Curriculum Vitae 

Dr. Quincy J. Almeida 

Business Address: Carespace Health & Wellness Clinics 
Parkinson’s & Neurodegenerative Disorder Programs 
564 Weber Street North, Unit 12, 
Waterloo, Ontario N2L 5C6 
Phone: (519) 208-2273 
E-mail: qalmeida@carespace.health 
(5 locations in Waterloo Region) 

ACADEMIC TRAINING 

2001-2004 Doctor of Philosophy, Behavioural Neuroscience & Kinesiology 
University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario 
Concentration: Neuromechanical study of movement disorders with focus on gait, posture & limb motor control and rehabilitation. 

1998-2000 Master of Science, Human Biodynamics 
McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario 
Concentration: Applying principles of upper limb motor control and bimanual coordination to elderly and neurodegenerative populations in therapeutic settings. 

1995-1997 Bachelor of Kinesiology 
McMaster University, Hamilton 
– transferred to Master’s program before completion 

1991-1995 Bachelor of Science 
McMaster University, Hamilton 
Concentration: Psychology, Biology, Mathematics and Life Sciences. 

CLINICAL TRAINING 

2004 Movement Disorders Fellowship / Clinical Research Associate 
Movement Disorders Clinic, Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences, London Health Sciences Centre – University Campus 
Concentration: Neuroassessment, teach and attend movement disorder clinics, rounds & neuropsychiatry clinics 

2000-2001 Stroke Fellowship / Clinical Research Associate 
Department of Cognitive Neurology, Sunnybrook & Women’s College Health Sciences Centre 
Concentration: Implementation & design of movement analysis, MRI & fMRI research in individuals affected by stroke, apraxia, corticobasal degeneration 

1998-2000 Parkinson’s Disease Exercise Therapy Program 
St. Peter’s Chronic Care Facility, Hamilton 
Concentration: Development and implementation of rehabilitation program

CURRENT POSITIONS 

2025-Present Director, Neurorehabilitation Services 
Thrive Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Clinic 
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada 

2024-Present Director, Neurodegenerative Conditions and Movement Disorders Rehabilitation 
Lakeside Health & Sport 
Oakville, Ontario, Canada 

2021-Present Director, Parkinson’s & Neurodegenerative Disorders Program 
Carespace Health & Wellness Clinics 
Waterloo North, Waterloo Central, Kitchener East, Kitchener West 
Ontario, Canada 

PREVIOUS ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS 

2004-2022 Research Director Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Center, Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada 

2014 -2022 Full Professor Faculty of Science Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada 

2015-2018 Adjunct Professor School of Optometry University of Waterloo 

2008-2018 Adjunct Professor Kinesiology, Faculty of Applied Health Science, University of Waterloo, Canada 

2014-2017 Adjunct Professor Behavioural Neuroscience Program, Psychology, University of Waterloo 

2009-2014 Associate Professor Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada 

2012 (fall) Visiting Lecturer Universidade Estadual Paulista, Brazil 

2010 (summer) Visiting Lecturer Universidade Estadual Paulista, Brazil 

2004-2008 Assistant Professor Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada 

2008 (summer) Visiting Lecturer University of Windsor, Canada 

2003-2004 Lecturer University of Waterloo, Canada 

2003 Lecturer University of Western Ontario, Canada 

2002 Teaching Assistant University of Waterloo, Canada 

1995-2000 Teaching Assistant McMaster University, Canada 

CLINICAL (& OTHER) CERTIFICATIONS 

2024 Parkinson’s Disease 101 – Care Finder Certificate – Parkinson’s Canada 

2020- Parkinson’s Study Group (PSG) Accredited Investigator for Parkinson’s Research 

2020- Movement Disorders Society – Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale Certified Assessor 

2020 Conflict of Interest Training, North Western University, United States (valid to 2024) 

2019 Research Ethics and Compliance Independent Course, (CITI Program, United States) 

2015 Certificate of Continuing Education “The Effects of Exercise on PD” (American Society 

of Aging) 

2011 Core Curriculum in Movement Disorders: Neurologic Examination (ACCME credit)

2010 Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rater & Assessment Certification (Merck International) 

2010 Neuropsychology Assessment Certification (Merck International) 

2008 Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rater & Assessment Certification (Novartis pharmaceuticals) 

2005 Human Participants Protection Education for Research Teams Certification (NIH) 

ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS 

Teaching Neural Control of Movement, Movement Disorders, Neurorehabilitation 

Motor Control & Learning, Neuroanatomy/Behavioural Neuroscience 

Clinical Aspects of Neural Control, Human & Health Statistics 

Coaching Theory, Introduction to Biosciences of Kinesiology 

Research Psychomotor Behaviour / Learning / Control 

Exercise Rehabilitation for Neurodegenerative Populations 

Neuroanatomical & Functional Anatomy of the Human Brain 

Parkinson’s disease/Stroke/Apraxia 

ACADEMIC AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS 

2022 Healthcare 2022 Best Paper Award 

1 of 2 papers selected per year based on originality and significance of the papers citations and downloads. (March 31, 2022) $500CHF 

2021 Ontario Volunteer Service Award, Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture 

For 10 years of service as the Vice-Chair, Assistant Judge-In-Chief for the Waterloo 

Wellington Science and Engineering Fair 

2013 Faculty Mentoring Award, Wilfrid Laurier University 

Awarded to one faculty member per year for outstanding mentorship and support to graduate and/or undergraduate students while completing independent research. 

2013 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal 

For outstanding contribution to Parkinson’s research, awarded by Parkinson Society Canada 

2012 Wilfrid Laurier University Merit Award 

For outstanding contribution to research and teaching at the University 

2012 Early Career Distinguished Scholar Award, North American Society for the Psychology of Sport & Physical Activity 

2011 Rick Hansen – 25th Anniversary Man in Motion Tour; “Difference Maker” Award, 

1 of 7000 medal bearers in honour of contributions to Canada 

2010 Patient’s Choice, selected by the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry for the article entitled “Freezing of gait in Parkinson’s disease: A perceptual cause for a motor impairment?” 

Within the top 45 most sought after articles (by patients) published in the journal. 

2009 ‘Top 5’ Ranked Most Read Articles by NeurologyLinx for the article entitled 

“Freezing of gait in Parkinson’s disease: A cause for a motor impairment?”

2009 Top 40 Under 40 for Waterloo Region 

Selected by “The Record Newspaper” Editorial Board 

2009 Wilfrid Laurier University Merit Award 

For outstanding contribution to research and teaching at the University 

2007 John Charles Polanyi Prize for Physiology & Medicine ($20,000) 

Government of the Province of Ontario provides annually up to five prizes to outstanding researchers in the early stages of their career within five broad fields of study 

2007 Arch Award – McMaster University 

This award recognizes the most innovative professional accomplishment and contributions to society, local communities or the McMaster community by graduates of the University. Three outstanding individuals are awarded this honour per year. 

2007 Wilfrid Laurier University Merit Award 

For outstanding contribution to research and teaching at the University 

2006 Outstanding Teacher Award – 3rd Year Kinesiology (student voted) 

Wilfrid Laurier University 

2005 Petro-Canada Young Innovators Award 

Grant: “Understanding the Mechanisms of Gait Dysfunction in Parkinson’s Disease” 

Co-Investigators: None 

2004 Franklin Henry Young Scientist Award 

National award presented by annually by the Canadian Society for Psychomotor Behaviour to the top young scientist in the field of motor control/motor behaviour 

RESEARCH FUNDING 

Under Review Michael J. Fox Foundation 

Grant: Gait and turning measures to predict FoG conversion in people with de-novo PD 

($2,000,000USD) 

Co-PI’s Martina Mancini (OHSU), Daniel Corcos (NU), 

Consultant: Q. Almeida 

2024-2029 Canadian Institute of Health Research Training Grant: Health Research Training Platform 

Grant: Brain Health and Cognitive Impairment in Aging (BH Care) Research Training Platform 

($2,400,000) 

PI: M. Montero Odasso 

Co-Applicant/Collaborator: Q. Almeida and 30+ others 

2016-2026 Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR) 

Grant: The Comprehensive Assessment of Neurodegeneration and Dementia 

($8,400,000/10 years) 

PI: M. Borrie 

Co-Investigators: Q.Almeida and 30 others

2021-2024 Weston Foundation 

Synergic2: A Home-based RCT from the Canadian Therapeutic Platform for Multidomain Interventions to Prevent Dementia (CAN-Thumbs UP) 

($1,497,758) 

PI: M. Montero Odasso 

1 of 6 Site Leaders & Co-Applicant/Collaborator: Q. Almeida and 30+ others 

2019-2024 Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR) Renewed Grant: 

Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA) 

Renewal of Grant: ($44,000,000/5 years) 

PI: H. Kershaw 

Co-Investigators (Site Leader): Q. Almeida and 240 others 

2021-2023 Parkinson’s Society South Western Ontario 

Grant: Research Dissemination, Administrative Support and Research Equipment for new laboratory facilities 

($25,027) 

P.I.: Q. Almeida 

2019-2021 Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) 

Gait as a biomarker for mechanisms and treatment of Parkinson’s disease 

Grant: $512,000 USD 

Co-PI’s: Q.Almeida, P. Bonato (Harvard U), A. Mirelman (Sourasky Medical Centre) 

Co-Investigators: 4 leaders from Italy, Israel, United States, Canada 

2017-2022 Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR) 

Project Scheme Grant: Gait as a clinical marker to predict progression to dementia syndromes in MCI” 

(967,725/5 years) 

PI: M. Monterro-Odasso 

Collaborator: Q. Almeida at 8 others 

2014-2019 Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR) 

Grant: Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA) 

($52,000,000/5 years) 

PI: H. Kershaw 

Co-Investigators: Q. Almeida (Site PI, 1 of 20 sites) and 240 other investigators 

2016-2017 International Collaborative Student Travel Grant – Bordeaux 

Grant: “Investigating verbal and spatial memory changes associated with normal aging and Parkinson disease using virtual reality: initiating collaborations and preliminary data collection 

($9,000) 

PI: M. Fernandes 

Co-Investigators: Q. Almeida, H. Sauzeon 

2015-2018 Sao Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP – Brazil) 

Grant: “Impact of motor adjustments and visual information on obstacle circumvention during walking in older people with Parkinson disease” 

($200,000) 

PI: F. Barbieri 

Co-Investigators: Q. Almeida, L. Gobbi, S. Rodrigues, P. Zago, R. Vitorio, L. Simieli, D. Silva, V. Beretta

2015 International Collaborative Development Grant – Bordeaux 

Grant: “Investigating verbal and spatial memory changes associated with normal aging and Parkinson disease using virtual reality: initiating collaborations and preliminary data collection 

($20,000) 

PI: M. Fernandes 

Co-Investigators: Q. Almeida, H. Sauzeon 

2014-2015 Connaught Fund 

Grant: Synergistic Research Program in Music Medicine and Aging 

($115,000) 

PI: Lee Bartel, U of Toronto 

Co-Investigators: Q. Almeida, A. Cortes (Windsor), A. Gordon (Mt. Sinai Hospital), A.Grek (Mt. Sinai Hospital), A. Peterkin (Mt. Sinai Hospital), C. Alain (Baycrest Geriatric Hospital), H. Ahonen (WLU) and 18 others 

2010-2015 Canada Foundation for Innovation 

Grant “Development of the Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre-A Multidisciplinary Facility for Parkinson’s” 

($2,100,000/ 5 years including matching funds) 

PI: Q. Almeida 

Principle Users: Stewart, D., Kalmar, J., Tiidus, P., Bryden, P., Cinelli, M., Perry, S. 

2012-2015 Brazilian National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) 

Grant: “Evaluating cognitive aspects of locomotion and rehabilitation in Parkinson’s disease” # 483715/2011-5 

($350,000/3years) 

PI: L. Gobbi 

Co-Investigators: Q. Almeida 

2013-2014 The Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foundation – The Alice (Braley) Judges – Walter Judges Fund 

Grant: “A Scientific Approach to Defining Exercise Rehabilitation Strategies for Canadians with Parkinson’s Disease” 

($12,300) 

PI: Q. Almeida 

2010-2014 Sun Life Financial 

Corporate Sponsorship of Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre 

($500,000) 

PI: Q. Almeida 

2013 Connaught Global Challenge Fund 

Grant: Synergistic Research Program in Music Medicine and Aging 

($115,000) PI: Lee Bartel, U of Toronto 

Co-Investigators: Q. Almeida, A. Cortes (Windsor), A. Gordon (Mt. Sinai Hospital), A.Grek (Mt. Sinai Hospital), A. Peterkin (Mt. Sinai Hospital), C. Alain (Baycrest Geriatric Hospital), H. Ahonen (WLU) and 18 others

2012-2013 Ontario Government – Healthy Communities Fund Grant – Parkinson’s VON SMART Exercise Program 

($14,200) 

PI: Q. Almeida 

2012 Connaught Global Challenge LOI Support 

Grant: Synergistic Research Program in Music Medicine and Aging 

($10,000) PI: Lee Bartel, U of Toronto 

Co-Investigators: Q. Almeida, A. Cortes (Windsor), A. Gordon, (Mt. Sinai Hospital), A.Grek, (Mt. Sinai Hospital), A. Peterkin (Mt. Sinai Hospital), C. Alain (Baycrest Geriatric Hospital), H. Ahonen (WLU) and 18 others 

2011-2012 Canadian Institutes of Health Research 

Planning Grant “International Consensus on Exercise Prescription for Prominent Chronic Conditions: Recommendations and Guidelines” 

($25,000 with additional $25,000 match from Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology) 

PI: S. Bredin 

Co-Applicants: Q. Almeida, P. Chillibeck, N. Eves, J. Goodman, P., V. Jamnik, 

2012 Laurier Research Seed Grant 

Grant: “Contributions of vision to gait in Parkinson’s disease” 

($3,000) PI: Q. Almeida 

2010-2011 Schering-Plough / Merck Pharmaceuticals Clinical Trial Grant (declined) 

Clinical Trial “A Phase 3, Active-Controlled, Double-Blind, Double Dummy Extension Study in Parkinson’s Subjects with Moderate to Severe Parkinson’s Disease (Protocol No. P06153) 

($254,000 for our site) 

Site Co PI: Q. Almeida, D. Stewart 

2010 Canadian Institute for Health Research: Institute for Aging (Undergraduate: Mobility, musculoskeletal health & arthritis) “Sensory Attention Focused Exercise in Parkinson’s Disease: Change in Motor Symptoms or Strength Gains?” 

($4950) 

PI/Supervisor: Q. Almeida 

2010 Schlegel-University of Waterloo Research Institute for Aging 

Grant “Driving behaviours in PD” 

($3000) 

PI: Q. Almeida 

Co-Investigators: A. Myers, B. Vrkjlan, E. Roy, A. Crizzle 

2009 Science & Technology Endowment Fund – Wilfrid Laurier University 

Grant “SCAPPS Opportunity to Develop Thesis Projects & Attract M.Sc. Students” 

($2400) 

PI: Q. Almeida

2008 Ontario Rehabilitation Research Advisory Network – Aging & Disability theme ($5000) 

Grant: “Service utilization and clinical change among individuals with Parkinson’s disease” 

Co-PI: D. Dalby & Q. Almeida 

Co-Investigators: P. Fletcher, K. Berg (U of T), J.P. Hirdes (UW) 

2008 Wilfrid Laurier University International Travel Grant ($1500) 

Title: “Effect of Space Perception on Freezing of Gait in Parkinson’s Disease” Support for travel to Amsterdam, Holland. Three presentations at International Congress on Gait & Mental Function 

PI: Q. Almeida 

2007-2009 Natural Sciences & Engineering Research Council of Canada -NSERC ($51,000/3 years) 

Grant: “Mechanisms of Basal Ganglia Involvement in Sensory Processes” 

PI: Q. Almeida 

2006-2008 Parkinson Society Canada Young Investigator Award ($90,000) 

Grant: “A Research-Based Evaluation of Exercise Rehabilitation for Symptomatic & Functional Improvement in PD” 

PI: Q. Almeida 

Co-Investigators: P. Tiidus (WLU), E.A. Roy (UW), M.S. Jog (UWO) 

2007-2008 Kitchener & Waterloo Community Foundation Grant ($24, 000) 

Development of volunteer service and training program for Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre 

PI: Q. Almeida, K. Porritt 

2007 Wilfrid Laurier University Special Initiative Grant ($3,000) 

“A Step Toward Improving Patient Relations and the MDRC” 

PI: Q. Almeida 

2007 YMCA Grant ($75,000) 

“A teaching manual for exercise rehabilitation in Parkinson’s disease” 

PI: Q. Almeida 

Co-Investigators: P. Tiidus (WLU), E. Roy (UW), M. Jog (UWO) 

2005 Petro-Canada Young Innovators Award ($7500) 

Grant: “Understanding the Gait Dysfunction in Parkinson’s Disease” 

PI: Q. Almeida 

2005 Parkinson Society Canada Community Outreach Grant ($5000) 

Grant: “Exercise Rehabilitation for Parkinson’s in Southwestern Ontario – Improving Delivery” 

PI: Q. Almeida; Co-Investigators: M. Jog (UWO) 

2005 Wilfrid Laurier University International Travel Grant ($1500) 

Title: “Isolating vision and proprioception during locomotor navigation toward a target in Parkinson’s disease” 

Support for presentation in France. International Symposium of Posture & Gait Research 

PI: Q. Almeida

TEACHING EXPERIENCE 

2004-2022 Movement Disorders & Clinical Aspects of Neural Control (KP464) 

Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education, Wilfrid Laurier University 

• Senior-level, problem-based learning, limited enrolment course with neuroanatomy and movement disorder-based lectures and a research-based seminar component 

2006-2022 Inferential Statistics (KP390) 

Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education, Wilfrid Laurier University 

• Approximately 100 second year undergraduate students 
• Introduction of general statistical principles for the life and behavioural sciences 

2006-2022 Motor Control & Learning (KP361/161) 

Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education, Wilfrid Laurier University 

• Lecturer to approximately 60 third year or 120 first year undergraduate students 
• Senior-level course providing an experimental basis for concepts of motor control motor learning, and motor development 

2004-2022 Introduction to the Human Biodynamics of Physical Activity (KP122/KP 218 

Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education, Wilfrid Laurier University 

• Lecturer to approximately 105 first year undergraduate students OR elective class for non-science or non-kinesiology health science students 
• Introduction of the principles of biomechanics, motor control and other biosciences involved in kinesiology 

2021-2022 Coaching Applied Movement Skills (Team, Individual & Dual Games (KP200) 

Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education, Wilfrid Laurier University 

• Lecturer and experiential lab-based course to approximately 110 second year undergraduate students 
• A required (mandatory course) providing an examination of team and individual games from a fundamental movement perspective. 

2021-2022 Senior-level Coaching & Teaching Physical Activity & Sport (KP300) 

Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education, Wilfrid Laurier University 

• Lecturer and coaching/teaching experiential learning course for approximately 40 senior level undergraduate students 
• Knowledge and understanding of concepts and techniques of coaching and their application to achieving important objectives in working with athletes. 

2018 Neurorehabilitation & Clinical Assessment of Movement Disorders (KP 650A) 

Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education, Wilfrid Laurier University 

Graduate level class on movement disorders rehabilitation and systematic review of rehabilitation for movement disorders. 

2009-2016 Graduate Seminar in Physical Activity & Health (KP601) 

Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education, Wilfrid Laurier University 

Graduate level seminar series on a wide range of Kinesiology subdiscipline topics. 

