Research Experience Ongoing Projects: Effects of Yoga, Stretching-toning, and Aerobic Exercise on Neurocognition in Middle Aged and Older Adults A 12-month randomized controlled trial examining the effects of yoga and aerobic exercise compared to a stretching-toning control group on brain structure, function, behavioral neurocognition, cardiovascular fitness and inflammatory markers in blood among older adults. Role: Principal Investigator, Funded by the NIH Optical Measures of Cerebral Arterial Function as Predictors of Brain and Cognitive Aging A cross-sectional and longitudinal study examining the relationship between cerebral arterial function, and associated risk factors, with cognitive health and risk for mild to severe cognitive impairment. Role: Co-I, Funded by the NIH Feasibility of a Novel, Theory Based Physical Activity Intervention Among Adult Cancer Survivors A 12-week home-based social cognitive theory-based program to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behavior among adult cancer survivors. Role: Principal Investigator, Funded by the Center for Social and Behavioral Sciences, UIUC Evaluation of Wits Workout, a Community Intervention to Promote Brain Health and Well-being among Underserved Older Adults in Illinois. A 24-week RCT comparing the Wits Workout program with a waitlist control group and its efficacy at improving cognitive health and health related quality of life. Role: Co-I, Funded by the Roybal Center, University of Illinois at Chicago