Events at: Robert F. Osborne Centre - Unit 1, Room 203

Emma Nielsen’s MSc Thesis Proposal

Title:“A methodological comparison of real and virtual visual perturbations on postural stability and the role of aging” Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Mark G. Carpenter Committee Members: Dr. Romeo Chua, Dr. J. Timothy Inglis Abstract: Balance control requires the continuous integration of sensory information to maintain postural stability. Widely accessible virtual reality (VR) technology can be used […]

Emma Reiter’s MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: “Global and time-dependent postural responses to saccadic eye movements” Supervisor: Dr. Mark G. Carpenter Committee members: Dr. Romeo Chua, Dr. J. Timothy Inglis Abstract: Vision is a sensation that allows for interaction with the visual environment and supplies important information to the central nervous system to facilitate postural control. In addition to retinal information […]

Emma Reiter’s MSc Thesis Defence

Title: Characterizing interactions between oculomotor and postural control systems with saccadic eye movements Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Mark Carpenter Committee members: Dr. Romeo Chua, Dr. J Timothy Inglis Defence Chair: Dr. Kayla Fewster Abstract: Oculomotor control is an important component of visual interaction with the external environment; it determines where gaze is directed and what visual information […]

Jeff Kelly’s MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: Investigating the effects of galvanic vestibular stimulation on dynamic balance control in Parkinson’s disease Supervisor: Dr. Mark Carpenter Committee members: Dr. Tim Inglis, Dr. Romeo Chua Abstract: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by tremor, bradykinesia, rigidity, and postural instability. As postural instability worsens with disease progression, this can result in falls, […]

Jeff Kelly’s MSc Thesis Defence

Title: Scaling and adaptation of dynamic balance responses in Parkinson’s disease Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Mark Carpenter Committee members: Dr. Tim Inglis, Dr. Romeo Chua Defence Chair: Dr. Hyosub Kim Abstract: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by tremor, bradykinesia, rigidity, and postural instability. As postural instability worsens with disease progression, this can result […]

Joshua Donald’s MSc Thesis Defence

Title: Peripheral and central vestibular contributions to perception of rotation in healthy aging Thesis Supervisors: Dr. Mark Carpenter Committee member: Dr. Romeo Chua, Dr. J. Timothy Inglis Defence Chair: Dr. Hyosub Kim Abstract: The vestibular system, located bilaterally in the inner ear, plays an integral role in maintaining standing balance and interpreting our perception of […]

Cole Percevault’s MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: The Effects of Cutaneous Vibration on Dynamic Balance Control Supervisor: Dr. Mark Carpenter Committee member: Dr. Romeo Chua, Dr. Timothy Inglis Abstract: Falls are the leading cause of injury for older adults in Canada and often occur in dynamic conditions when individuals fail to recover from unexpected balance disturbances, emphasizing the importance of reactive […]