2005- Biomechanics (KP 351) 

2007 Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education, Wilfrid Laurier University 

• Approximately 50 third year undergraduate students 
• Introduction of general principles of biomechanics 

2005- Research Methods (KP262) 

2006 Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education, Wilfrid Laurier University 

• Approximately 50 second year undergraduate students 
• Introduction of general statistical principles for the life and behavioural sciences 

2001- Human Anatomy of the Central Nervous System (KIN 201) 

2004 Department of Kinesiology, University of Waterloo 

• Co-Lecturer to approximately 90 undergraduates, limited enrolment 

In depth functional brain anatomy lectures with laboratory dissection of cadaver specimens 

2003- Directed Readings in Disablement (RS 720), Graduate Level Course 

2004 School of Communication Sciences & Disorders, University of Western Ontario 

• 2 doctoral-level graduate students attend this neuroscience-based seminar course focussing on basal ganglia disorders and issues in motor control 

2003 Palliative Care (HS 410B), Lecturer & Course Designer 

Bachelor of Health Science Program, University of Western Ontario 

• Approximately 110 senior-level undergraduate students 

1995-2000 Instructor/Teaching Assistant 

Department of Kinesiology, McMaster University 

• Instruction and tutorial leading in Undergraduate Kinesiology program 
• Topics include: Rehabilitation Techniques, Neuroanatomy, Sport Injuries, 

Management, Fitness, and Ergonomics 

STUDENT SUPERVISION 

Undergraduate Students (*=On-site Project Supervisor) 

Charlotte Jarvis Online vs. In-person delivery of PD SAFEx 

(B.Sc. Kinsiology, 2021) Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, WLU 

Colin Ryan Prodromal markers for freezing of gait in PD 

(B.Sc. Kinesiology, 2021) Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, WLU 

*Parkinson’s Foundation Summer Fellowship Award 

Aaron Geetan Research Assistant – Gait as a biomarker for clinicians and 

(B.Sc. Kinesiology, 2020) researchers 

Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, WLU 

Jordan Hyde PD SAFEx to improve freezing of gait in PD 

(B.Sc. Kinesiology, 2020) Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, WLU 

Devin Bott Spatial navigation and memory in PD with virtual reality 

(B.Sc., Kinesiology, 2019) Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, WLU 

Luke Simpson Using virtual reality to improve balance in Parkinson’s disease 

(B.Sc. Kinesiology, 2018) Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, WLU

Kishoree Sangarapillai Program delivery and evaluation of boxing for Parkinson’s 

(B.Sc. Health Science, 2018) in South Western Ontario 

Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, WLU 

Ashley Patel Karate as a form of rehabilitation in Parkinson’s disease 

(B.Sc. Health Science, 2018) Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, WLU 

Janel Tucyan Health promotion and research in Parkinson’s disease 

(B. Applied Sc. 2015) participants 

(Diploma Fitness & Health Field Placement Guelph-Humber University 

Promotion) 

Adam Koebel The efficacy of whole-body vibration as a longterm therapy for 

(B.Sc., Kinesiology 2015) motor impairments in Parkinson’s disease 

Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, WLU 

Mark Perrone Cognitive influences on the benefits of rehabilitation in 

(B.Sc., Kinesiology 2015) Parkinson’s disease 

Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, WLU 

Ona Mezenberg The Effects of Cognitive Impairments on Walking in 

(B.Sc., Kinesiology 2014) Parkinson’s Disease: A Case Study 

University of Waterloo 

Sarah Coakeley Management of Anxiety and Motor Symptoms in 

(B.Sc., Health Sciences 2014) Parkinson’s Disease 

Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, WLU 

Marisa Krulicki Health promotion and research in Parkinson’s disease 

(B.Sc. Kinesiology 2014) participants 

Field Placement Guelph-Humber University 

Eric Beck Eye movement, Cognition and Locomotion in Parkinson’s 

(B.Sc., Kinesiology 2013) Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, WLU 

– 2013 Laurier Undergraduate 

Research Assistantship ($6000) 

– 2014 FOSSA Research Assistant Scholarship 

Nikolas Bon Case studies on exercise rehabilitation for Parkinson’s 

(B.Sc., Kinesiology 2013) University of Waterloo (Department of Kinesiology) 

Samantha Witzel Perceptual influence of space compression on gait in 

B.Sc., (2011) Parkinson’s 

– NSERC USRA Award ($6000) Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, WLU 

Danielle Bell-Boucher The influence of compressed space during gait in Parkinson’s 

(B.Sc. Kinesiology 2011) Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, WLU

– FOSSA Grant ($1500) 

Kaylena Ehgoetz Martens Neuromechanical aspects of obstacle crossing in Parkinson’s. 

(B.Sc., 2010) Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, WLU 

– NSERC USRA Award ($6000) 

*Lia Salam & *Sarah Cooper Inter-rater Reliability of Driving Assessments for Parkinson’s 

(B.A Kinesiology 2010) University of Waterloo (Applied Health Science) 

*Alyce Barclay Misdiagnosis in Parkinson’s disease: Clinical 

(B.Sc. Kinesiology 2010) Recommendations 

University of Waterloo (Department of Kinesiology) 

Simon Sharples Parkinsonian mirror movements and the supplementary motor 

(B.Sc. Kinesiology, 2010) area. Co-supervised with Dr. Jayne Kalmar 

Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, WLU 

Rachel Boehm A Single Blind Cross-over study on PD SAFEx for Parkinson’s 

(B.Sc. Kinesiology, 2010) disease. 

-Parkinson’s Disease Foundation Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, WLU 

Summer Fellowship (2009, 2010 – $5000) 

-Canadian Institute of Health 

Research Summer Award (2010 – $4156) 

Patricia Knobl Perceptual vs. motor planning influences on freezing in PD. 

(B.Sc. Kinesiology, 2009) Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, WLU 

NSERC USRA Award ($6000) 

Jessie Wildeboer A Case Study on Physioacoustic Vibration for Multiple 

(B.Sc. Kinesiology, 2009) Systems Atrophy, University of Waterloo 

*Deanna Porter A Case Study on PD Freezing and Exercise Rehabilitation 

(B.Sc. Kinesiology, 2008) University of Waterloo 

Matthew Brown Sensory contributions to upper limb coordination in 

(B.Sc. Kinesiology, 2008) Parkinson’s disease. 

WLU Step Grant Awarded ($250) Negative priming during movement in Parkinson’s disease. 

NSERC USRA Award ($6000) Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, WLU 

Frances Minnema Sensory contributions to speech and upper limb control in basal 

(B.Sc. Kinesiology, 2008) ganglia disorders. 

WLU Step Grant Awarded ($868) 

Frances Minnema Basal ganglia mechanisms involved in movement timing in 

(B.Sc. Kinesiology, 2008) tapping vs. circle drawing in PD. 

NSERC USRA Award ($7500) Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, WLU

*Andrea Murczek Tendon stimulation for sit-to-stand initiation in PD. 

(B.Eng. 2008) University of Waterloo, (Systems Engineering) 

Systems Design Group Project 

Lauren King The Influence of Whole Body Vibration on the Symptoms 

(B.Sc., Biology, 2007) of Parkinson’s disease. 

Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, WLU 

Joshua Vlasic Training the central pattern generator to improve gait in 

(B.Sc. Kinesiology, 2007) Parkinson’s disease. 

Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, WLU 

Rachel Van Oostveen Influence of a ribbed sole shoe insert on gait in 

(B.Sc. Kinesiology, 2007) Parkinson’s disease. 

Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, WLU 

Kim Coros Influence of enhanced proprioceptive awareness on 

(B.Sc. Kinesiology, 2006) spatiotemporal aspects of gait in Parkinson’s. 

NSERC USRA Award Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, WLU 

Kristen Erser Influence of optic flow and visual cues on spatiotemporal (B.Sc. Biology, 2006) aspects of gait in Parkinson’s disease. 

Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, WLU 

Katherine Pauhl (then Baker) Influence of limb orientation on bimanual coordination in 

(B. Kin, 2005) Parkinson’s disease. 

Parkinson’s Disease Foundation Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, WLU 

Fellowship Award (New York) 

Sarah Vandendrissche Sensory interactions during locomotion in Parkinson’s 

(B. Kin, 2005) disease 

Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, WLU 

*Deanna Devitt Proprioceptive Limb Matching in Parkinson’s Disease 

(B. Kin, 2003) Movement Disorders Clinic, LHSC-UC 

*Chris Knight Integration of Vision and Proprioception during Gait in PD 

(B. Kin, 2003) Movement Disorders Clinic, LHSC-UC 

*Rebecca Chauvin Evaluation of Apraxia in Stroke 

(B. Kin, 2002) Department of Cognitive Neurology, SWCHSC 

*Sharon Scovil Video Gesture Analysis of Apraxia 

(B. Kin, 2001) Department of Cognitive Neurology, SWCHSC

Graduate Students (*=On-site Project Co-Supervisor) 

*Kishoree Sangarapillai Enhancing cognitive, gait and motor function in PD through 

(Ph.D candidate, 2025) exercise rehabilitation 

Department of Kinesiology, University of Waterloo 

-CIHR Canada Graduate Scholarship – Doctoral ($20,000) 

-Parkinson’s Canada Scholarship winner ($20,000) 

-UW President’s Scholarship winner ($5000) 

-Queen Elizabeth II Scholarship in Science and Technology winner($15000) 

*Fatemeh Karimi Cortical Dynamics Associated with Freezing 

(Ph.D., 2024) of Gait and its Severity in Parkinson’s Disease: An Integrative EEG-Based Analysis for Biomarkers and Detection 

Visiting Engineering Student, University of Waterloo 

*Heejin Jean Electroencephalogram (EEG) Signatures of 

*Jiansheng Niu Freezing of Gait in Parkinson 

*Kimberley Gouweleeuw Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, WLU 

(M.Sc, 2018) Visiting Engineering Research Assistants, University of Waterloo 

Kishoree Sangarpillai An RCT of Rock Steady Boxing vs. PD SAFEx 

(M.Sc., 2022) Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, WLU 

– PSSO Graduate Scholarship winner ($15,000) 

Ben Norman *Wearable technology for the assessment of Parkinson’s motor 

(M.Sc. 2018) symptoms. 

Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, WLU 

Visiting M.Sc. Student, University of Waterloo 

Rebecca Chow Cognitive Function in Parkinson’s disease 

(M.Sc., 2017) Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, WLU 

– CIHR Canadian Graduate Scholarship – Master’s (2016) 

-NASPSPA Graduate Student Award for Int’l Conference Travel (2016) 

Vinícius Alota Pereira Visual processing time in freezing and non-freezing 

(M.Sc., 2017) Parkinson’s. Visiting scholar from UNESP-Bauru 

-FAPESP funded internship (Brasil) 

Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, WLU

Brittany Intzandt Power versus strength training for Parkinson’s disease 

(M.Sc. 2016) Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, WLU 

– PDF Student Travel Award (2015) 

-The Philip Family Graduate Award in Movement Disorders (2015) 

-Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (FGPS) Travel Assistantship (2015) 

Eric Beck Underlying mechanisms of freezing of gait in Parkinson’s 

(M.Sc., 2016) Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, WLU 

– Ontario Graduate Scholarship 

– NASPSPA Graduate Student Award for Int’l Conference Travel 2015 

-Laurier Gold Medal Of Excellence 

-Northeastern Association of Graduate Schools Best Master’s thesis award 

Rita de Cassia Pereira Hippotherapy effects on balance, strength and quality of 

(Ph.D., 2013) life of people with Parkinson’s disease 

Visiting PhD Student, Universidade de Brasilia 

*Holly Fernandez Effects of training on learning and retention of tool-related 

(MA Psychology 2013) skilled action individuals with PD 

Visiting PhD Student, York University 

Shannon Lefaivre Effects of cerebellar rTMS motor symptoms of Parkinson’s 

(M.Sc. 2015) Disease 

– Int’l Summer Fellowship Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, WLU 

Parkinson’s Disease Foundation 

Marcelo Pinto Periera The effects of proprioceptive system manipulation on the 

(PhD start 2010) performance of motor tasks in Parkinson’s disease patients 

with freezing of gait. 

Visiting PhD Student, UNESP, Brazil 

Rodrigo Vitorio How is visual information used for the control of locomotion 

(Ph.D. start 2010) in patients with Parkinson’s disease? 

-Prof Dr Ruy Jornada Krebs Award Visiting Ph.D Student, UNESP, Brazil 

Elise Bisson Clinical vs Self-reported Assessments of Side Affected in PD 

(Ph.D. start 2012) Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, WLU 

Matthew Lasswell Frequency of exercise rehabilitation for Parkinson’s disease 

(M.Sc., 2015) Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, WLU 

-The Philip Family Graduate Award 

in Movement Disorders (2014)

Carolina R.A. Silveira Influence of exercise on cognitive function in Parkinson’s. 

(Ph.D. start January 2011) Co-supervised with Dr. E. Roy (Kinesiology, University of 

-4 Year Ministry for Science and Waterloo) 

Technology of Brazil 

-Canadian Geriatric Society Trainee Travel Award (2015) 

-NASPSPA Graduate Student Award for Int’l Conference Travel (2015) 

Kaylena Ehgoetz Martens Influences of Anxiety on Movement in Parkinson’s disease. 

(Ph.D., 2015) Co-supervised with Dr. C. Ellard 

– Doctoral Research Award (Psychology, University of Waterloo) 

CIHR/ Parkinson Society Canada 

– NASPSA Research Grant Award – NASPSA Graduate Student Research Grant (2013) 

– NASPSA Graduate Student Travel Award (2014) 

– 3xBrain Star Award, CIHR – Institute of Neuroscience, Mental Health and Addiction (2014-16) 

– NASPSPA Outstanding Student Paper Award in the motor learning and Control program (2015) 

– Australian Endeavor Postdoctoral Fellowship (2015) 

Frederico Pieruccini-Faria Cognitive contributions to obstacle crossing in Parkinson’s 

(Ph.D., 2015) Co-supervised with Dr. J. Jones (Psychology, Wilfrid Laurier 

-4 Year Ministry for Science and University) 

Technology of Brazil Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, WLU 

-Gold Medal of Academic Excellence-Doctoral, WLU (2015) 

-Governor General Academic Medal (2015) 

Rachel Boehm Defining the natural progression mechanical and control 

(M.Sc., 2013) deficits in Parkinson’s disease. 

-Parkinson’s Disease Foundation Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, WLU 

Summer Fellowship (2011) 

-Phillip Graduate Scholarship in 

Movement Disorders (2013) 

Jennifer Knowlton Gaze behaviours in Parkinson’s disease 

(M.Sc. start September 2012) Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, WLU 

-Withdrew 2013 

Matthew Sacheli The influence of exercise intensity on Parkinson’s disease. 

(M.Sc., 2012) Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, WLU 

Kaylena Ehgoetz Martens Dopaminergic Contributions to Sensory Perceptual Deficits. 

(M.Sc., 2012) Co-supervised with Dr. C. Ellard (Psychology, University of 

-Ontario Graduate Scholarship Waterloo) 

(OMTUCC) 

-CIHR Frederick Banting and Charles Best 

Graduate Scholarship (2010)

Robin Steed Organization Structure & Strategic Marketing for the MDRC: 

(M.B.A., 2011) A Not-for-Profit Project 

School of Business & Economics, WLU 

Patricia Knobl Motor planning issues during gait in Parkinson’s. 

(M.Sc., 2011) Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, WLU 

– Gold Medal for Academic Excellence (2011) 

-Laurier Women in Science Research 

& Leadership Award ($500) 

-GSA Award of Distinction (2011) ($5000) 

Haseel Bhatt Understanding turning and freezing of gait in Parkinson’s 

(M.Sc., Sept. 2011) Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, WLU 

Tracy Tan Sensory-perceptual processing capacity in Parkinson’s 

(M.Sc., Sept. 2011) Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, WLU 

-NSERC Alexander Graham Bell Prize (2010) 

Matthew Brown Upper limb coordination in Parkinson’s disease 

(M.Sc., 2010) Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, WLU 

-NSERC Alexander Graham Bell Prize (2009) 

-NSERC PGS-D (2010) 

*Fariborz Rahimi Tremor in PD: Loading and Trends in Tremor Characteristics. 

(Ph.D. 2010) Co-supervised with Dr. D. Wang (Engineering, University of Waterloo) 

Lauren King Apraxia in Parkinson’s disease. 

(M.Sc., 2010) Co –supervised with Dr. E. Roy (University of Waterloo) 

Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, WLU 

Rachel Van Oostveen Cutaneous contributions to gait in PD 

(M.Sc., 2009) Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, WLU 

Michael Sage Symptomatic and functional outcome measures in PD 

(M.Sc., 2009) rehabilitation. 

Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, WLU 

Rosie Johnston Aerobic training & capacity in PD rehabilitation. 

(M.Sc., 2009) Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, WLU 

Joshua Vlasic Proprioceptive contributions to gait in PD. 

(M.Sc., Sept. 2009) Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, WLU 

Chad Lebold Sensory contributions of the basal ganglia to gait freezing 

(M.Sc. 2008) Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, WLU 

Chad Lebold Visual contributions to gait in Parkinson’s disease 

(M.Sc., 2008) (co-supervision w. Dr. Buckholz at UWO, transferred to WLU) 

Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, WLU

Jennifer Eikelboom The effectiveness of exercise rehabilitation in treating 

(M.Cl.Sc. 2004) symptoms of Parkinson’s disease 

(co-supervision with Dr. Johnson at UWO) 

Colleen Stocks The effectiveness of exercise rehabilitation in treating 

(M.Cl.Sc. 2004) depression 

(co-supervision with Dr. Johnson at UWO) 

Graduate Examinations Committee (*=On-site Project Supervisor) 

Dona Abeyesekera Western University, Ontario, Canada 

(Ph.D 2019) PhD. External Examiner 

“The Role of Auditory Feedback for Speech Intensity Regulation in Parkinson’s disease.” 

Moran Gilat University of Sydney, Australia 

(Ph.D. 2017) PhD. External Examiner 

“Exploring the Neural Mechanisms underlying Freezing of Gait in Parkinson’s Disease.” 

Jean-Francois Daneault McGill University, Quebec, Canada 

(Ph.D. 2014) PhD. External Examiner 

“Spatial and temporal inter-limb coupling in advanced 

Parkinson’s disease” 

Hiram Cantu McGill University, Quebec, Canada 

(Ph.D. 2014) Ph.D. Comprehensive Examiner & Ph.D. Research Proposal 

“Effects of upper limb task complexity on freezing episodes 

and asymmetry in patients with Parkinson’s disease” 

Mac Shine University of Sydney, Australia 

(Feb 2013) Ph.D. External Examiner 

“Understanding freezing and visual hallucinations in PD” 

Fabio Augusto Barbieri Universidade Estadual Paulista, Brazil 

(Dec 2012) Ph.D. External Examiner 

“Impact of muscle fatigue on mechanics and motor control of walking in different environments” 

Erica Martin York University, Ontario, Canada 

(Ph.D., 2012) Ph.D. External Examiner 

“Memory systems in familiar and unfamiliar actions” 

Colin Dombroski University of Western Ontario 

(Ph.D., 2011) Ph.D. External Examiner 

“The effect of leg length discrepancy on gait and balance”

Justin Silverman Wilfrid Laurier University 

(M.Sc., 2011) Chairperson, M.Sc. Examination Committee 

Brook Galna University of Melbourne, Australia 

(Ph.D., 2010) PhD External Examiner 

“Obstacle Clearance in Parkinson’s disease” 

*Alex Crizzle University of Waterloo 

(Ph.D., 2011) Supervisory Committee & External Examiner 

-CIHR Institute for Aging – “Driving in Parkinson’s disease” 

‘Age & Prize Award’ (2014) 

Amy Thomas Wilfrid Laurier University 

(M.Sc., 2009) Supervisory & Examination committee 

Matthew Mayer Wilfrid Laurier University 

(M.Sc., 2008) Supervisory & Examination committee 

Anne Cunningham Wilfrid Laurier University 

(M.Sc., 2008) Supervisory & Examination committee 

Pagamas Piriyaprasarth University of Melbourne, Australia 

(Ph.D., 2008) PhD External Examiner 

“Proprioception disturbance of the knee following stroke: relationship to knee kinematic abnormalities during gait” 

Ellen Coultier Psychology Department 

(M.Sc., 2008) Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Canada 

M.Sc., Chairperson, Examination Committee 

Steven Passmore McMaster University 

(Ph.D., 2008) Ph.D Comprehensive External Examiner 

Flora Stephenson The University of Western Ontario 

(Ph.D, 2008) Advisory committee 

Jeff Holmes The University of Western Ontario 

(Ph.D. 2007) Ph.D. Committee 

“Functional Outcome Measures for Parkinson’s Disease” 

Nataliya Skhuratova LaTrobe University, Australia 

(Ph.D, 2007) PhD External examiner 

“Influence of Aging on Postural Stability during Gait” 

Erin Rogozinski Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Canada 

(Ph.D. 2007) Geography Department 

Chairperson, Ph.D. Comprehensive Examination

*Elizabeth Grillo University of Pittsburgh 

(Ph.D., 2006) On-site project supervisor, Co-external examiner with Dr. Lee 

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES/MEMBERSHIPS 

Present Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility, Committee Member 

(2024) (EDIA) Committee for the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity 

Present Invited Guest Editor, Brain Sciences, Special Issue on “Neurorehabilitation, 

(2024) Physical Activity & the Brain: The Effects of Exercise on Cognitive Performance” 

Present Frontiers in Psychology, (Associate Editor) 

(since 2022) 

Present Ontario Kinesiology Association – Academic Advisory Committee 

(since May 2021) 

Present Invited Research Advisory Group Member, Ontario Chronic Disease 

(since 2021) Prevention Alliance. 

