
Brain Exercise Enhancement Laboratory

Meet The Team

Dr. Jeremy Walsh
Lab Director
Dr. Walsh’s research is focused on investigating the mechanisms by which daily behaviours (physical activity, diet, screen time, sleep and cognitive stimulation) impact brain function. The overarching goal of this research is to apply this knowledge to develop interventions that optimize brain health across the lifespan. Dr. Walsh’s research is particularly interested in characterizing how exercise increases the neuroactive hormone brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), and investigating the effect of BDNF on brain function. The primary measurement outcomes of this research are: 1) measuring neuroactive hormones in the blood, 2) assessing cognitive function, 3) measuring cerebral blood flow.
Graduate Students
Keegan Nhan
MSc Candidate
Keegan is a recent McMaster Life Sciences graduate with a major in biology and minor in psychology. Keegan is currently a master’s student in Dr. Walsh’s lab and began his studies in the fall of 2021. In his free time, Keegan enjoys reading books, watching the latest Marvel superhero shows, and working out.
Aedan Rourke
MSc Candidate
Starting in September 2022
Claudia Yong
MSc Candidate
Starting in September 2022
Fourth Year Thesis Students

Jared So

Katriel Read

Luke Nguyen

Jamie Mataseje
Alumni
Third Year Research Interns
David Walker, Thesis Student (2021-2022)
Paige Cheveldayoff, Research Intern (2022)
Rivka Ohayon, Research Intern (2022)
Sehely Rahman, Thesis Student (2021-2022)
Kaitlyn Lee, NSERC USRA Student (2021)
Hashim Baloch, Research Intern (2020-2021)
Hooriya Masood, Research Intern (2020-2021)
Megan Dean, Research Intern (2020-2021)