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Taylor Schmitz is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology at Western University. He earned his BSc with honors from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where early lab rotations and coursework sparked his interest in cognitive neuroscience. After completing his PhD at the University of Toronto, focused on the relationship between brain aging and cognition using functional magnetic resonance imaging, Schmitz expanded his expertise during postdoctoral training at prestigious institutions such as the University of Cambridge and McGill University. His research emphasizes understanding neuromodulatory systems and their interactions with cortical function, particularly focusing on the cholinergic system's role in brain resilience and vulnerability to neurodegenerative diseases. Schmitz has received several accolades, including the Ontario Early Researcher Award and multiple NSERC awards, and has contributed significantly to the field of neuroscience through collaborative research aimed at unraveling the complexities of brain function and aging. His lab, the Laboratory for Integrative Neuroscience and Cognition Aging, aims to leverage novel neuroimaging methods for better understanding basic mechanisms underlying cognitive processes throughout aging.
Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.