Comprised of more than 17 non-governmental health organizations committed to integrated action on chronic disease prevention. 

Present Recognized Member, Canadian Open Parkinson’s Network 

(since 2020) This organization unites the Canadian mainstream research efforts to more efficiently find ways to treat Parkinson’s disease. 

Present Parkinson’s Study Group (PSG) Certified Investigator for PD Research 

(since 2020) Group of leading of physicians and other health care providers from medical centers in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico experienced in the care of Parkinson patients 

Present External Associate Researcher, Canadian Centre for Activity & Aging 

(since 2020) Western University, London, Canada 

Present Frontiers in Neuroscience, Neurodegeneration (journal), Associate Editor 

(since 2019) 

Present Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, Movement Science & Sport Psychology 

(since 2012) (journal), Associate Editor 

Present Vice-Chair, Assistant Judge-In-Chief, Waterloo-Wellington Science and 

(since 2012) Engineering Fair 

Present Associate Researcher, Music and Health Research Collaboratory (MaHRC) 

(since 2012) University of Toronto 

Present Frontiers in Movement Science & Sport Psychology (journal), Editorial Board 

(since 2010) Member

Present Society Member 

• International Committee on Freezing of Gait (IC-FOG since 2022) 
• International Society for Posture and Gait Research (ISPGR) (since 2003) 
• North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) (since 1998) 
• Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology (SCAPPS) (since 1997) 
• Movement Disorders Society (since 2009)

Present Invited Editorial Board member (for the following Journal):

• Neurodegenerative Disease Management (since 2010)

Present Invited Reviewer for the journals (within the 12 months): 

• Lancet Neurology 
• Canadian Journal for the Neurological Sciences
• Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation 
• Frontiers in Neurology 
• PLoS One 
• Journal of Neurology 
• Brain 
• Nature Reviews – Neurology 
• Journal of Neurophysiology 
• Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry 
• Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair 
• Neuroscience 
• Movement Disorders 
• Journal of Parkinson’s Disease 
• Parkinsonism and Related Disorders Israel Science Foundation (Israel) 

Present Grant Reviewer (Occasional within last 5 years): 
International

• Irish Research Council (Ireland) 
• ZonMw Open Competition, Health Research and Care Innovation (Netherlands) 
• Parkinson’s UK (United Kingdom) 
• Research Foundation – Flanders (Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek – Vlaanderen, FWO (Belgium) 
• Michael J. Fox Foundation Grants Competition (United States) 

National

• Physicians’ Services Incorporated Foundation (Canada) 
• Manitoba Medical Service Foundation (Province of Manitoba, Canada) 
• Alberta Innovates – Health Solutions Collaborative Research & Innovation Opportunities (Province of Alberta, Canada) 
• Parkinson Society Canada (Canada) 
• Canadian National Institute for the Blind 
• Canadian Institute of Health Research (external review) 

Present Science Fair Judge, Waterloo Region Science Fair 

(since 2006) 

2020-2022 Multidisciplinary Review Panel, New Frontiers in Research Fund, 

Government of Canada 

2020-2023 Special Topic Editor, Frontiers in Neuroscience Neurodegeneration, “Exercise- 

Induced Neuroplasticity in Neurodegeneration Diseases.” (Editor) 

2017-2022 Gait & Posture Scientific Advisory Committee, 

Michael J. Fox Foundation, Prodromal Grants Competition (United States) 

2019-2021 Invited Guest Editor, Brain Sciences, Special Issue on “Exercise and Brain 

Function” (2nd Edition) 

2018 Chair, Non-Invasive Treatments for Parkinson’s Grant Committee, Michael J. Fox Foundation, New York, United States. 

2012-2018 Parkinson’s representative (author), International Consensus Committee on 

Exercise Prescription for Prominent Chronic Conditions 

2012-2018 Senate Committee on Research and Publications (SCRAP) (3 year appointment) 

2011-2018 Neurological Wellness Steering Committee YMCA Canada (Waterloo Region) 

2012-2015 Invited Guest Editor, Brain Sciences, Special Issue on “Exercise and Brain 

Function” 

2015-2017 Communication Director, North American Society for Psychology of Sport and 

Physical Activity (NASPSPA) 

2013 to 2015 Board of Governors, Executive & Governance Committee, Wilfrid Laurier 

University 

2013 to 2015 Board of Governors, Development Committee, Wilfrid Laurier University 

2012 to 2015 Board of Governors, Wilfrid Laurier University (3 year term) 

2011-2014 Canada’s Representative of Movement Disorders Society, International Task 

Force on Rating Scales for Gait, Balance and Falls in Parkinson’s Disease 

2008-2015 Our Community, Our Laurier Campaign Representative, Volunteer Service 

Position, Department of Development, Wilfrid Laurier University 

2014 to 2015 Planning and Priorities Committee, Kinesiology & Physical Education 

Department, Wilfrid Laurier University (1 year appointment) 

2013 Invited member of the Scientific Committee of the International Association for 

Music Medicine Conference (MaSRC)

Experimental Neurology 

Experimental Brain Research 

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 

Journal of Neurology 

Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry 

Neuroscience 

2013-2014 Department Appointments and Promotions Committee, Kinesiology & Physical Education Department, Wilfrid Laurier University (1 year appointment) 

2012-2017 Invited Reviewer for the journals (beyond 5 years): 

2011 Invited International Reviewer, National Parkinson’s Foundation, Miami, Florida 

2010 Canadian Institute of Health Research, Catalyst Grant Review Committee 

Pilot Projects on Aging, Ottawa, Canada 

2010 Lead Peer Reviewer, Public Health Agency of Canada & Canadian Society for 

Exercise Physiology; Commissioned Systematic Review on Stroke “Risks of exercising in clinical populations” 

2010-2011 Search Committee, Vice-President Research 

Wilfrid Laurier University (2 year term) 

2009-2011 Graduate Admissions Committee, Graduate Studies 

Wilfrid Laurier University (2 year term) 

2008-2010 Director, Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology 

(SCAPPS) Executive 

2006-2009 Graduate Studies & Research Nominations Committee, Research Office 

Wilfrid Laurier University 

2006-2009 Senate Finance Committee, Wilfrid Laurier University 

2006-2009 Senate Committee on Instructional Development, Wilfrid Laurier University 

2006-2009 Member, Task Force on KPE Curriculum Changes, Wilfrid Laurier University 

2006-2009 Internal Grants Selection Committee, Research Office 

Wilfrid Laurier University 

2007-2008 Chairperson, Senate Committee on Instructional Development, Wilfrid Laurier University 

2006-2008 Faculty University Council, Science Representative, 

Wilfrid Laurier University

2006-2008 NSERC Graduate Scholarship Selection Committee, Research Office 

Wilfrid Laurier University 

2004-2008 Faculty KPE Cooperative Education Representative, Faculty of Science, 

Wilfrid Laurier University 

2004-2008 Faculty Library Representative, Faculty of Science, Wilfrid Laurier 

University 

2004-2005 Board of Directors (Student Representative), North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) Executive 

2004 Board of Directors (Student Representative, Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology (SCAPPS) Executive 

2002-2003 Board of Directors – Graduate Studies Endowment Fund, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences Representative, University of Waterloo 

2003 Curriculum Planning Committee, BHSc Program, University of Western Ontario 

2001-2003 Science Fair Judge, Zurich Catholic District School Board 

1999 Graduate Representative, McMaster University Kinesiology Chairperson Selection Committee 

1998-1999 Graduate Representative, McMaster University 

Kinesiology Department Council 

1998-1999 Department Representative, McMaster University Risk Management 

Committee, McMaster University 

CONFERENCE ORGANIZATION 

2025 North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, 

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Workshop for Academics (Invited Speaker) 

Lake Tahoe, United States (June 2025) 

2024 North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, Student-Faculty Leadership Development Chats (Invited), New Orleans, United States (June 2024) 

2024 World Congress on Neurorehabilitation, Local Organizing Committee, 

Vancouver, Canada (May 20-24) 

2023 Parkinson’s Society Southwestern Ontario, Chair and Master of Ceremonies, Graduate Awards, Grants and Scholarship Ceremony. Cambridge, Canada (Oct 2)

2015 Preconference Workshop Organizer & Moderator, “Controversies in Mechanisms Underlying Parkinsonian Gait: What environmental obstacles can tell us about PD?” International Society for Posture and Gait Research, Seville, Spain (June 28) 

2014 Invited Session Chair, 1st International Freezing of Gait Congress, Dead Sea, Israel (February 2014) 

2013-2014 Program Chair (Motor control), North America Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity Annual Conference, Minneapolis, United States 

2011 Session Moderator/Presider “Special Populations & Motor Control” Canadian Society for Psychomotor Behaviour & Sport Psychology”, Winnipeg, Canada 

2011 Session Moderator/Presider “Improvisation and Neurologic Issues” 3rd International Music Therapy Research Conference, Waterloo, Canada 

2011 Session Moderator/Presider “The Use of Improvisation with Brain Injured Individuals” 3rd International Music Therapy Research Conference, Waterloo, Canada 

2011 Session Moderator/Presider “Music Atonement: the role of improvisation in the management of distress and anxiety and perception of pain for children undergoing Botox® treatments for spasticity” 3rd International Music Therapy Research Conference, Waterloo, Canada 

2009 Session Moderator/Presider, “Special populations and motor behaviour” 

North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity conference, Austin, United States. 

2008 Symposium Organizer & Moderator, “Cognitive Issues Influencing Movement in Basal Ganglia Disorders”. Theoretical & Experimental Neuropsychology (TENNET) conference, Waterloo, Canada 

2006 Session Presider, “Pattern Recognition and Outcome Prediction in Sports” 

North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity conference, Denver, United States. 

2006 Conference Head Organizer & Host, Southern Ontario Psycho-Motor Behaviour Conference, Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre, WLU 

2005 Symposium Organizer & Moderator, “To be or not to be (In Academia)?” 

North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity conference, St. Petersburg, United States 

2003 Symposium Organizer & Moderator, “A multi-systems approach to understanding motor control in Parkinson’s disease”. Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology conference, Hamilton, Canada

MANUSCRIPTS (Peer Reviewed) 

(*) = student supervised by Quincy Almeida 

Mancini, M., Afshari, M., Almeida, Q.J. Amunsdsen-Huffmaster, S., Balfany, K., Camicioli, R., Christiansen, C., Dale, M.L., Dibble, L., Earhart, G., Ellis, T., Griffith, G., Hackney, M., Hopkins, J., Horak, F., Jones, K., Ling, L., O’Keefe, J., Kwei, K., Olivier, G., Rao, A., Sivaramakrishnan, A., Corcos, D. Digital gait biomarkers in Parkinson’s disease: Susceptibility/Risk, Progression, Response to Exercise and Prognosis. (2025). Nature Parkinson’s Journal 2025 Mar 21;11(1):51. doi: 10.1038/s41531-025-00897-1. 

*Beck, E.N., *Wang MTY, *Intzandt, *Ehgoetz Martens KA, Almeida QJ. Correction: Sensory focused exercise improves anxiety in Parkinson’s disease: A randomized controlled trial. (2025). PLoS One. 2025 Feb 25;20(2):e0319768. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0319768. eCollection 2025.PMID: 39999155 (IF=3.11) 

Klotzbier, T.J., Schott, N., Park, S., Almeida, Q.J. (2025) Exploring Motor–Cognitive Interference Effects and the Influence of Self-Reported Physical Activity on Dual-Task Walking in Parkinson’s Disease and Healthy Older Adults. Brain Sci. 2025, 15(2), 114; doi.org/10.3390/brainsci15020114. 

D’amico, D., Savundranayagam MY, Biles R, Itzhak I, Anderson ND; Almeida, Q.J. & Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA) CAN-THUMBS UP Study Group. (2024). Engaging older adults in the process of aging research: a multimethod study evaluating the experience and efficacy of a citizen advisory group for a dementia risk reduction program. Res Involv Engagem. 2024 Dec 27;10(1):135. doi: 10.1186/s40900-024-00643-6. 

Subotic, A., Gee, M., Nelles K, Ba F, Dadar, M. Duchesne S, Sharma B, Masellis M, Black SE, Almeida QJ, Smith EE, Pieruccini-Faria F, Montero-Odasso M, Camicioli R.; Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA) (2023). Gray Matter Loss Relates to Dual Task Gait in Lewy Body Disorders & Aging. Journal of Neurology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00415-023-12052-y. 

Yu, L., Almeida, Q.J., Silva, A.F., He, L. (2023). Editorial: Exercise-induced neuroplasticity in neurodegeneration diseases. Front Neurosci. Sep 29; 17:1296291. fDoi:103389/fnins.2023.129691.eColleciton 2023. 

Wittich W, Kröger E, Aubin G, Fadhlaoui A, Anderson ND, Ben Gaied N, Itzhak I, Belleville S; Almeida, Q.J. Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration (CCNA) CAN-THUMBS UP Study Group. (2023). Using co-creation focus groups to customise a remote multidomain programme designed to increase dementia literacy. BMJ Open. 2023 Sep 13;13(9):e074555. 

doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-074555. 

Montero-Odasso M, Zou G, Speechley M, Almeida QJ, Liu-Ambrose T, Middleton LE, Camicioli R, Bray NW, Li KZH, Fraser S, Pieruccini-Faria F, Berryman N, Lussier M, Shoemaker JK, Son S, Bherer L; Canadian Gait and Cognition Network. (2023). Effects of Exercise Alone or Combined With Cognitive Training and Vitamin D Supplementation to Improve Cognition in Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Network Open. 2023 Jul 3;6(7):e2324465. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.24465.

Fatokun, I., Gee, M., Nelles, K., Ba, F., Dadar, M., Duchesne, S., Sharma, B., Masellis, M., Black, S.E., Almeida Q.J., Smith, E.R., Pieruccini-Faria, F., Montero-Odasso, M., Camicioli, R. (2023). Dual-task gait and white matter hyperintensities in Parkinson’s disease. Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience 5;15:1088050. doi: 10.3389/fnagi.2023.1088050. eCollection 2023. (IF=5.702) 

Bray NW, Pieruccini-Faria F, Witt ST, Bartha R, Doherty TJ, Nagamatsu LS, Almeida QJ, Liu-Ambrose T, Middleton LE, Bherer L, Montero-Odasso M. (2023). Combining exercise with cognitive training and vitamin D3 to improve functional brain connectivity in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Results from the SYNERGIC Trial. Geroscience. 2023. May;10:1-19. doi: 10.1007/s11357-023-00805-6. Epub 2022 Dec 21. (IF=7.581) 

Bray NW, Pieruccini-Faria F, Witt ST, Rockwood K, Bartha R, Doherty TJ, Nagamatsu LS, Almeida QJ, Liu-Ambrose T, Middleton LE, Bherer L, Montero-Odasso M. (2023). Frailty and functional brain connectivity (FBC) in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI): baseline results from the SYNERGIC Trial. Geroscience. 2023. Apr Dec 21;1-16. doi: 10.1007/s11357-022-00702-4. (IF=7.581) 

*Karimi, F., Almeida, Q.J., Jiang, N. (2022) Large-Scale Frontoparietal Theta, Alpha, and Beta Phase Synchronization: A set of EEG Differential Characteristics for Freezing of Gait in Parkinson’s Disease? Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience. Oct 26;14:988037. doi: 10.3389/ fnagi.2022.988037. eCollection 2022. (IF=5.702) 

Patterson, C.G., Joslin, E., Gil, A.B., Spigle, W., Nemet, T., Chahine, L., et al., SPARX3 Investigators (Almeida, Q.J.)-Parkinson’s Study Group. (2022) Study in Parkinson’s Disease of Exercise Phase 3 Randomized Clinical Trial (SPARX3), Trials 23(1):855. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-022-06703-0 (IF=2.049) 

*Klotzbier, T.J., Schott, N., Almeida, Q.J. (2022) Profiles of motor-cognitive interference in Parkinson’s disease. The Trail-Walking test to discriminate between motor phenotypes. Brain Sciences. Sep 9;12(9):1217. Doi:103390/brainsci12091217 (IF=3.706) 

*Alhassan M, Hovis JK, Almeida QJ. (2022). Pupil Light Reflex in Parkinson’s Disease Patients with and without Freezing of Gait. Saudi Journal of Opthalmology. 13:35(4):332-340. Doi:10.4103/1319-4534.347306.ecollection. (IF=.0868) 

McGibbon C, Jarrett P, Handrigan G, Bouchard D, Tranchant CC, Sexton AM, Yetman L, Robinson B, Crapoulet S, Chamard-Witkowski L, Liu-Ambrose T, Middleton LE, Almeida QJ, Bherer L, Lim A, Speechley M, Kamkar N, Montero Odasso M. (2022). Protocol for SYNchronising Exercises, Remedies in GaIt and Cognition at Home (SYNERGIC@Home): feasibility of a home-based double-blind randomised controlled trial to improve gait and cognition in individuals at risk for dementia. Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA), CAN-THUMBS UP Group. BMJ Open. 2022 Mar 31;12(3):e059988. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-059988. (IF=3.007) 

*Jarvis C, Sangarapillai K., Almeida QJ. (2022). Feasibility of online PD SAFEx™ exercise rehabilitation for symptom improvements of Parkinson’s disease: A pilot study. NeuroRehabilitation. 50(1):57-63. Epub 2021 Dec 20. doi: 10.3233/NRE-210145. (IF=1.736)

*Sangarapillai, K., Norman, B.M., Almeida, Q.J. (2022). An equation to calculate UPDRS motor severity for online and rural assessments of Parkinson’s. Parkinsonism Relat Disord. 2021 Nov 30;94:96-98. doi: 10.1016/j.parkreldis.2021.11.028. (IF=4.402) 

*Karimi, F., *Jiansheng, N., Gouweleeuw, K., Almeida, Q.J., Jiang, N. Movement Related Cortical Potentials in Parkinson’s Disease Patients with Freezing of Gait. (2021). Movement Related EEG Signatures Associated with Freezing of Gait in Parkinson’s Disease: An Integrative Analysis. Brain Communications. 3(4):fcab277. doi: 10.1093/braincomms/fcab277. eCollection (IF=4.400) 

*Sangarapillai, K., Norman, B.M., Almeida, Q.J. (2021). Boxing vs Sensory Exercise for Parkinson’s disease – A Double-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial. Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair. 35(9):769-777. doi: 10.1177/15459683211023197. Epub 2021 (IF=4.711) 

Mirelman A, Ben Or Frank M, Melamed M, Granovsky L, Nieuwboer A, Rochester L, Del Din S, Avanzino L, Pelosin E, Bloem BR, Della Croce U, Cereatti A, Bonato P, Camicioli R, Ellis T, Hamilton JL, Hass CJ, Almeida QJ, Inbal M, Thaler A, Shirvan J, Cedarbaum JM, Giladi N, Hausdorff JM. (2021). Detecting Sensitive Mobility Features for Parkinson’s Disease Stages Via Machine Learning. Movement Disorders. 36(9):2144-2155. doi: 10.1002/mds.28631. Epub 2021 

(IF=9.698) 

Sangarapillai, K., Norman, B.M., Almeida, Q.J. (2021). Rehabilitation of Self-Perceived Fall Risk vs Objective Fall in Parkinson’s. Brain Sciences. 11(3),20;https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci1103032 

(IF=3.706) 

Chow, R. Tripp, B.P., Rzondzinski, D., Almeida, Q.J. (2021). Investigating therapies for freezing of gait targeting the cognitive, limbic and sensorimotor domains. Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair. 2021 Mar;35(3):290-299. doi: 10.1177/1545968321992331. (IF=4.711) 

Pieruccini-Faria,F., Black, S.E., Masellis,M., Smith, E., Almeida, Q.J., Li, K., Camicioli, R., Montero-Odasso, M. (2021) Gait Variability Across Neurodegenerative and Cognitive Disorders: Results from the Canadian Consortium of Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA). Alzheimer’s and Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association. 17(8):1317-1328. doi: 10.1002/alz.12298. Epub 2021 (IF=17.13) 

Sangarapillai, K., Norman, B., Almeida, Q.J. (2020). Analyzing the effects of PDSAFEx on motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease: A retrospective study. NeuroRehabilitation. May 30. Doi: 10.3233/NRE-203025 (IF=1.736) 

*Ehgoetz Martens, K., Peterson, D., Almeida, Q.J., Lewis, S.J.G., Hausdorff, J.M., Nieuwboer, A. (2020). Behavioural Manifestations and Associated Non-Motor Features of Freezing of Gait. Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews. 116:350-364. doi: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2020.06.026. Epub 2020 (IF=8.33) 

*Alhassan M, Hovis JK, Almeida QJ. (2020). Visual processing speed in freezing and non-freezing Parkinson’s patients. Clinical Parkinsonism & Related Disorders. 2020 (3):1-6. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prdoa.2020.100060 (IF=3.180)

Mosabbir, A., Almeida, Q.J., Ahonen, H. (2020). The Effects of Long-Term 40-Hz Physioacoustic Vibrations on Motor Impairments in Parkinson’s Disease: A Double-Blinded Randomized Control Trial. Healthcare (Basel). 2020 Apr 28;8(2):E113. doi: 10.3390/healthcare8020113. (IF=3.160) 

*Beck, E.N., *Wang MTY, *Intzandt, *Ehgoetz Martens KA, Almeida QJ. Sensory focused exercise improves anxiety in Parkinson’s disease: A randomized controlled trial. (2020). PLoS One. 2020 Apr 16;15(4): e0230803. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0230803. (IF=3.752) 

Machan, C.M., Chriqui, E., Law, C., Norman, B., Alhassan, M., Almeida, Q.J., Kergoat, H., Irving, E.L. (2020). Changing vergence function in persons with Parkinson’s disease and convergence insufficiency. Parkinsonsism and Related Disorders. 2020 Mar 17;73:41-43. doi: 10.1016/j.parkreldis.2020.03.011. (IF=4.402) 

Silveira, C.R.A., Roy, E.A., Almeida Q.J. (2019). Frontal vs. Posterior cognitive dysfunction: Does greater risk of dementia lead to a differential gait in Parkinson’s disease? Brazilian Journal of Motor Behaviour. 13(1), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.20338/bjmb.v13i1.124 

Montero-Odasso M, Almeida QJ, Bherer L, Burhan AM, Camicioli R, Doyon J, Fraser S, Muir-Hunter S, Li KZH, Liu-Ambrose T, McIlroy W, Middleton L, Morais JA, Sakurai R, Speechley M, Vasudev A, Beauchet O, Hausdorff JM, Rosano C, Studenski S, Verghese J; Canadian Gait and Cognition Network. 2019. Consensus on Shared Measures of Mobility and Cognition: From the Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA). J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2019 May 16;74(6):897-909. doi: 10.1093/gerona/gly148. (IF=5.24) 

Alhassan M, Hovis JK, Almeida QJ. (2019) Stereopsis and ocular alignment in Parkinson’s disease patients with and without freezing of gait symptoms. Clin Exp Optom. 2019 Aug 22. doi: 10.1111/cxo.12961. 

