mobility and cognition.
AIM 04Investigate blood biomarkers for their role in brain-behavior associations related to cognitive decline.
Skills the Lab Values
electroencephalography (EEG)functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)cognitive assessmentsmotor function testingdata analysisbiomarker analysisneurological assessmentstranscranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)spatial navigation tasks
Output against the department
Publications308top 15% of dept.43rd of 286
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Citations18ktop 17% of dept.48th of 286
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