Mirelman, A., Bonato, P., Camicioli, R., Ellis, T., Giladi, N., Hamilton, J.L., Hass, C.J., Hausdorff, J.M. Pelosin, E., Almeida, Q.J. (2019) Gait Impairments in Parkinson’s disease. Lancet Neurology. doi: 10.1016/S1474-4422(19)30044-4. (IF=59.935) 

*Ehgoetz Martens, K.A., *Silveira, C.R.A., *Intzandt, B.N., Almeida, Q.J. (2018). State anxiety predicts cognitive function in Parkinson’s disease. Neuropsychology 32(8), 950-957. 

*Lefaivre, S.C., Brown, M.J., Almeida, Q.J. (2018). Does cerebellar overactivity contribute to gait and balance deficits in Parkinson’s disease? Mov Disord 33(6):1022-1023. doi: 10.1002/mds.27396. 

(IF=8.68) 

Cullen, S., Montero-Odasso M, Bherer L. Almeida Q.J., Fraser S, Muir-Hunter S, Li K, Liu-Ambrose T, McGibbon, C.A., McIlroy W, Middleton L.E., Sarquis-Adamson, Y., Beauchet, O., McFadyen B.J., Morais, J.A., Camicioli R; Canadian Gait and Cognition Network. (2018). Guidelines for Gait Assessments in the Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA). Can Geriatr J. 21(2): 157-165. doi: 10.5770/cgj.21.298.

Montero-Odasso M, Almeida Q.J., Burhan AM, Camicioli R, Doyon J, Fraser S, Li K, Liu-Ambrose T, Middleton L, Muir-Hunter S, McIlroy W, Morais JA, Pieruccini-Faria F, Shoemaker K, Speechley M, Vasudev A, Zou GY, Berryman N, Lussier M, Vanderhaeghe L, Bherer L. (2018) SYNERGIC TRIAL (SYNchronizing Exercises, Remedies in Gait and Cognition) a multi-Centre randomized controlled double blind trial to improved gait and cognition in mild cognitive impairment. BMC Geriatr 18(1):93. doi: 10.1186/s12877-018-0782-7. 

*Silveira, C.R.S., Roy, E.A., Almeida, Q.J. (2018) Acute effects of aerobic exercise on cognitive function in individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Neurosci Lett 671:60-65. doi:10.1016/j.neulet.2018.01.056. 

*Beck, E.N., *Intzandt, B.N., Almeida, Q.J. (2018) Can dual task walking improve in Parkinson’s disease after external focus of attention exercise? A single blind randomized controlled trial. Neurorehabilitation & Neural Repair. 32(1):18-33doi: 10.1177/1545968317746782 (IF=4.402) 

*Silveira, C.R.S., Roy, E.A., *Intazandt, B.N., Almeida, Q.J. (2018) Aerobic exercise is more effective than goal-based exercise for the treatment of cognition in Parkinon’s disease. Brain & Cognition. 122:1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.bandc.2018.01.002. 

*Ehgoetz Martens, K.A., *Silveira, C.R.A., *Intzandt, B.N., Almeida, Q.J. (2018) Overload from anxiety: A non-motor cause for gait impairments in Parkinson’s disease. J Neuropsychiatry Clin Neurosci 30(1):77-80. doi: 10.1176/appi.neuropsych.16110298. 

*Simieli, L., *Vitorio, R., Rodrigues, S.T., Zago, P.F.P., Pereira, V.A.I., Baptista, A.M., Alves de Paula, P.H, Penedo, T., Almeida, Q.J., Barbieri, F.A. (2017). Gaze and motor behavior of people with PD during obstacle circumvention. Gait & Posture. 58:504-509. 

* Fernandes, H.A., Park, N.W., Almeida, Q.J. (2017). Effects of practice and delays on learning and retention of skilled tool use in Parkinson’s disease. Neuropsychologia 96: 230-239. 

*Beck, E.N., Almeida, Q.J. (2017) Dopa-responsive balance changes depend on use of internal vs. external attentional focus in Parkinson’s disease. Physical Therapy 1;97(2):208-216. 

*Ehgoetz Martens, K.A., *Lefaivre, S.C., *Beck, E.N. *Chow, R., *Pieruccini-Faria, F., Ellard, C.G., Almeida, Q.J. (2017). Anxiety provokes balance deficits that are selectively dopa-responsive in Parkinson’s disease. Neuroscience 6;340:436-444. (IF=5.67) 

Almeida, Q.J., *Ersser, K., (2016). Assessing the Contributions of Optic Flow: Strategies to Improve Gait in Parkinson’s disease. Journal of Neurology & Stroke. 5(4):1-9. 

*Ehgoetz Martens, K.A., Ellard, C., Almeida, Q.J. (2016) Evaluating the link between dopaminergic treatment, gait impairment and anxiety in Parkinson’s disease. Movement Disorders Clinical Practice 3;4:389-394. (IF=4.514) 

*Pereira, M.P., Gobbi, L.T.B., Almeida, Q.J. (2016) Freezing of gait in Parkinson’s disease: Evidence of sensory rather than attentional mechanisms through muscle vibration. Parkinsonism & Related Disorders 29: 79-82. (IF=4.402)

*Lefaivre, S.C., Brown, M.J., Almeida, Q.J. (2016) Cerebellar involvement in Parkinson’s disease resting tremor. Cerebellum & Ataxia. 3:13. doi: 10.1186/s40673-016-0051-5 

*Vitorio, R., Gobbi, L.T.B., *Lirani-Silva, E., Moraes, R., Almeida, Q.J. (2016) Synchrony of gaze and stepping patterns in people with Parkinson’s disease. Behavioural Brain Research 307:159-164. (IF=2.98) 

Bloem, B.R., Marinus, J., Almeida, Q.J., Dibble, L., Nieuwboer, A., Post, B., Ruzicka, E., Stebbins, G., Martinez-Martin, P., Schrag, A. (2016) Task Force Report on Scales to Assess Posture, Gait and Balance in Parkinson’s Disease: Critique and Recommendations Movement Disorders 31(9):1342-55. doi: 10.1002/mds.26572. (IF=9.698) 

*Pieruccini-Faria, F., Jones, J.A., Almeida, Q.J. (2016) Insight into dopamine-dependent planning deficits in Parkinson’s disease: A sharing of cognitive & sensory resources Neuroscience 318:219-229. 

*Beck, E.N., *Ehgoetz Martens, K.A., Almeida, Q.J. (2015) “Freezing of Gait in Parkinson’s disease: An Overload Problem?” PLoS ONE December;10(12):e0144986. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0144986. 

Scharoun, S.M., Bryden, P.J., Sage, M.D., Almeida, Q.J., Roy, E.A. (2015) The influence of Parkinson’s disease motor symptom asymmetry on hand performance: An examination of the Grooved Pegboard task” Parkinson’s disease. 2015:307474. doi: 10.1155/2015/307474. Epub 2015 Nov 26. 

*Ehgoetz Martens, K, Ellard, C.G., Almeida, Q.J. (2015) Virtually-induced threat in Parkinson’s: dopaminergic interactions between anxiety and sensory-perceptual processing while walking. Neuropsychologia 79 (PtB):322-31. 

*Silveira, C.R.A., *Ehgoetz Martens, K.A., *Pieruccini-Faria, F., Bell-Boucher, D, 

Roy, E.A., Almeida, Q.J. (2015) Disentangling perceptual judgement and online feedback deficits in Parkinson’s freezing of gait. Journal of Neurology 262(7):1629-36 (IF=3.783) 

*Ehgoetz Martens, K., Almeida, Q.J., Ellard, C.G. (2015) Anxiety provoked gait changes are selectively dopa-responsive in Parkinson’s disease European Journal of Neuroscience 42(4):2028-35 

*Crizzle, A.M., Myers, A.M., Roy, E.A., Almeida, Q.J. (2015) Associations between Falls, Balance Confidence, Driving Speed, Braking and Other Driving Practices in Parkinson’s disease Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics 33(1)72-86 

*Pieruccini-Faria, F., *Ehgoetz Martens, K., *Silveira, C.R.A., Jones, J., Almeida, Q.J. (2015) Side of basal ganglia degeneration influences freezing of gait in Parkinson’s. Behavioral Neuroscience 129(2):214-8

*Rahimi, F., Bee, C., Wang, D., Janabi-Sharifi, F., Almeida, Q.J. (2015) Subgroup analysis of PD tremor with loading: Action tremor as a combination of classical rest and physiological tremor. Clinical Biomechanics 30(2):114-20 

*Lefaivre, Shannon C., Almeida, Q.J. (2015) Can sensory attention focused exercise facilitate the utilization of proprioception for improved balance control in PD? Gait and Posture 41(2):630-3 (IF=2.72) 

*Brown, M.J.N., Almeida, Q.J. (2015) The dopaminergic system in upper limb motor blocks (ULMB) investigated during bimanual coordination in Parkinson’s disease. Journal of Neurology 262(1):41-53 

*Roy, S., Park, N.W., Roy, E.A., Almeida, Q.J. (2015) Interaction of memory systems during acquisition of tool knowledge and skills in Parkinson’s disease Neuropsychologia 66:55-66 

*Pieruccini-Faria, F., *Ehgoetz Martens, K.A., *Silveira, C.R.A., Jones, J.A., Almeida, Q.J. (2014) Interactions between cognitive and sensory load while planning and controlling complex gait adaptations in Parkinson’s disease. BMC Neurology 2014 Dec 21;14(1):250 

*Vitorio, R., *Lirani-Silva, E., *Pieruccini-Faria, F., Moraes, R., Gobbi, L.T.B., Almeida, Q.J. (2014) Visual cues and gait improvement in Parkinson’s disease: Which piece of information is really important? Neuroscience 277:273-80. 

*Ehgoetz Martens, K., Ellard, C., Almeida, Q.J. (2014) A closer look at mechanisms underlying perceptual differences in Parkinson’s freezers and non-freezers. Neuroscience. 274:162-9 

*Coakeley, S., *Ehgoetz Martens, K.A., Almeida, Q.J. (2014) Management of anxiety and motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease. Expert Reviews of Neurotherapeutics 14(8):937-46 

*Pieruccini-Faria, F., Jones, J.A., and Almeida, Q.J. (2014) Motor planning in Parkinson’s disease patients experiencing freezing of gait: The influence of cognitive load when approaching obstacles. Brain and Cognition 87:76-85. 

Sharples, S.A., Almeida, Q.J., Kalmar, J.M. (2014) Cortical mechanisms of mirror activation during maximal and submaximal finger contractions in Parkinson’s disease. Journal of Parkinson’s Disease 4(3):437-52 

*Ehgoetz Martens, K.A., Ellard, C.G., Almeida, Q.J.. (2014) Does Anxiety cause freezing of gait in Parkinson’s disease? PLoS One 2014 Sept 24; 9(9): e106561. 

Almeida, Q.J. (2014) Cardiometabolic Disease in Parkinson’s Disease High or Low Risk – A Risk Worth Protecting? Current Cardiovascular Risk Reports 14(8):937-46.

*Ehgoetz Martens, KA, *Pieruccini-Faria, F, *Silveira, C.R.A., Almeida, Q.J. (2013) The contribution of optic flow to fog in left- and right PD: different mechanisms for a common phenomenon? Parkinsonism & Related Disorders 19(11):1046-8. (IF=3.93) 

*Crizzle, A.M., Myers, A.M., Roy, E.A., Almeida, Q.J. (2013) Drivers with Parkinson’s disease: Are the symptoms of PD associated with restricted driving practices? Journal of Neurology 260(10):2562-2568 

*Ehgoetz Martens, K., Ellard, C.G., Almeida, Q.J. (2013) Dopaminergic contributions to distance estimation in Parkinson’s disease: A Sensory-perceptual deficit? Neuropsychologia 51(8):1426-34. 

*Ehgoetz Martens, K., Almeida, Q.J. (2013) Could Sensory Mechanisms be a core factor that underlies freezing of gait in Parkinson’s disease. PLoS One 2013 May 8; 8(5):e62602:1-7 

*Carlsen, A.N., Almeida, Q.J., Franks, I.M. (2013) Using a startling acoustic stimulus to investigate underlying mechanisms of bradykinesia in Parkinson’s disease. Neuropsychologia 51(3):392-9. 

*Crizzle, A.M., Almeida, Q.J., Myers, A.M. (2013) Self-regulatory practices of drivers with Parkinson’s disease: Accuracy of patient reports. Parkinsonism & Related Disorders 2013 Feb; 19(2):176-80. (IF=3.93) 

*Bhatt, H., *Pieruccini-Faria, F., Almeida, Q.J. (2013) Dynamics of Turning Sharpness Influences Freezing of Gait in Parkinson’s disease. Parkinsonism & Related Disorders 2013 Feb; 19(2):181-5. (IF=3.93) 

*Pieruccini-Faria, F., *Vitorio, R., Almeida, Q.J., *Silveira, C.R.A., Caetano, M.J.D., Stella, F., Gobbi, S., Gobbi, L.T.B. (2013) Evaluating the acute contributions of dopaminergic replacement to gait with obstacles in Parkinson’s disease. Journal of Motor Behaviour 45(5):369-80. 

Almeida, Q.J., *Brown, M.J.N. (2013) Is dopa-responsive hypokinesia responsible for bimanual coordination deficits in Parkinson’s disease? Frontiers of Neurology 4(89):1-17. (IF=3.508) 

*Sage, M.D., Bryden, P.J., Roy, E.A., Almeida, Q.J. (2012) The Relationship Between the Grooved Pegboard Test and Clinical Motor Symptom Evaluation Across the Spectrum of Parkinson’s Disease Severity. Journal of Parkinson’s disease 2(3):207-13. 

*Crizzle, A.M., Myers, A.M., Almeida, Q.J. (2012) Drivers with Parkinson’s disease: Who Participates in Research Studies. Parkinsonism & Related Disorders 18(7):833-6. (IF=3.93) 

*Ehgoetz Martens, K., Almeida, Q.J. (2012) Dissociating between sensory and perceptual deficits in Parkinson’s disease: More than simply a motor deficit. Movement Disorders. 27(3):387-92. (IF=8.769) 

*Carlsen, A.N., Almeida, Q.J., Franks, I.M. (2012) Startle Decreases Reaction Time to Active Inhibition. Experimental Brain Research 217(1):7-14. 

Almeida, Q.J. *Bhatt, H. (2012) A manipulation of visual feedback during gait training in Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease: Special Issue on Rehabilitation. 2012:508720, doi:10.1155/2012/508720: 1-7

*Knobl, P., *Kielstra, L., Almeida, Q.J. (2012) The relationship between motor planning and freezing of gait in Parkinson’s disease. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry 83:98-101. (IF=13.654) 

*Sage, M.D., Almeida, Q.J., *Johnston, R.E. (2011) Comparison of exercise strategies for motor symptom improvement in Parkinson’s disease. Neurodegenerative Disease Management 1(5):387-95 

*Tan, T, Almeida, Q.J., *Rahimi, F. (2011) Proprioceptive deficits in Parkinson’s disease patients with freezing of gait. Neuroscience 192:746-52. 

*Brown, M.J.N., Almeida, Q.J. (2011) Evaluating dopaminergic system contributions to cued pattern switching during bimanual coordination. European Journal of Neuroscience 34(4):632-640. 

Almeida Q.J., *Lebold C.A. (2011) An evaluation of mechanisms underlying step cues on gait in Parkinson’s disease. Journal of Clinical Neuroscience 18(6):798-802. 

*Grillo, E.U., Almeida Q.J., Lee, T.D., Verdolini Abbott, K. (2010) Do vision and audition influence bimanual timing coordination for in-phase and anti-phase patterns in a linear slide task? Open Sports Science Journal 3(6):105-10. 

*Lebold, C.A., Almeida, Q.J. (2010) Evaluating the Contributions of Dynamic Flow to Freezing of Gait in Parkinson’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, vol. 2010, Article ID 732508, 7 pages. doi:10.4061/2010/732508 

Almeida Q.J., *Lebold C.A. (2010) Freezing of gait in Parkinson’s disease: A perceptual cause for a motor impairment? Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry 81: 513-8. (13.654) 

*Sage, M.D., Almeida, Q.J. (2010) A Positive influence of vision on motor symptoms during sensory attention focused exercise for Parkinson’s disease. Movement Disorders 25(1):64-9. (IF=8.769) 

Fletcher, PC, Almeida, Q.J., Guthrie, DM, Berg, K, Jantzi, M, Hirdes, JP. (2010). Assessing the health of community-based individuals with Parkinsonism. Senior Care Canada. 12(4): 10-15. 

*King, L., Almeida, Q.J., Ahonen, H. (2009) Short-term Effects of Vibration Therapy on Motor Impairments in Parkinson’s Disease. Neurorehabilitation 25(4):297-306. 

Jenkins, M.E., Almeida, Q.J., Spaulding, S.J., *Van Oostveen, R., Holmes, J.D., Johnson, A.M., & Perry, S.D. (2009) Plantar cutaneous sensory stimulation improves single limb support time and EMG activation patterns among individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Parkinsonism and Related Disorders 15(9):697-702. 

*Sage, M.D., Almeida, Q.J. (2009) Symptom and Gait Changes After Sensory Attention Focused Exercise versus Aerobic Training in Parkinson’s Disease. Movement Disorders 24(8):1132-8. (IF=8.769)

Almeida, Q.J. (2009) The problem of thinking while walking: should coordination deficits really be linked to symptom laterality and rhythmic asymmetries? A response to “Bilateral coordination of gait and Parkinson’s disease: The effects of dual tasking (Plotnik et al.,2009) Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry 80:347-50. (IF=13.654) 

Almeida, Q.J., Hyson, H.C. (2008) The evolution of pharmacological treatment for Parkinson’s disease. Recent Patents on CNS Drug Discovery 3(1):50-54 

Almeida, Q.J., Frank, J.S., Roy, E.A., Patla, A.E., Jog, M.S. (2007) Dopaminergic modulation of timing control and variability in the gait of Parkinson’s disease. Movement Disorders 22(12):1735-42 

Almeida, Q.J., Frank, J.S., Roy, E.A., Jenkins, M., Spaulding, S., Jog, M.S. (2005) An evaluation of sensorimotor integration during locomotion toward a target in Parkinson’s disease. Neuroscience 134(1):283-93 

Welsh, T.N., Almeida, Q.J., Lee, T.D. (2005) The Effect of postural stability and spatial orientation of the upper limbs on interlimb coordination. Experimental Brain Research 161(3):265-75 

( =co-first author) 

Salter, J.E., Roy, E.A., Black, S.E., Joshi, A., Almeida, Q.J. (2004) Gestural imitation and limb apraxia in corticobasal degeneration. Brain & Cognition 55(2):400-2 

Johnson, A.M., Almeida, Q.J., Stough, C., Thompson, J.C., Singrayer, R., Jog, M.S. (2004) Visual inspection time in PD: deficits in early stages of cognitive processing. Neuropsychologia 42:577-83 

Johnson, A.M., Vernon, P.A., Almeida, Q.J., Grantier, L., Jog, M.S. (2004) Screening for Parkinson’s disease with response time batteries: A pilot study. BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making 4(1):14 

Heath, M.D., Almeida, Q.J., Roy, .E.A., Black, S.E., Westwood. D. (2003) Selective Dysfunction of Tool-Use: A Failure to Integrate Somatosensation and Action. Neurocase 9(2):156-63 

Almeida, Q.J., Wishart, L.R., Lee, T.D. (2003) Disruptive influences of a cued voluntary shift on coordinated movement in Parkinson’s disease. Neuropsychologia 41(4):442-52 

Johnson, A.M., Vernon, P.A., Almeida, Q.J., Grantier, L., Jog, M.S. (2003) A role of the basal ganglia in movement: The effect of precues on discrete bi-directional movements in Parkinson’s disease. Motor Control 7:71-81 

Almeida, Q.J., Black, S.E., Roy, E.A. (2002) Screening for Apraxia: A Short Assessment for Stroke Patients. Brain and Cognition 48:253-8 

Almeida, Q.J., Wishart, L.R., Lee, T.D. (2002) Bimanual Coordination Deficits with Parkinson’s Disease: The Influence of Movement Speed and External Cueing. Movement Disorders 17(1):30-7 

Lee, T.D., Almeida, Q.J., Chua, R. (2002) Spatial constraints in bimanual coordination: influences of effector orientation. Experimental Brain Research 146(2):205-12

Submitted/Under Review: 

(*) = student supervised at Research Centre by Quincy Almeida 

Yeung A.,Gee, M., Ba, F., Almeida, Q.J., Smith, EE., Nelles, K., Sharma, B., Marsellis, M., Black, S.E., Pieruccine-Faria, F., Montero-Odasso, M., Camicioli, R., (Submitted Jan 2025) Nucleus Basalis of Meynert: Atrophy, Gait Variability and Dual-task Gait across the Lewy Body Disease Spectrum. Parkinsonism and Related Disorders 

Pieruccini-Faria , f., Li, K., Fraser, S., Liu-Ambrose, T., Middleton, L., Camisioli, R., Bray, N., Berryman, N., Lussier, M., Shoemaker, K., Guangyong, Z., Son, S., Almeida, Q.J., Burhan, A., Speechley, M.R., Bherer, L., Montero-Odasso, M. (Submitted Dec 2024) Nature Aging Journal. 

* Fernandes, H.A., Park, N.W., Almeida, Q.J. Differential Effects of Practice on Tool Use Retention in Parkinson’s Disease. Journal of Parkinson’s disease. 

*Batistela, R.A., Pieruccini-Faria, F., Vitório, R., Almeida, Q.J., Gobbi, L.T.B. (Submitted) 

Upper-limb performance while walking is not affected in Parkinson’s disease. Gait & Posture. 

Norman, B., Sangarapillai, K., Almeida, Q.J. (Submitted). Effectiveness of KinesiaONE Sensors on Parkinson’s Motor Symptoms. Journal of Neuroscience Methods. 

*Pereira, M.P., Silva Pelicioni, P.H., Almeida, Q.J., Gobbi, L.T.B. (Submitted) Human postural response to lower leg muscle vibration in different positions relative to muscle fibers. Physiological Research 

*Pieruccini-Faria, F., Jones, J.A., Almeida, Q.J. (Submitted) Eye tracking to understand movement planning in Parkinson’s disease: Dopamine dependent sharing of cognitive and sensory resources? Neuropsychologia 

In Progress: 

(*) = student supervised at Research Centre by Quincy Almeida 

Sangarapillai K., Norman, B., Almeida, Q.J.. (In Progress). Falls in Parkinson’s Disease: A Proprioceptive or Cognitive Deficit? 

Hyde, J., Sangarapillai, K., Norman, B.M., Almeida, Q.J. (In Progress). Impact of PD SAFExTM on Freezing of Gait in Parkinson’s Disease. 

*Sacheli, M.A., *Silveira, C.R.A., Eng, J.J., Almeida, Q.J. (In Progress) Assessing aerobic capacity in Parkinson’s disease: VO2 max may be misleading. Movement Disorders 

*Kielstra, L., Almeida, Q.J., Roy, E.A. (In Progress) Disentangling Apraxia from Primary Motor Deficits in Parkinson’s Disease. Parkinsonism & Related Disorders 

*Bisson, E., Norris, J., Almeida, Q.J. (In Progress) Clinical Assessment May Not Represent Patient’s Experience in Parkinson’s Disease: A Comparison of Clinically-Assessed and Self-Reported Measures of Handedness and Side Affected. Journal of Neurology

Barbieri, F., Gobbi, L., Cezar Rocha dos Santos, P., Vitorio, R., Teixeira-Arroyo, C., Simieli, L., Orcioli-Silva, D., Almeida, Q.J. Contributions of optic flow and proprioception to gait in Parkinson’s disease. 

*Boehm, R., *Pieruccini-Faria, F., *Knobl, P., *Ehgoetz Martens, K., *Rodrigues, C.R.A., Almeida, Q.J. Contributions of symptom laterality and hand dominance on proprioception in Parkinson’s disease 

*Tan, T, Almeida, Q.J. Location of clutter to a path influences gait and gaze in older adults 

Almeida, Q.J., *Kielstra, L., *Lebold, C.A. Sensory-perceptual influences of dopamine in individuals who experience freezing of gait. 

*Boehm, R., Almeida, Q.J., *Knobl, P. Sensory attention focused exercise in Parkinson’s disease: A Single Blind Cross-over study on PD SAFEx for Parkinson’s disease. 

*Knobl, P., Almeida, Q.J. A comparison of motor imagery and sensory-focused rehabilitation strategies for gait and working memory in Parkinson’s disease. 

*Knobl, P., Almeida, Q.J. The effect of motor imagery and sensory attention focused exercise on symptom severity and gait in Parkinson’s disease. 

*Ehgoetz Martens, K., Almeida, Q.J., Bloem, B.,*Pieruccini-Faria, F. An evaluation of supramaximal dopaminergic responsiveness during freezing of gait through doorways in Parkinson’s disease. 

*Tan, T, Almeida, Q.J. Effects of clutter on gait and gaze behaviours in Parkinson’s disease freezers and non-freezers. 

MANUSCRIPTS (Non Peer Reviewed) 

Invited Book Chapters: 

Almeida, Q.J. (2020) Linking anxiety, cognitive and sensory deficits to gait and balance in Parkinson’s disease. Martin, C.R., Preedy, V.R. (Eds.) The Neuroscience of Parkinson’s Disease: Genetics, Neurology, Behavior, and Diet. Elsevier Publishing. (Volume 2:Chpt.32). 

Almeida, Q.J. (2017) Neuropsychological Aspects of Movement Disorders. Barbieri, F. (Ed.) Motor Control in Aging: Individuals With and Without Movement Disorders. Springer Publishing. (Chpt. 2: 33-41) 

*Pieruccini-Faria, F., *Silveira, C.R.A., Almeida, Q.J. (2017) Gait disturbances in movement disorders: A motor-cognitive problem. In Barbieri, F. (Ed.) Motor Control in Aging: Individuals With and Without Movement Disorders. Springer Publishing. (Chpt. 9: 129-142) 

Almeida, Q.J., Rahimi, F., Wang, D., Janabi-Sharifi, F. (2013) Dopaminergic Influences on Rest and Action Tremors and Emerging Therapies for Tremor. In M. Manto & G. Grimaldi (Eds.), Mechanisms and Emerging Therapies of Tremor Disorders. Springer Publishing. (Chpt 26: 463-475)

Almeida, Q.J., (2012) Timing Control in Parkinson’s disease. In J. Dushanova (Ed.), Mechanisms in Parkinson’s Disease – Models and Treatment. In Tech Open Access Publishers (Volume 2(2);39-56. 

Almeida, Q.J., Hyson, H.C. (2010) Pharmacological Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease: A Continuing Evolution. In M.I. Choudhary & U. Rahman (Eds.), Frontiers in CNS Drug Discovery Bentham Science Publishers. (Volume 2, pp 147-155). 

Jog, M.S., Almeida, Q.J. (2005). Basal ganglia: Structure and Function. In T.N. Mehrhotra & K.S. Bhattacharya (Eds.), Parkinson’s disease and Movement Disorders. JayPee Publishers Inc. (pp 15-21). 

Johnson, A.M., Almeida, Q.J. (2005). From perception to execution in Parkinson’s disease. In F. Columbus (Ed.), Parkinson’s Disease: New Research. Nova Science Publishers, Inc. 

Invited Manuscripts/Articles: 

Almeida, Q.J. (In Press). Neuropsychological contributions to movement control in Parkinson’s disease. Brazilian Journal of Motor Behavior. 

Almeida, Q.J. (In Press). Considerations in exercise rehabilitation for Parkinson’s disease. Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy 

Almeida, Q.J. (2015). Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology – Certification Exam Program, Organization: CSEP-CEP Theory Exam & Certification Guide Review 

Almeida, Q.J. (2014). Cardiometabolic Disease in Parkinson’s disease high or low risk – A risk worth protecting?” Cardiovascular Risk Reports. 8:404 

Almeida, Q.J. (2012). Best practices in clinical exercise rehabilitation for persons living with Parkinson disease. Public Health Agency of Canada: Commissioned Systematic Review “Risks of exercising in clinical populations” 

Almeida, Q.J. (2012) Festination – a common but often confusing symptom of Parkinson’s. The Parkinson’s Update. 56:9 

Almeida, Q.J. (2010). Exercise can help people with Parkinson’s disease. The Canadian Encyclopedia. Institute Historica-Dominion. 

Johnson, A.M., Almeida, Q.J. (2007). The impact of exercise rehabilitation and physical activity on the management of Parkinson’s Disease. Geriatrics & Aging 10(5):318-321. 

Almeida, Q.J. (2006). Ask the Expert…(Information on Exercise Rehabilitation in Parkinson’s disease). In C. Connors (Ed.), Parkinson’s Update: Journal for South Western Ontario. Parkinson Society Canada. 

Almeida, Q.J. (2005). Help for Parkinson’s Arrives in Kitchener-Waterloo… In C. Connors (Ed.), Parkinson’s Update: Journal for South Western Ontario. Parkinson Society Canada.

SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS (Peer Reviewed) 

Published Abstracts: 

(*) = student supervised at Research Centre by Quincy Almeida 

Gagnon, C., Montero-Odasso, M., Zou, G., Speechley, M., Almeida, Q.J., Liu-Ambrose, T., Middleton, L.E., Camicioli, R., Bray, N.W. Li, K.Z.H, Fraser, S., Pieruccini-Faria, F., Burhan, A.M., Berryman, N., Lussier, M., Shoemaker, K., Son, S., Bherer, L., Neuropsychological determinants of the cognitive response to combined physical and cognitive training in adults with mild cognitive impairment. Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AICC), Toronto, Canada. June 2025. 

Pieruccini-Faria, F., Son, S., Lio-Ambrose, T., Burhan, A.M., Almeida, Q.J., Middleton, L.E., Li, K.Z.H., Fraser, S.,Bherer, L., Montero-Odasso, M. Does APOE4 genotype moderate the effects of exercise interventions in older individuals living with mild cognitive impairment? Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AICC), Toronto, Canada. June 2025. 

Gagnon, C., Montero-Odasso, M., Zou, G., Speechley, M., Almeida, Q.J. Liu-Ambrose, T., Middleton, L.E., Camicioli, R., Bray, PhD; Karen Z. H. Li, Fraser, S., Pieruccini-Faria, F., Burhan, A.M. Berryman, N., Lussier, M., Shoemaker, J.K., Son, S., Bherer, L. 

(2025). Neuropsychological determinants of the cognitive response to combined physical and cognitive training in adults with mild cognitive impairment. Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AICC), Toronto, Canada. June 2025. 

Howe, E., Ginis, P., Gilat, M., Hausdorff, J.M., Lewis, S.J., Mancini, M., Mammon, J., Adams, L., McKay, L., Nieuwboer, A., Nonnekes, J., Almeida, Q.J., Lewitt, P., Fietzek, U., Herman, T., Muller, M., Peterson, D., Plotnik, M., Potter-Nerger, M., Revuelta, G., Schlenstedt, C., Scully, A., Horak,F., Ehgoetz Martens, K. (2025). The Design and Training Process for a Novel Freezing of Gait Clinician Rated Outcome Assessment. International Society for Posture & Gate Research (ISPGR) In Proceedings of International Society of Posture and Gait Research. Maastricht, Netherlands (Abstract) 

Almeida, Q.J., *Karimi, F., *Castro-Folker, N., Statsna,M., Jiang, N. (2024) Motor vs Brain Biomarkers for Freezing of Gait: The Most Severe Motor Impairment in Parkinson’s Disease. 57th Annual Conference of the North American Society for Sport Psychology and Physical Activity (NASPSPA), New Orleans, United States, June 2024. (Abstract) 

*Sangorpillai, K., Almeida, Q.J. (2022). Reduced stride length as a precursor to developing freezing of gait in Parkinson’s disease. 55th Annual Conference of the North American Society for Sport Psychology and Physical Activity (NASPSPA), Hawaii, United States, June 2022. (Abstract) 

Almeida, Q.J., *Jarvis, C., *Sangorpillai, K. (2022) Feasibility of online PD SAFEx exercise rehabilitation for symptom improvements of Parkinson’s disease. 55rd Annual Conference of the North American Society for Sport Psychology and Physical Activity (NASPSPA), Hawaii, United States, June 2022. (Abstract)

*Geetan, A., *Sangorpillai, K., Almeida, Q.J. (2021). Should disease duration be linked to freezing of gait in Parkinson’s disease. Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 52nd Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts. Online Conterence (Abstract) 

*Sangorpillai, K., *Geetan, A., Almeida, Q.J. (2021). Gait parameters contributing to freezing of gait in Parkinson’s. Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 52nd Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts. Online Conference (Abstract) 

Bray, N., Witt, S.T., Bartha, R., Doherty, T.J., Nagamatsu, L., Almeida, Q.J., Bherer, L., Liu-Ambrose, T., Middleton, L., Montero-Odasso, M. (2021) Physical exercise with cognitive training and vitamin D supplementation improves brain connectivity in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Results from the SYNERGIC Trial. Canadian Geriatric Society – Book of Abstracts. (virtual conference due to Covid-19) 

Mahon, J., Almeida, Q.J., Bherer, L., Burhan, A., Lio-Amrose, T., Middleton, L., Nagamatsu, L., Speechley, M., Montero-Odasso, M. (2021) . The Effect Of A Multimodal Exercise Intervention Combined With Computerized Cognitive Training On Depressive Symptoms In Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Preliminary Report. Canadian Geriatric Society – Book of Abstracts. (virtual conference due to Covid-19) 

*Sangarapillai, K., Norman, B.M., Beck, E.N., Almeida, Q.J. (2020). Do Improvements to Primary Symptoms From Sensory Training Differ in Parkinson’s Disease ON vs. OFF Dopaminergic Medications? 24th International Congress of Parkinson’s disease and Movement Disorders. Philadelphia, United States, September 2020. (Abstract) 

*Sangorpillai, K., Norman, B.M., Almeida, Q.J. (2020). Are Effects of Rock Steady Boxing and PD SAFExTM On the Motor Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease Maintained Long-Term? – A Single-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial. 24th International Congress of Parkinson’s disease and Movement Disorders. Philadelphia, United States, September 2020. (Abstract) 

*Sangorpillai, K., Norman, B.M., Beck, E.N., Almeida, Q.J. (2020) Rehabilitation of Self-Perceived Fall Risk Vs. Objective Fall in Parkinson’s. 53rd Annual Conference of the North American Society for Sport Psychology and Physical Activity (NASPSPA), Vancouver, Canada. 

*Karimi, F., *Jiansheng, N., Almeida, Q.J., Jiang, N. Movement Related Cortical Potentials in Parkinson’s Disease Patients with Freezing of Gait* (2020). 42nd Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC) in conjunction with the 43rd Annual Conference of the Canadian Medical and Biological Engineering Society. Montréal, Canada, (July 20-24, 2020). 

Almeida, Q.J. (2019) Visuoperceptual contributions to freezing of gait in Parkinson’s. 52nd Annual Conference of the North American Society for Sport Psychology and Physical Activity (NASPSPA), Baltimore, United States. (Abstract) 

Pereira, M.P., Almeida, Q.J., Gobbi, L.T.B. Reweighting of Sensory Information during gait in Parkinson’s disease. (2019). International Society for Posture & Gate Research (ISPGR) In Proceedings of International Society of Posture and Gait Research. Glasgow, Scotland (Abstract)

*Silveira C.R.A, *Pieruccini-Faria, F., Roy E.R., Almeida Q.J. (2019) Dual-task gait cost in Parkinson’s disease patients with and without depressive symptoms. International Society for Posture & Gate Research (ISPGR) In Proceedings of International Society of Posture and Gait Research. Glasgow, Scotland (Abstract) 

Montero-Odasso, M., Sarquis-Adamson, Y., Ravid., N, Almeida, Q.J. Pieruccini-Faria, F., Camicioli. (2019) Is gait variability a biomarker of neurodegenerative disorders? International Society for Posture & Gate Research (ISPGR) In Proceedings of International Society of Posture and Gait Research. Glasgow, Scotland (Abstract) 

*Sangorpillai, K., Norman, B.M., Almeida, Q.J. (2019). Evaluating Specific Motor Symptom Improvements with PD SAFExTM Exercise Rehabilitation. Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 50th Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts. Vancouver, British Columbia (Abstract) 

*Cagnee. B., *Sangarapillai., K., Norman, B.M., Almeida, Q.J.. (2019). Falls in Parkinson’s disease: A Proprioceptive or Cognitive Deficit? Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 50th Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts. Vancouver, British Columbia (Abstract) 

Machan, C.M., Chriqui, E., Law, C., Norman, B., Alhassan, M., Almeida, Q.J., Kergoat, H., Irving, E.L. (2018). Changing Vergence in Parkinson’s Disease. 2018 Meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Opthamology. Journal of Investigative Opthamology and Visual Science. Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. (Abstract) 

Almeida, Q.J. (2018) Sensory-Motor Contributions to Freezing of Gait. In 3rd International Congress on Freezing of Gait. Leuven, Belgium (Abstract). 

*Chow, R., Almeida, Q.J. (2018) Can sensory training improve the motor impairments of Parkinson’s disease. Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 49th Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts. Toronto, Canada (Abstract) 

*Sangorpillai, K., Almeida, Q.J. (2018). Can Sensory Training Improve the Primary Motor Impairments of Parkinson’s Disease?. Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 49th Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts. Toronto, Canada (Abstract) 

*Sangorpillai, K., Almeida, Q.J. (2018). A health policy perspective: Evaluating the delivery of boxing programs for Parkinson’s disease in Canada. Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 49th Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts. Toronto, Canada (Abstract) 

Almeida, Q.J., *Lasswell, M.T., *Beck, E.N. (2018) Is Intensity a Critical Factor in Motor Rehabilitation for Parkinson’s disease? 51th Annual Conference of the North American Society for Sport Psychology and Physical Activity (NASPSPA), Denver, United States. (Abstract)  

Almeida, Q.J. (2017) Temporal and Spatial Measures of Gait and Dual-Task Gait in Aging and Neurodegenerative Diseases. In Invited Symposium, “Consensus in Measures of Gait and Cognition: From the Canadian Consortium in Neurodegeneration and Aging” for the 21st IAGG World Conference on Gerontology and Geriatrics. (217) (Abstract) 

*Norman, B., Almeida, Q.J. (2017) How effective are wearable sensors in motor symptom assessment in Parkinson’s disease? Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 48th Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts. St. John, New Foundland, Canada 

*Chow, R. Almeida, Q.J. (2017) Can active proprioceptive training improve proprioception in Freezing of Gait? Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 48th Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts. St. John, New Foundland, Canada 

*Chow, R. Almeida, Q.J. (2017) Comparing the Influence of Cognitive, Sensorimotor, and Limbic Triggers of Freezing of Gait in Parkinson’s disease. 50th Anniversary Conference of the North American Society for Sport Psychology and Physical Activity (NASPSPA), San Diego, United States. 

Schott, N., *Klotzbier, T., *Pley, C., *Sanftmann, B., *Uhl, A.L., Almeida, Q.J. (2017) Motor-cognitive interference in dual task mobility: allocation of resources in PD patients . 50th Anniversary Conference of the North American Society for Sport Psychology and Physical Activity (NASPSPA), San Diego, United States. 

*Alhassan, M., Hovis, J.K., Almeida, Q.J. (2017) Visual Resolution and Hyper Acuity in Parkinson’s Disease Patients. In Proceedings of the American Academy of Optometry. Chicago, Illinois, United States (Abstract) 

*Pereira, M.P., Almeida, Q.J., Gobbi, L.T.B. (2017) Effects of muscle vibration on gait initiation in Parkinson’s disease with and without freezing of gait. International Society for Posture & Gate Research (ISPGR) In Proceedings of International Society of Posture and Gait Research. Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, United Statees (Abstract) 

Chow R., Silveira C.R.A., Intzandt B, Beck E.N., Almeida Q.J. (2016). Baseline Physical Activity May Influence Exercise-induced Changes in Cognitive Function in Parkinson’s disease. 20th International Congress of Parkinson’s disease & Movement Disorders. Berlin, Germany June 2016 

Silveira C.R.A, Roy E.A., Intzandt B, Almeida Q.J. (2016). Does physical exercise influence the cognitive domains that predict dementia in Parkinson’s disease? 20th International Congress of Parkinson’s disease and Movement Disorders. Berlin, Germany June 2016 

Beck, E.N., Intzandt, B., Almeida, Q.J. (2016) The influence of external and internal focus of attention exercise on symptoms and automaticity in Parkinson’s disease: A single blind randomized controlled trial. North American Society for Sport Psychology and Physical Activity (NASPSPA), Montreal, Canada. 

Beck, E.N., Almeida, Q.J. (2016) The influence of dopaminergic modulation on internal and external focus of attention during postural stability tasks in Parkinson’s disease. North American Society for Sport Psychology and Physical Activity (NASPSPA), Montreal, Canada.

Wang, M.T.Y., Beck, E.N., Ehgoetz Martens, K.A., Almeida, Q.J. (2016) An internal focus of attention during exercise can influence anxiety in Parkinson’s disease. North American Society for Sport Psychology and Physical Activity (NASPSPA), Montreal, Canada. 

Intzandt, B., Beck, E.N., Silveira, C.R.A., Almeida, Q.J. (2016) Power Training Improves Static Balance in Parkinson’s disease. North American Society for Sport Psychology and Physical Activity (NASPSPA), Montreal, Canada. 

Godfrey, M.J., Beck, E.N., Intzandt, B., Eys, M., Almeida, Q.J. (2016) Does motivation to exercise change as a result of a rehabilitation intervention in Parkinson’s disease? North American Society for Sport Psychology and Physical Activity (NASPSPA), Montreal, Canada. 

Ehgoetz Martens, K.A., Silveira, C.R.A., Lefaivre, S., Beck E.N., Ellard, C.G., Almeida, Q.J. (2016) Are limbic and cognitive effects on balance in Parkinson’s disease equal? The Movement Disorders Society International Congress (MDS), Berlin, Germany. 

*Silveira C.R.A, Roy E.R., Almeida Q.J. (2015) The effects of aerobic exercise on cognition and gait in Parkinson’s disease: Does baseline cognitive status matter? Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 47th Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts. Edmonton, Canada (Abstract) 

*Pieruccini-Faria F., Jones J.A., Almeida Q.J. (2015) Insight into dopamine-dependent planning deficits in Parkinson’s disease: A sharing of cognitive and sensory resources Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 47th Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts. Edmonton, Canada (Abstract) 

Ehgoetz Martens, K.A., Ellard, C.G., Almeida, Q.J. (2015) Dopaminergic interactions between anxiety and processing of the environment in PD Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 47th Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts. Edmonton, Canada (Abstract) 

Homem, R.C.P.P., Almeida, Q.J., Tolentino, G.P., Vidal, S., Oliveira, R.J. (2015) Effect of hippotherapy on functional capacity and quality of life in people with Parkinson’s disease . International Society for Posture & Gate Research. In Proceedings of International Society for Posture and Gait Research (ISPGR). Seville, Spain. (Abstract) 

*Lefaivre, S.C., *Ehgoetz Martens, K.A., *Beck, E.N., *Pieruccini-Faria, F., Ellard, C.G. & Almeida, Q.J. (2015) Anxiety provokes balance deficits that are selectively dopa-responsive in Parkinson’s disease. International Society for Posture & Gate Research. In Proceedings of International Society for Posture and Gait Research (ISPGR). Seville, Spain. (Abstract) 

*Intzandt, B., *Silveira, C.R.A, *Ehgoetz Martens, K., Almeida, Q.J. (2015) Does anxiety compete for processing resources during walking and a dual-task in Parkinson’s disease? International Society for Posture & Gait Research (ISPGR) In Proceedings of International Society of Posture and Gait Research. Seville, Spain (Abstract)

*Pieruccini-Faria, F., Pinkerton, J., Tacuyan, J., Almeida, Q.J. (2015) Freezing of gait or axial rigidity? Understanding the coordinative nature of en-bloc turning in Parkinson’s disease. International Society for Posture & Gate Research (ISPGR) In Proceedings of International Society of Posture and Gait Research. Seville, Spain (Abstract) 

*Silveira, C.R.A., Roy, E.A., Stuss, D.T., *Pieruccini-Faria, F., Almeida Q.J. (2015) Does inconsistency in attentional control predict gait variability in Parkinson’s disease? International Society for Posture & and Gait Research (ISPGR) In Proceedings of International Society of Posture and Gait Research. Seville, Spain (Abstract) 

*Beck, E.N., *Ehgoetz Martens, K.A., Almeida, Q.J. (2015) Gaze behaviour in freezers may relieve processing demands. International Society for Posture & Gait Research (ISPGR) In Proceedings of International Society of Posture and Gait Research. Seville, Spain. (Abstract) 

Almeida, Q.J., Bloem, B.R., Gobbi, L.T., Lewis, S.J. (2015) Controversies in Mechanisms Underlying Parkinsonian Gait: What environmental obstacles can tell us about PD? International Society for Posture & Gate Research (ISPGR) In Proceedings of International Society of Posture and Gait Research. Seville, Spain (Abstract) 

*Ehgoetz Martens, K.A., Ellard, C.G., Almeida, Q.J. (2015) Does movement impairments cause anxiety in Parkinson’s disease? A chicken or egg question. 19th International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders. San Diego, United States 

*Ehgoetz Martens, K.A., Ellard, C.G., Almeida, Q.J. (2015) Dopaminergic interactions between anxiety and processing of the environment in PD. North American Society for Sport Psychology and Physical Activity (NASPSPA). In Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology Portland, United States (abstract) 

*Beck, E.N., *Ehgoetz Martens, K.A., Almeida, Q.J. (2015) The influence of cognitive load and sensory cues on visual attention in freezers. North American Society for Sport Psychology and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) conference. In Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology Portland, United States (abstract) 

*Silveira, C.R.A., Roy, E.A., Intzandt, B.N., Almeida, Q.J. (2015) Effects of exercise on cognition in Parkinson’s disease: The link between executive functions and gait. “Canadian Consensus on Measures of Mobility and Cognition in Aging” at the pre-conference meeting of the 35th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Canadian Geriatrics Society, Montreal, Canada (Abstract) 

Batistela, R.A., Almeida, Q.J., *Pieruccini-Faria, F., *Silveira, C.R.A., Gobbi, L.T.B. (Translated 2014) The interference of the dual, motor and cognitive task on gait in individuals with Parkinson’s disease and neurologically normal. 8th Congresso Brasileiro de Comportamento Motor Belo Horizonte, Brazil (Abstract) 

Vitorio, R., Lirani-Silva, E., Pieruccini-Faria, F., Moraes, R., Gobbi, L.T.B., Almeida, Q.J. (Translated 2014) Visual cues and improvement of gait in Parkinson’s disease : what kind of information is really important ? 8th Congresso Brasileiro de Comportamento Motor Belo Horizonte, Brazil (Abstract)

Pereira, M.P., Almeida, Q.J., Gobbi, L.T.B. (2014) Evidence for Sensory Contributions to Freezing of Gait in Parkinson’s disease: Influence of Local muscle vibration on Freezing in Parkinson’s disease.” International Society for Posture & Gate Research (ISPGR) In Proceedings of International Society of Posture and Gait Research. Vancouver, Canada (Abstract) 

*Pieruccini-Faria, F., Jones, J.A., Almeida, Q.J. (2014) How does dopaminergic dysfunction in Parkinson’s disease influence planning for stepping over multiple obstacles during gait? Insights from gaze behavior. International Society for Posture & Gate Research (ISPGR) In Proceedings of International Society of Posture and Gait Research Vancouver, Canada (Abstract) 

*Ehgoetz Martens, K.A., Ellard, C.G., Almeida, Q.J. (2014) How does anxiety influence gait in Parkinson’s disease? International Society for Posture & Gate Research (ISPGR) In Proceedings of International Society of Posture and Gait Research Vancouver, Canada (Abstract) 

*Silveira, C.R.A., Bell-Boucher, D., *Pieruccini-Faria, F., Roy, E.A., Almeida, Q.J. (2014) Is freezing of gait in Parkinson’s disease associated with changes in gaze behaviour? International Society for Posture & Gate Research (ISPGR) In Proceedings of International Society of Posture and Gait Research Vancouver, Canada (Abstract) 

*Ehgoetz Martens, K.A., Ellard, C.G., Almeida, Q.J. (2014) Understanding the role of anxiety on movement in Parkinson’s disease. NASPSPA Conference, Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 26:S26 Minneapolis, United States 36:S28 (Abstract) 

*Lefaivre, S.C., Almeida, Q.J. (2014) Does PD SAFEx enhance processing of proprioception for improved balance control in PD? NASPSPA Conference. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, Minneapolis, United States 36:S39 (abstract) 

*Beck, E.N., Almeida, Q.J. (2014) Investigating mechanisms underlying freezing gait in Parkinson’s disease: A cognitive or sensory perceptual deficit? NASPSPA Conference. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, Minneapolis, United States 36:S19 (abstract) 

*Silveira, C.R.A., Gillingham, S.M., Stuss, D.T., Roy, E.A., Almeida, Q.J. (2014) Are cognitive processes mediated by the frontal lobes affected by Parkinson’s disease? NASPSA Conference, Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, Minneapolis, United States 36:S50 (Abstract) 

*Ehgoetz Martens, K.A., Ellard, C.G., Almeida, Q.J. (2014) Does anxiety cause Freezing of Gait? A Pilot Study. 1st International Freezing of Gait Congress, The Dead Sea, Israel (Abstract) 

*Pieruccini-Faria, F., *Silveira, C.R.A., *Ehgoetz Martens, K.A., Jones, J., Almeida, Q.J. (2014) Predominant left basal ganglia degeneration influences gait of “freezers” in PD. 1st International Freezing of Gait Congress, The Dead Sea, Israel (Abstract) 

Almeida, Q.J., *Silveira, C.R.A. (2014) Where do individuals with Freezing of Gait look while approaching a doorway? 1st International Freezing of Gait Congress, The Dead Sea, Israel (Abstract)

*Lasswell, M.T., Almeida, Q.J. (2013) Static postural control as a new objective measure to understand how exercise improves Parkinson’s disease. Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 45th Annual Conference, Kelowna, Canada (Abstract) 

*Crizzle, A.M., *Myers, A.M., Roy, E.A., Almeida, Q.J. (2013) Associations between fear of falling, falls and restricted driving practices in persons with Parkinson’s disease. 42nd Annual Scientific meeting of the Canadian Association on Gerontology, Halifax, Canada (Abstract) 

*Bisson, E., J. Norris., Almeida, Q.J. (2013) An Investigation of the Relationship between Clinically-Assessed and Self-Reported Measures of Side Affected in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease. 3rd World Parkinson’s Congress, Journal of Parkinson’s Disease, 3(S1):111 Montreal, Canada. (Abstract) 

*Boehm, R., Almeida, Q.J. (2013) Investigating motor symptom progression in the more-affected versusless-affected limb in Parkinson’s disease. 3rd World Parkinson’s Congress, Journal of Parkinson’s Disease, 3(S1):97 Montreal, Canada. (Abstract) 

*Pieruccini-Faria, F., *Ehgoetz Martens, K.A., *Silveira, C.R.A., Jones J.A., Almeida Q.J. (2013) Freezing of gait symptoms in Parkinson’s impairs vision for perception but not action: evidence from gait with obstacles. 3rd World Parkinson’s Congress, Journal of Parkinson’s Disease, 3(S1):197 Montreal, Canada. (Abstract) 

*Ehgoetz Martens, K.A., Ellard, C., Almeida, Q.J. (2013) Are sensory-perceptual deficits responsive to dopaminergic replacement therapy? 3rd World Parkinson’s Congress, Journal of Parkinson’s Disease, 3(S1):89 Montreal, Canada. (Abstract) 

*Sacheli, M.A., *Silveira, C.R.A., Almeida, Q.J. (2013) Gait velocity and step length predict aerobic capacity in patients with Parkinson’s disease. 3rd World Parkinson’s Congress, Journal of Parkinson’s Disease, 3(S1):157 Montreal, Canada. (Abstract) 

Batistela, R.A., Almeida, Q.J., Pieruccini-Faria, F., Silveira, C.R.A., Vitorio, R., Lirani-Silva, E., Gobbi, L.T.B. (2013) The effect of task complexity on gait of individuals with Parkinson’s disease in mild and moderate stages and neurologically healthy individuals. 3rd Sao Paulo State Meeting of Motor Behaviour. Brazilian Journal of Motor Behaviour, v. 8, S8, 2013. 

*Crizzle, A., *Myers, A., Almeida, Q.J., Roy, E. (2013) Driving status of seniors living in retirement homes. At the IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics. Seoul, Korea (Abstract) 

*Crizzle, A., *Myers, A., Almeida, Q.J., Roy, E. (2013) Associations between clinical and performance tests with driving practices in drivers with Parkinson’s disease. IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics. Seoul, Korea (Abstract) 

*Ehgoetz Martens, K.A., Ellard, C.G., Almeida, Q.J. (2013) Perception of distance in PD Freezers and Non-freezers: A relationship to a mismatch between imagined and executed movement. 17th International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders. In Movement Disorders. 28(S1):S132 Sydney, Australia. (Abstract)

*Crizzle, A.M., *Myers, A., Almeida, Q.J., Roy, E., (2013) Are falls related to driving restrictions in Parkinson’s disease? 17th International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders. In Movement Disorders. 28(S1):S120 Sydney, Australia. (Abstract) 

*Crizzle, A.M., *Myers, A., Almeida, Q.J., Roy, E. (2013) Associations between clinical and performance tests with driving practices in drivers with Parkinson’s disease. 17th International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders. In Movement Disorders. 28(S1):S380 Sydney, Australia. (Abstract) 

*Sacheli, M.A., *Silveira, C.R.A., Almeida, Q.J. (2013) Motor symptoms predict aerobic capacity in Parkinson’s disease. 17th International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders. In Movement Disorders. 28(S1):S315 Sydney, Australia. (Abstract) 

*Ehgoetz Martens, K.A., Ellard, C., Almeida, Q.J. (2013) Does manipulating speed of visual Flow in VR improve distance estimation while walking in Parkinson’s disease? NASPSPA Conference. In Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology 35:S26. New Orleans, United States (Abstract) 

*Silveira, C.R.A., *Bell-Boucher, D., Roy, E.A., Almeida, Q.J. (2013) The influence of sensory-perceptual illusions on freezing of gait in Parkinson’s disease: An evaluation of the sequence effect. NASPSPA Conference In Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology 35:S52. New Orleans, United States. (Abstract) 

Almeida, Q.J. (2013) Bridging between basic and applied science in Parkinson’s disease. NASPSPA Conference In Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology 35:S3. New Orleans, United States. (Abstract) 

*Sacheli, M., Almeida, Q.J. (2013) Combination of resistance training and sensory attention focused exercise for the treatment of motor symptoms, gait and strength in Parkinson’s disease. NASPSPA Conference. In Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology 35:S71. New Orleans, United States. (Abstract) 

*Boehm, R., Almeida, Q.J. (2013) Investigating the progression of Parkinson’s disease with clinical and functional outcome measures. NASPSPA Conference. In Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology 35:S61. New Orleans, United States. (Abstract) 

*Vitorio, R., *Lirani-Silva, E., Baptista, A.M., Almeida, Q.J., Moraes, R., Gobbi, L.T.B. (2013) The effectiveness of gait and obstacle clearance measures to predict falls in Parkinson’s disease: A Prospective 12-month study. NASPSPA Conference. In Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology 35:S56. New Orleans, United States (Abstract) 

*Lirani-Silva, E., *Vitório, R., Barbieri, F.A., Almeida, Q.J., Gobbi, L.T.B. (2013) Effect of different types of insoles on gait parameters in healthy elderly and patients with Parkinson’s disease. NASPSPA Conference. In Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology 35:S37. New Orleans, United States (Abstract)

*Batistela, R.A., Almeida, Q.J., Barbieri, F.A., Pereira, M.P., Gobbi, L.T.B. (2013) Hypometria and bradykinesia in gait of individuals with Parkinson’s disease: the effect of dual tasks. VIII International Congress of Physical Education and Human Motricity and XIV Sao Paulo State Symposium of Physical Education, Rio Claro, Brazil, May 29th – June 1st, Motriz, 19(3):S194, (Abstract) 

*Pieruccini-Faria, F., Jones, J.A., Almeida, Q.J. (2013) Increased cognitive load in people with Parkinson’s disease while stepping over an obstacle with impoverished visual feedback of self-motion. Southern Ontario Neuroscience. Waterloo, Canada (Abstract) 

*Sharples, S.A., Almeida, Q.J., Kalmar, J.M. (2013) Cortical mechanism of mirror activation in Parkinson’s disease. Canadian Association for Neuroscience (CAN-CAN). Toronto, Canada (Abstract) 

Batistela, R.A., Almeida, Q.J., *Pieruccini-Faria, F. *Silveira, C.R.A., Gobbi, L.T.B. (2012) The effect of dual tasks on gait hypometria of individuals with Parkinson’s disease. VI Brazilian Congress of Motor Behaviour, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Brazilian Journal of Motor Behaviour 7(S95) (Abstract) 

*Boehm, R. L., *Pieruccini-Faria, F., *Knobl, P.E., *Ehgoetz Martens, K.A., *Silveira, C.R.A, Almeida, Q.J. (2012) Contributions of symptom Laterality and Hand Dominance on Proprioception in Parkinson’s Disease. Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 44th Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts. Halifax, Canada. (Abstract) 

*Silveira, C.R.A., *Bell-Boucher, D., Roy, E.A.., Almeida, Q.J. (2012) Does Side Affected in Parkinson’s Disease (PD) Contribute to Visually Guided Locomotor Tasks? Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 44th Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts. Halifax, Canada. (Abstract) 

*Sacheli, M.A., *Silveira, C., *Pieruccini-Faria, F., Almeida, Q.J. (2012) The Combination of Aerobic and Sensory Attention Focused Exercise: Enhanced Treatment for Motor and Gait Impairments in Parkinson’s Disease? The Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 44th Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts. Halifax, Canada. (Abstract) 

*Ehgoetz Martens, K., A., Ellard, C.G., Almeida, Q.J. (2012) Perception of Distance Estimation Does Not Differ in PD Freezers and Non-Freezers: A Relationship To Disease Severity. The Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 44th Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts Halifax, Canada. (Abstract) 

*Pinkerton, J.L., *Pieruccini-Faria, F., Almeida, Q.J., (2012) Assessing Turning Ability in Subtypes of Parkinson’s Disease. The Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 44th Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts. Halifax, Canada. (Abstract) 

*Pieruccini-Faria, F., Almeida, Q.J., Jones, J.A., (2012) Attentional Modulation of Foot Placements When Approaching an Obstacle in Parkinson’s Patients with Freezing of Gait. The Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 44th Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts. Halifax, Canada. (Abstract)

*Silveira C.R.A., Almeida Q.J., *Boucher D.B., *Witzel S., Roy E.A. (2012) On-line processing demands of narrow corridors on gait in Parkinson’s freezers and non-freezers. 16th International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders. In Movement Disorders 27(S1):S561. Dublin, Ireland. (Abstract) 

*Pieruccini-Faria, F., Jones, J., Almeida, Q.J. (2012) Influence of dual task and freezing of gait on obstacle crossing behaviour of patients with Parkinson’s disease. 16th International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders. In Movement Disorders 27(S1):S586. Dublin, Ireland. (Abstract) 

*Ehgoetz Martens, K.A., Ellard, C.G., Almeida, Q.J. (2012) Dopaminergic contributions to distance estimation: A perceptual or sensorimotor deficit? 16th International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders. In Movement Disorders 27(S1):S559 Dublin, Ireland. (Abstract) 

*Sacheli, M., Almeida, Q.J. (2012) Addition of Aerobic or Resistance Training to Sensory Attention Focused Exercise: A Holistic Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease? 16th International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders. In Movement Disorders 27(S1):S542 Dublin, Ireland. (Abstract) 

*Boehm, R., Almeida, Q.J. (2012) Measuring functional progression of Parkinson’s disease. 16th International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders. In Movement Disorders 27(S1):589. Dublin, Ireland. (Abstract) 

*Silveira C.R.A., Almeida, Q.J., Roy, E.A. *Witzel, S.,*Boucher, D.B. (2012) Perception of aperture size at the end of a corridor is impaired in Parkinson’s disease patients with freezing of gait (PD-FOG). International Society for Gait and Posture Research, Tronheim, Norway. (Abstract). 

*Pieruccini-Faria, Almeida, Q.J. (2012) What visual information is most important for toe clearance and stability regulation during obstacle crossing? International Society for Gait and Posture Research, Tronheim, Norway. (Abstract). 

*Ehgoetz Martens, K.A., Almeida, Q.J., *Boehm, R. (2012) Effects of supramaximal dopaminergic replacement on freezing of gait when passing through doorways in Parkinson’s disease. International Society for Gait and Posture Research, Tronheim, Norway. (Abstract). 

*Pieruccini-Faria, F., Jones, J., Almeida, Q.J. (2012) Motor planning is affected by cognitive load in Parkinson’s patients with freezing of gait when approaching obstacles. 3nd Annual International Congress on Gait & Mental Function. Parkinsonism & Related Disorders. Tronheim, Norway. (Abstract) 

Almeida, Q.J., *Tan, T.,*Pieruccini-Faria F. (2012) Differential effects of clutter during gait in Parkinson’s freezers and non-freezers. NASPSPA Conference. In Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology 34:S64 Honolulu, United States. (Abstract) 

*Brown, M., Almeida, Q.J., *Rahimi, F. (2012) The relationship between motor severity and coordination in a novel upper limb coordination task in individuals with Parkinson’s disease. NASPSPA Conference. In Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology 34:S72. Honolulu, United States.

(Abstract) 

Fletcher P.C., Almeida, Q.J., Guthrie, D.M., Berg, K., Jantzi, M., Hirdes, J.P.. (2011) Assessing the health of individuals with Parkinsonism using the Resident Assessment Instrument-Home Care. The annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Gerontologist 51(S2):S475 Boston, MA. (Abstract) 

*Sharples, S., Almeida, Q.J., Kalmar, J. (2011) Does low-frequency rTMS of the SMA disrupt interhemispheric and intracortical inhibition of the primary motor cortex? In Society for Neuroscience – Book of Abstracts. 18th Annual Cognitive Neuroscience Meeting. San Diego, United States. (Abstract) 

*Crizzle, A.M., Myers, A.M., Vrkljan, B., & Almeida, Q.J. (2011). Using in-vehicle devices to examine exposure and patterns in drivers with Parkinson’s disease compared to an age-matched control group. Proceedings of the 6th International Driving Symposium on Human Factors in Driver Assessment, Training and Vehicle Design, pp. 263-269. 

*Ehgoetz Martens, K.A., *Pieruccini-Faria F., Almeida, Q.J. (2011). Investigating the relationship between veering in gait and proprioceptive feedback in L-PD and R-PD. In Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 43rd Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts, Winnipeg, Canada. (Abstract) 

*Silveira C.R.A., *Knowlton, J., Almeida, Q.J. Roy, E.A. (2011). The influence of disease severity on verbal fluency performance in Parkinson’s disease. In Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 43rd Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts, Winnipeg, Canada. (Abstract) 

*Knowlton, J., *Silveira C.R.A., Almeida, Q.J., Roy, E.A. (2011). The potential influence of cognitive decline on freezing of gait in Parkinson’s disease – a case study on gait and gaze behaviour. In Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 43rd Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts, Winnipeg, Canada. (Abstract) 

*Bhatt, H., Almeida, Q.J., *Pieruccini-Faria F. (2011) A Dynamic Influence of Turning Angles on Freezing of Gait in Parkinson’s disease. NASPSPA Conference. In Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology 33:S53. Burlington, United States. (Abstract) 

*Boehm, R., Almeida, Q.J. (2011) The effects of sensory attention focused exercise on mentation, behaviour and mood in Parkinson’s disease. NASPSPA Conference. In Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology 33:S54. Burlington, United States. (Abstract) 

*Knobl, P., Almeida, Q.J. (2011) The influence of motor imagery during exercise rehabilitation in Parkinson’s disease. NASPSPA Conference. In Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology 33:S83. Burlington, United States. (Abstract) 

*Sacheli, M., Almeida, Q.J.,*Minnema, F., Zelaznik, H. (2011) Dopaminergic influences on amplitude variability during discrete and continuous movements in Parkinson’s disease. NASPSPA Conference. In Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology 33:S107. Burlington, United States.

*Boehm, R., Almeida, Q.J., *Knobl, P. (2011) Sensory attention focused exercise in Parkinson’s disease: A randomized double-crossover trial. 15th International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders. In Movement Disorders 26(S2):S331 Toronto, Canada. (Abstract) 

*Sacheli, M., *Minnema, F., Almeida, Q.J. (2011) Dopaminergic influences on temporal variability during movements in Parkinson’s disease: A Sensory Connection? 15th International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders. In Movement Disorders 26(S2):S197. Toronto, Canada. (Abstract) 

*Brown, M., Almeida, Q.J., *Rahimi, F. (2011) Objectively identifying upper limb freezing (ULF) in individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD) during bimanual coordination. 15th International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders. In Movement Disorders 26(S2):S14 Toronto, Canada. (Abstract) 

*Brown, M., Almeida, Q.J., *Rahimi, F. (2011) Evaluating the effects of dopamine replacement on upper limb freezing (ULF) in individuals with Parkinson’s disease. 15th International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders. In Movement Disorders 26(S2):S15. Toronto, Canada. (Abstract) 

*Tan, T., *Pieruccini-Faria F., Almeida, Q.J. (2011) Influence of a cluttered environment on PD patients with severe gait impairments. 15th International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders. In Movement Disorders 26(S2):S165. Toronto, Canada. (Abstract) 

*Pieruccini-Faria F., *Vitório R., Gobbi L., Stella F., *Silveira C.R.A., Caetano M.J., Almeida Q.J. (2011) Step width during obstacle crossing in patients with Parkinson’s disease is a predictor of the UPDRS gait and posture clinical score: An ‘on’ and ‘off’ study. 15th International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders. In Movement Disorders 26(S2):S16. Toronto, Canada. (Abstract) 

*Minnema, F., Almeida, Q.J., Adams, SA. (2011) Distinguishing features of speech production and 

perception in PD & PSP. 15th International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement 

Disorders. In Movement Disorders 26(S2):S342. Toronto, Canada. (Abstract) 

*King (Kielstra), L., Almeida, Q.J., Roy, E.A. (2011) The association between limb apraxia and freezing of gait in Parkinson’s disease. 15th International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders. In Movement Disorders 26(S2):S180. Toronto, Canada. (Abstract) 

*van Oostveen, RB & Almeida, Q.J. (2011) Sensation or Attention? The long-term effects of plantar cutaneous stimulation during a rehabilitation intervention on gait in Parkinson’s disease. 15th International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders. In Movement Disorders 26(S2):S347. Toronto, Canada. (Abstract) 

*Knobl, P., Almeida, Q.J. (2011) Rehabilitation for Parkinson’s disease: Is it the sensory or attention focus that improves disease severity in sensory-attention focused interventions? 15th International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders. In Movement Disorders. 26(S2):S153 Toronto, Canada. (Abstract)

*King (Kielstra), L., Almeida, Q.J., Roy, E.A. (2010) A Novel and Systematic Approach to Evaluating Lower Limb Apraxia in Parkinson’s Disease. 14th International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders. In Movement Disorders. Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Abstract) 

*Sage, M.D., Almeida, Q.J. (2010) Exercise as a drug: A delayed start trial on the neuroprotective effects of exercise in Parkinson’s disease. 14th International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders. In Movement Disorders. Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Abstract) 

*Sharples, S., Almeida, Q.J., Kalmar, J. (2010) The Role of the Supplementary Motor Area in Interhemispheric and Intracortical Inhibition within the Human Motor Cortex. In Society for Neuroscience – Book of Abstracts. 17th Annual Cognitive Neuroscience Meeting. San Diego, United States. (Abstract) 

*Tan, T., Almeida, Q.J., *Rahimi, F. (2010) Does proprioception differ during a force matching task in PD patients who experience freezing of gait? In Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 42nd Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts, Ottawa, Canada. (Abstract) 

*Bhatt, H., Almeida, Q.J. (2010) Overground versus treadmill: A manipulation of visual feedback during gait training in Parkinson’s disease. In Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 42nd Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts, Ottawa, Canada. (Abstract) 

*Ehgoetz Martens, K.A., Almeida, Q.J. (2010) Proprioceptive contributions to freezing of gait in doorways. In Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 42nd Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts, Ottawa, Canada. (Abstract) 

*Sage, M.D., Roy, E.A., Bryden, P.J., Almeida, Q.J. (2010) Grooved pegboard performance reflects specific symptomatic deficits in Parkinson’s disease. In Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 42nd Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts, Ottawa, Canada. (Abstract) 

*Boehm, R., Almeida, Q.J. (2010) Functional implications of the relationships between functional motor tests, clinical motor assessment and self-report of motor function in PD with Exercise Rehabilitation. In Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 42nd Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts, Ottawa, Canada. (Abstract) 

*King (Kielstra), L., Almeida, Q.J., Roy, E.A. (2010) An evaluation of sensory and semantic contributions to imitation in individuals with Parkinson’s disease. In Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 42nd Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts, Ottawa, Canada. (Abstract)

*Crizzle, A.M., Myers, A.M., & Almeida, Q.J. (2010) Challenges in Recruiting Drivers with Parkinson’s Disease for Research Studies. 63rd Annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, United States. (Abstract) 

*Crizzle, A.M., Myers, A.M., & Almeida, Q.J. (2010) Examination of Driver Perceptions and Actual Driving Behavior in Older Adults with Parkinson’s Disease compared to an Age Matched Control Group. 7th World International Society of Gerontechnology Conference, Vancouver, Canada (Abstract) 

*King, L., Almeida, Q.J., Roy, E.A. (2010) Distinguishing between primary motor deficits and apraxic impairments in Parkinson’s disease. NASPSPA Conference. In Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology 32:S93. Tucson, United States. (Abstract) 

*Brown, M., Almeida, Q.J. (2010) Sensory and dopaminergic contributions to upper limb freezing during bimanual coordination in Parkinson’s disease. NASPSPA Conference. In Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology 32:S65. Tucson, United States. (Abstract) 

*Knobl, P., Almeida, Q.J. (2010) The relationship between motor planning and freezing of gait in Parkinson’s disease. NASPSPA Conference. In Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology 32:S94. Tucson, United States. (Abstract) 

*Ehgoetz Martens, K., Cinelli, M., Almeida, Q.J. (2010) Height judgments and obstacle crossing in individuals with Parkinson’s disease. NASPSPA Conference. In Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology 32:S74. Tucson, United States. (Abstract) 

*Grillo, E.U., Almeida, Q.J., Lee, T.D., Verdolini Abbott, K. (2010) Do vision and audition influence bimanual timing coordination for in-phase and anti-phase patterns in a linear slide task? NASPSPA Conference. In Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology 32:S82. Tucson, United States. (Abstract) 

Cinelli, M.E., *van Oostveen, R.B. & Almeida, Q.J. (2010) Gait characteristics and gaze behaviours during a modified timed “Up & Go” (TUG) test: a comparison of older adults and Parkinson’s disease patients. Conference of the Vision Science Society, In J Vis August 2, 2010 10(7): 1026; doi:10.1167/10.7.1026 Naples, United States. (Abstract) 

*Sharples, S., Almeida, Q.J., Kalmar, J. (2010) Parkinsonian mirror movements and the supplementary motor area. Ontario Exercise Physiology Annual Winter Meeting. Barrie, Canada. (Abstract) 

Almeida, Q.J., *Lebold, C. (2010) Basal Ganglia Contributions to Timing Control in Parkinson’s: 

Attentional vs. Motor Mechanisms. 3rd Annual International Congress on Gait & Mental Function. Parkinsonism & Related Disorders, Volume 16, Supplement 1, February 2010, Page S61. 

Washington, United States. (Abstract) 

Almeida, Q.J., *Lebold, C. (2010) Evaluating the Contributions of Dynamic Optic Flow to Freezing of Gait in Parkinson’s Disease. 3rd Annual International Congress on Gait & Mental Function. Parkinsonism & Related Disorders, Volume 16, Supplement 1, February 2010, Page S27 Washington, United States (Abstract)

Almeida, Q.J., *Lebold, C. (2009) Using error to evaluate basal ganglia contributions to timing control during gait in Parkinson’s disease. XVIII World Federation of Neurology – World Congress on Parkinson’s Disease & Related Disorders, Parkinsonism & Related Disorders, Volume 15, Supplement 2, December 2009, Page S146. Miami, United States. (Abstract) 

*Brown, M.J.N., Almeida, Q.J., Fitzgeorge, L., Buckholz, E. (2009) Is the basal ganglia involved in subconscious processing? A direct comparison of conscious & subconscious processing in individuals with Parkinson’s disease. XVIII World Federation of Neurology–World Congress on Parkinson’s Disease & Related Disorders. Parkinsonism & Related Disorders, Volume 15, Supplement 2, Page S176., Miami, United States. (Abstract) 

*Brown, M.J.N., Almeida, Q.J. (2009) Hypometric deficits in the non-affected limb during continuous bimanual coordination in Parkinson’s disease. In Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 41st Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts, Toronto, Canada. (Abstract) 

*King, L., *Lebold, C., Almeida, Q.J. (2009) A perceptual link to an on-line movement planning mechanism for freezing in Parkinson’s disease. In Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 41st Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts, Toronto, Canada. (Abstract) 

*Oud, W., *King, L., Almeida, Q.J., Roy, E.A. (2009) Assessment of visuomotor control and motor speed in Parkinson’s disease utilizing large and small pegs in the grooved pegboard task. In Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 41st Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts, Toronto, Canada. (Abstract) 

*van Oostveen, R.B., Almeida, Q.J., Cinelli, M.E., Perry, S.D. (2009) The influence of a secondary motor task and enhanced sensory feedback on turns in Parkinson’s disease. In Proceedings of the XIX Conference of the International Society for Gait and Posture Research, p 311. Bologna, Italy. (Abstract) 

Almeida, Q.J., *Lebold, C. (2009) Freezing of gait in Parkinson’s disease: Perceptual influences of doorway size on freezers and non-freezers. In Proceedings of the XIX Conference of the International Society for Gait and Posture Research, p 312. Bologna, Italy. (Abstract) 

*Sage, M.D., Almeida, Q.J. (2009) A Canadian approach to exercise rehabilitation: A systematic evaluation of strategies to reduce the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. 13th International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders. In Movement Disorders. Paris, France. (Abstract) 

*Sage, M.D., Almeida, Q.J., Roy, E.A. (2009) Investigating the relationship between UPDRS symptom assessment and an objective movement outcome assessment of Parkinson’s disease. 13th International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders. In Movement Disorders Paris, France. (Abstract) 

*King, L., Almeida, Q.J., Roy, E.A. (2009) Apraxia in Parkinson’s disease: a relationship between disease severity and gestural impairment? Theoretical and Experimental Neuropsychology (TENNET). Montreal, Canada. (Abstract) 

*King, L., Stamenova, V., Gravely, M., Black, S., Almeida, Q.J., & Roy, E. (2009) “Gesture Recognition in Stroke.” 7th Annual General Meeting for the Centre for Stroke Recovery Toronto, Canada. 

*Rahimi, F., Almeida Q.J., Wang, D., Janabi-Sharifi, F. (2009) Tremor Suppression Orthoses for Parkinson’s Patients: A Frequency Range Perspective. In 31st Annual International IEEE Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society Conference (1)1565-1568. Minneapolis, United States 

*Rahimi, F., Wang, D., Almeida Q.J., Janabi-Sharifi, F. (2009) Isometric Torque Generation in a Parkinsonian Tremulous Elbow and the Effect of Medication. IEEE Toronto International Conference –Science and Technology for Humanity-Symposium on Biomedical Engineering Toronto, Canada 

*Carlsen, A.N., Almeida, Q.J., *Van Oostveen, R.B., Franks, I.M. (2009) Reaction time to stopping ongoing muscle activity is speeded by startle. In 19th Annual Conference of the Society for Neural Control of Movement. Waikaloa (Hawaii), United States. (Abstract) 

*Brown, M.J.N., Almeida, Q.J., Buckolz, E., Fitzgeorge, L. (2009) Dopaminergic contributions to spatial negative priming: Do Parkinson’s patients demonstrate typical inhibitory processing during movement? NASPSPA Conference. In Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology: S50. Austin, USA. 

*King, L., Almeida, Q.J., Roy, E.A. (2009) Apraxia deficits in PD: Are they related to sensory encoding or working memory impairment? NASPSPA Conference. In Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology: S78. Austin, United States. (Abstract) 

*King, L., Roy, E.A. Almeida, Q.J. (2009) Evaluating apraxia deficits in Parkinson’s disease: The influence of hemisphere on specific gesture dimensions. NASPSPA Conference. In Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology. Austin, United States. (Abstract) 

*Sage, M.D., Almeida, Q.J. (2009) Does the availability of vision during exercise have an effect on motor outcomes in Parkinson’s disease? NASPSPA Conference. In Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology:S95. Austin, USA 

*van Oostveen, R., Almeida, Q.J., Cinelli, M.E., Perry, S.D. (2009) Using a dual task to evaluate the influence of a facilitatory insole on gait in Parkinson’s disease. NASPSPA Conference. In Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology: S102. Austin, United States. (Abstract) 

*Brown, M.J.N., Almeida, Q.J., Lee, T.D. (2008) Processing limitations during inter-limb coordination in Parkinson’s disease. In Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 40th Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts, Canmore, Canada. (Abstract)

*Johnston, R, C., Almeida, Q.J., Tiidus, P. (2008) An evaluation of augmented visual feedback during treadmill training in Parkinson’s disease. In Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 40th Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts, Canmore, Canada. (Abstract) 

*King, L., Almeida, Q.J., Roy, E.A. (2008) Does apraxia exist in Parkinson’s disease? An evaluation of sensory and semantic contributions to gestural imitation. In Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 40th Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts, Canmore, Canada. (Abstract) 

*Sage, M.D., Almeida, Q.J. (2008) Objective measures to assess changes in motor control as a result of sensory attention focused exercise vs. aerobic training. In Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 40th Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts, Canmore, Canada. (Abstract) 

*Van Oostveen, R., *Carlsen, A.N., Almeida, Q.J., Franks, I.M. (2008) Contributions of the dopaminergic system to the auditory startle response in Parkinson’s disease. In Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 40th Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts, Canmore, Canada. 

Almeida, Q.J., *Lebold, C., *Coros, K. (2008) Visual cues for gait improvement in Parkinson’s disease: distinguishing between attention and optic flow mechanisms. Theoretical and Experimental Neuropsychology (TENNET). Waterloo, Canada. (Symposium Abstract) 

Roy, E.A., Stamenova, V., Masellis, M., Black, S.D., *King, L., Almeida, Q.J. (2008) Direct and indirect routes to action in disorders of the basal ganglia. Theoretical and Experimental Neuropsychology (TENNET). Waterloo, Canada. (Symposium Abstract) 

*King, L., Desmarais, G., Samenova, V., Clark, A., McWhirter, T., Dabbagh, A., Gravely, M., Black, S., Almeida, Q.J., Roy, E.A. (2008) Gesture recognition in stroke. Theoretical and Experimental Neuropsychology (TENNET). Waterloo, Canada. (Abstract) 

Stamenova, V., Roy, E.A., Masellis, M., Almeida, Q.J., Black, S.D. (2008) Hemisphere Differences in Limb Apraxia in Corticobasal Syndrome. 12th International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders, Chicago, United States. (Abstract) 

Almeida, Q.J., *Vlasic, J. (2008) Mechanisms underlying visual cue strategies for improving gait in Parkinson’s. NASPSPA Conference. In Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology: S61. Niagara Falls, Canada. (Abstract) 

*Sage, M.D., Almeida, Q.J. (2008) Influence of different exercise approaches on motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease. NASPSPA Conference. In Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology: S125. Niagara Falls, Canada. (Abstract) 

*Van Oostveen, R., Almeida, Q.J., Jenkins, M.E., Spaulding, S.J., Holmes, J.D., Johnson, A.M., & Perry, S.D. (2008) The effect of plantar-surface sensory stimulation on gait in Parkinson’s disease. North American Society for the Psychology of Sport & Physical Activity. Niagara Falls, Canada.

Roy, E.A., Stamenova, V., Masellis, M., Black, S.D., Almeida, Q.J. (2008) Gesture imitation in corticobasal syndrome: Translating visual-gestural information into action. NASPSPA Conference. In Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology: S124. Niagara Falls, Canada. (Abstract) 

Johnson, A.M., Almeida, Q.J., Roy, E.A. (2008) The influence of directional and non-directional precues on planning and movement execution in Parkinson’s disease. Theoretical and Experimental Neuropsychology (TENNET). Waterloo, Canada 

*Lebold, C., Almeida, Q. J. (2008) Effect of space perception on freezing of gait in Parkinson’s disease. Parkinsonism & Related Disorders, Volume 14, Supplement 1, February 2008, Page S31. 2nd Annual International Congress on Gait & Mental Function. Amsterdam, The Netherlands. (Abstract) 

*Lebold, C., Almeida, Q. J. (2008) Perception of self-motion during dual attention and navigation tasks in Parkinson’s disease. 2nd Annual International Congress on Gait & Mental Function. Parkinsonism & Related Disorders, Volume 14, Supplement 1, February 2008, Page S18. Amsterdam, The Netherlands. (Abstract) 

*Sage, M.D., Almeida, Q.J. (2008) Evaluating rehabilitation strategies for gait in Parkinson’s disease – attention vs. aerobic training. 2nd Annual International Congress on Gait & Mental Function. Parkinsonism & Related Disorders, Volume 14, Supplement 1, February 2008, Page S9. Amsterdam, The Netherlands. (Abstract) 

Park, N., Roy, E.A., Black, S.E. Rich, J.B., Lubinsky, T, Stamenova, V, Almeida, Q.J. (2008) Localization of semantic processes associated with producing and understanding transitive action. 15th Annual Cognitive Neuroscience Meeting. San Francisco, United States. (Abstract) 

*Johnston, R, C., Almeida, Q.J., Tiidus, P. (2007) Combined upper and lower extremity training effects on aerobic capacity and efficiency in Parkinson’s. Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology, Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts, London, Canada. (Abstract) 

Connelly, D., Almeida, Q.J. (2007) All-extremity seated exercise promotes aerobic fitness and functional mobility in adults with Parkinson’s disease. Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology, Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts, London, Canada. (Abstract) 

*Lebold, C., Almeida, Q.J. (2007) Optic flow strategies for abnormal gait in Parkinson’s disease. In Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 38th Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts, Windsor, Canada. (Abstract) 

*Sage, M.D., Almeida, Q.J. (2007) Utility of the Grooved Pegboard as a Functional Motor Outcome in Parkinson’s Disease. In Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 38th Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts, Windsor, Canada. (Abstract)

Mayer, M., Bryden, PJ., Almeida, Q.J., *Sage, M.D. (2007) Assessment of motor speed using the grooved pegboard in Parkinson’s disease. In Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 38th Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts, Windsor, Canada. (Abstract) 

*King, L., Mamolo, C., Almeida, Q.J., Roy, E.A. (2007) Dopaminergic Influences during on-line adaptation to target-location perturbations in individuals with Parkinson’s Disease. In Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 38th Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts, Windsor, Canada. (Abstract) 

*King, L., Almeida, Q.J. . (2007) Short-term influences of vibration therapy on motor impairments of Parkinson’s disease. In Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 38th Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts, Windsor, Canada. (Abstract) 

Oud, W., Bloomfield, L., Roy, E.A., Desmarais, G., Bryden, P.J., Almeida, Q.J. (2007) Effect of pegboard size on manual asymmetries in performance. In Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 38th Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts, Windsor, Canada. (Abstract) 

Almeida, Q.J. , *Erser, K. (2007) Assessing the contributions of optic flow: Strategies to improve gait in Parkinson’s disease. International Symposium of Posture & Gait Research. In Gait & Posture: S91. Vermont, United States (Abstract) 

Almeida, Q.J. , *Coros, K. (2007) Influence of Enhanced Proprioceptive Awareness on Spatiotemporal Aspects of Gait in Parkinson’s disease. NASPSPA Conference. In Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology: S50. San Diego, United States. (Abstract) 

Stamenova, V, Black, S.E. , Mamolo, C., Desmarais, G., Dixon, M., Park, N., Hébert, D., Danckert, J., Adams, S, Almeida, Q.J. & Roy, E.A. (2007) Tactile and Visual cues facilitate performance of transitive gestures in patients with Corticobasal Degeneration. International Neuropsychological Society (Conference Proceedings), Portland, Oregon, USA. (Abstract) 

*Pauhl, K., Almeida, Q.J., Lee, T.D. (2007) Phasic Bilateral Upper Limb Coordination in patient’s with Parkinson’s Disease: On and Off their medications. In Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 37th Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts, Halifax, Canada:116. (Abstract) 

Stamenova, V. Almeida, Q.J., Black, S.E., Dixon, M. Park, N., Desmarais, G., Roy, E.A. (2007) Hemispheric differences in the production and recognition of gesture errors. In 16th Annual Rotman Research Institute Conference. Brain and Cognition 63(2):197-198. Toronto, Canada. 

Clark, A., Roy, E.A., Desmarais, G., Black, S., Stamenova, V., Almeida, Q.J., Dixon, M., Park, N., Hebert, D & Danckert, J. (2006) Tool-related and Communicative Gestures in Apraxia: Evidence for Separate Semantic Representations? In Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 37th Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts, Halifax, Canada :103. (Abstract)

Bradley, N.L., Roy, E.A., Black, S.E., Stamenova, V., Desmarais, G., Almeida, Q.J. (2006) The use of environment- vs. body- relative cues in the production of meaningless gestures following unilateral stroke. In International Neuropsychological Society (Conference Proceedings), Zurich, Switzerland. (Abstract) 

Almeida, Q.J. (2006) Encoding vs. Execution – Sensory Influences on Spatial Navigation during locomotion in Parkinson’s disease. NASPSPA Conference. In Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology. Denver, United States. (Invited Symposium Abstract) 

Almeida, Q.J., *Vandendriessche, S. (2005) Sensory influences during locomotion in healthy younger and older adults. In Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 36th Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts, Niagara Falls, Canada. 

Almeida, Q.J., Frank, J.S., Roy, E.A., Patla, A.E., Spaulding, S., Jog, M.S. (2005) Isolating vision and proprioception during locomotor navigation toward a target in Parkinson’s disease. In Gait & Posture: S91. Marseille, France (Abstract for International Symposium of Posture & Gait Research). 

Almeida, Q.J., Mamolo, C., Roy, E.A., Jog, M.S. (2005) On-line adaptations to unexpected target-size perturbations in Parkinson’s disease. NASPSPA Conference. In Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology: S29. St. Petersburg, United States. (Abstract) 

Almeida, Q.J., Frank, J.S., Roy, E.A., Patla, A.E., Jog, M.S. (2004) Gait variability and timing in Parkinson’s disease. In Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 35th Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts, Saskatoon, Canada. (*Franklin Henry Award Paper) 

Almeida, Q.J., Frank, J.S., Roy, E.A., Jog, M.S. (2004) Sensorimotor integration during locomotion toward a target in Parkinson’s disease. NASPSPA Conference. In Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology: S25, 2004. Vancouver, Canada. (Abstract) *Nominated for North American Award 

Mamolo, C.M., Roy, E.A., Black, S.E., Almeida, Q.J., Stemenova, V., Park, N.W. (2004) Tactile information can aid performance in patients with mild apraxia. In Canadian Society for Brain, Behaviour and Cognitive Sciences. St. John’s, Canada. (Abstract) 

Jog M.S., Almeida Q.J. (2004) Basal Ganglia: Structure and Function. Proceedings of the 7th World Parkinson’s Day International Symposium. Mumbai, India (Inaugural Address). 

Almeida, Q.J., Frank, J.S., Roy, E.A. (2003) A Multi-systems approach to understanding motor control in Parkinson’s disease. In Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 34th Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts, Hamilton, Canada. (Symposium Abstract) 

Johnson, A.M., Almeida, Q.J., Stough, C., Thompson, J.C., Singarayer, R. (2003) Visual inspection time in Parkinson’s disease: Deficits in early stages of cognitive processing. In Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 34th Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts, Hamilton, Canada. (Symposium Abstract)

Almeida, Q.J., Johnson, A.M., Roy, E.A., Jog, M.S. (2003) The movement time paradox: Influences of meaningful and irrelevant precues in Parkinson’s disease. NASPSPA Conference. In Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology: S19. Savannah, United States. (Abstract) 

Salter, J., Roy, E.A., Black, S.E., Joshi, A., Almeida, Q.J. (2003) The visual discrimination of gestures by individuals with corticobasal degeneration. NASPSPA Conference. In Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology: S115. Savannah, United States. (Abstract) 

Almeida, Q.J., Frank, J.S., Jenkins, M., Spaulding, S., Jog, M.S. (2003) Relative contributions of visual and proprioceptive inputs during locomotion towards a target in Parkinson’s disease. International Symposium of Posture & Gait. March. Sydney, Australia. (Abstract) 

Almeida, Q.J., Frank, J.S., Jog, M.S. (2003) Auditory timing modulation during gait in medicated and unmedicated Parkinson’s disease. International Symposium of Posture & Gait. Sydney, Australia. (Abstract) 

Park, N.W., Rich, J.B., Roy, E.A., Almeida, Q.J., Black, S.E. (2003) Is semantic knowledge required to perform meaningful, skilled actions after stroke? In 28th International Stroke Conference: P321. Phoenix, United States. 

Johnson, A.M., Almeida, Q.J., Vernon, P.A., Roy, E.A., Grantier, L.L., Jog, M.S. (2002) Motor set functions of the basal ganglia: The effects of precueing on movement time. NASPSPA Conference. In Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology: S22, 2002. Baltimore, United States. (Abstract) 

Almeida, Q.J., Heath, M.D., Roy, E.A., Black, S.E. (2001) A case of isolated object-use impairment: Implications for the study of apraxia. In Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 32nd Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts, Montreal, Canada:48. (Abstract) 

Almeida, Q.J., Wishart, L.R., Lee, T.D. (2000) Freezing and the influence of intentional shift on bimanual coordination in individuals with Parkinson’s disease. In Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 31st Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts, Waterloo, Canada:29. 

Lee, T.D., Almeida, Q.J. (2000) Effects of spatial orientation on voluntary switching between bimanual coordination patterns. In Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 31st Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts, Waterloo, Canada. (Abstract) 

Roy, E.A., Black, S.E., Barbour, K., Almeida, Q.J. (2000) Limb apraxia and functional outcome after left hemisphere stroke. In Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 31st Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts, Waterloo, Canada. (Abstract) 

Almeida, Q.J., Wishart, L.R., Lee, T.D. (2000) The influence of Parkinson’s disease on Bimanual Coordination: Freezing and Amplitude Deficits in Anti-phase but not In-phase Movements. NASPSPA Conference. In Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology: S14. (Abstract) 

Almeida, Q.J., Wishart, L.R., Lee, T.D. (1999) The influence of inhibitory processes on elderly bimanual coordination performance. In Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 30th Annual Conference – Book of Abstracts, Edmonton, Canada:26. (Abstract)

Almeida, Q.J., Welsh, T.N., and Lee, T.D. (1999) Influence of postural stability on the spatial orientation effects of bimanual coordination. NASPSPA Conference. In Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology: S15. (Abstract) 

Almeida, Q.J., Lee, T.D. (1998) Angular spatial relation of bimanual movements in a symmetrical coordination task. In Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 29th Annual Conference -Book of Abstracts; Fredericton, Canada: 66. (Abstract) 

Almeida, Q.J., Lee, T.D., and Chua, R. (1998) Spatial Orientation Effects on Pattern Dominance in Bimanual Coordination. NASPSPA Conference. In Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology: S106. 

Lee, T.D., Almeida, Q.J. (1998) Effects of Spatial Orientation on Learning a New Bimanual Coordination Pattern. NASPSPA Conference. In Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology: S41. (Abstract) 

Lee, T.D., Almeida, Q.J. (1997) Effects of spatial orientation on in-phase and anti-phase bimanual coordination patterns. In Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, 28th 

Annual Conference -Book of Abstracts; Niagara Falls, Canada: 66. (Abstract) 

SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS (Non Peer Reviewed) 

International Keynotes & Symposia (Invited): 

2024 Tele-Education At-Large in Movement Disorders (TEAM) Movement Disorder Fellows’ Lecture Series (broadcast across North America and South America) 

“From Mechanisms to Treatment: Lessons from Freezing of Gait” Rush University, Chicago, United States. Almeida, Q.J. (October 3, 2024) 

2023 Tele-Education At-Large in Movement Disorders (TEAM) Movement Disorder Fellows’ Lecture Series (broadcast across North America and South America) 

“Freezing of Gait – A Puzzling Phenomenon” Rush University, Chicago, United States. Almeida, Q.J. (February 18, 2023) 

2018 4th International Freezing of Gait Congress “Sensory-motor contributions to freezing of gait” Leuven, Belgium. Almeida, Q.J. 

2018 4th Global Experts Meeting on Parkinson’s & Movement Disorders “A Look into Underlying Mechanisms and Rehabilitation Interventions for Gait Impairments in Parkinson’s disease” Singapore City, Singapore. Almeida, Q.J. 

2018 9th Annual World Conference on Neurotalk “Underlying Mechanisms of Motor Impairment and Freezing of Gait in Parkinson’s” Bangkok, Thailand. Almeida, Q.J. 

2018 9th Annual World Conference on Neurotalk “From Mechanisms to Rehabilitation of Motor and Non-Motor Symptoms of Parkinson’s disease” Bangkok, Thailand. Almeida, Q.J.

2014 8th Congresso Brasileiro de Comportamento Motor (Keynote Address) “Background in 

Motor Behavior-Applications to Severe Movement Deficits in Parkinson’s disease” Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Oct 17-19) Almeida, Q.J. 

2014 1st International Freezing of Gait Congress “A New ‘View’ on Freezing: How visual 

footfall tracking can help us understand the underlying mechanisms of FOG” Dead Sea, Israel (Feb 5-7)Almeida, Q.J. 

2013 Sydney Freezing Symposium – A Phenomenon Beyond Gait. “Sensorimotor Impairment” Brain & Mind Research Institute (MINDS), The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia. Lewis, S., Nieuwboer, A., Almeida, Q.J. 

2013 Annual Conference of the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport & Physical Activity (Early Distinguished Scholar Keynote) “Bridging between basic and applied science in Parkinson’s disease” New Orleans, United States. Almeida, Q.J. 

2011 15th International Congress on Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders. 

“Physical Therapy in Gait Disorders” in the Teaching Symposium entitled “Update on Gait Disorders” for the Movement Disorders Society. Toronto, Canada. Almeida, Q.J. 

2010 Congresso Brasileiro de Comportamento Motor (Invited Inaugural Keynote Address) “Neuropsychological Contributions to Movement Control in Parkinson’s disease” Londrina, Brazil. Almeida, Q.J. 

2008 Theoretical & Experimental Neuropsychology (TENNET Inaugural Keynote & Open Community Lecture) “Parkinson’s disease: From Theory to Therapy”. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Almeida, Q.J. 

2008 Theoretical & Experimental Neuropsychology (Invited symposium Chair on Parkinson’s) “Cognitive issues influencing movement in Parkinson’s disease” Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Almeida, Q.J. 

2006 Annual Brazilian Congress on Motor Behaviour (Invited Keynote Address), Rio Claro Brazil. “The Neurophysiological Basis of Motor Control” Almeida, Q.J. 

2006 Simposio de Controle Motor, Universidade de Sao Paulo (Escola de Educacao Fisica e Esporte), Sao Paolo, Brazil. “Motor Control and Parkinson’s disease”. Almeida, Q.J. in collaboration with Duarte, M., Jeka, J., Kohn, A., Barela, J. 

2006 North American Society for the Psychology of Sport & Physical Activity (Invited Symposia) Motor Function in Parkinson’s disease – From Mechanisms to Treatment. In Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology: 2006. Denver, Colorado. (Invited Symposium Abstract). Lazarus, J., Almeida, Q.J., Corcos, D., Smiley-Owen, A.

International/National Workshops (Invited): 

2025 Annual Conference of the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport & Physical Activity – Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Certificate of Completion Workshop. “Navigating EDIA Issues in Research and Academia” Lake Tahoe, United States. (June 2025.) 

2024 International Lecture Week “Parkinson’s From Basic Science of Mechanisms to Translational Therapeutic Approaches” West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China (August 7–15, 2024) 

2023 Freezing of Gait Workshop – Next Steps. “Linking brain activation to gait control in FOG in Parkinson’s: Uncovering underlying mechanisms” 

Jerusalem, Israel (March 13-17, 2023) 

2013 Annual Conference of the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport & Physical Activity (Student Workshop) “Dodging the ball in academia” Almeida, Q.J. 

2010 International Congress on Gait and Mental Function, The Pathophysiology of Freezing of Gait (NIH Sponsored Workshop), Washington, United States “Is there a visuoperceptual mechanism underlying freezing of gait?” Almeida, Q.J. 

2006 Annual Brazilian Congress on Motor Behaviour (Invited Workshop, 3 hour), Rio Claro, Brazil. “Motor Control & Parkinson’s disease” Almeida, Q.J. 

2005 Parkinson’s Conference Canada. (Invited Workshop). “Take home strategies & Applications for the Parkinson Patient” Almeida, Q.J. 

2005 North American Society for the Psychology of Sport & Physical Activity (Invited Preconference Symposia “Preparing for My Future – To Be or Not to be in Academia” Almeida, Q.J., Elliott, D., Rose, D., Fairbrother, J., Landers, D. 

International Guest Lectures/Presentations (Invited): 

2024 Louisiana State University, Open College of Human Sciences Lecture (Invited Lecture) “Geauxing From the Basic Science of Underlying Mechanisms to Treatment in Parkinson’s disease: Lessons from freezing of gait” Almeida, Q.J. (Sept 5, 2024) 

2023 Arizona State University, College of Health Solutions Lectue (Invited Lecture) “Translating Basic Science into Neurorehabilitation: A New Solution” Almeida, Q.J. (March 26, 2023) 

2023 Neurology & Movement Disorders Rounds, University of Florida-Gainesville, 

(Invited Lecture) “From symptoms to treatment in PD: Lessons from the underlying mechanisms of freezing of gait”. Florida, United States. Almeida, Q.J. (June 6)

2022 Grand Neurology Rounds, University of Michigan – Udall Parkinson’s Centre, 

(Invited Lecture) “From underlying mechanisms of symptoms to treatment in PD: Lessons from freezing of gait”. Michigan, United States. Almeida, Q.J. (August 17) 

2015 92nd Annual Congress of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (Sponsored Invited Lecture), Dallas, TX “Innovation in gait assessment in Parkinson’s disease” Almeida, Q.J. (October 29) 

2015 University of Texas at Arlington, Texas American College of Sports Medicine, 58th Semi-Annual Lecture, “Learning Motor Control Through Neurodegeneration: A Parkinson’s Perspective” Almeida, Q.J. (Sept 28) 

2015 University of Minnesota, Centre for Clinical Movement Science Research Day, (Invited Keynote) “Mechanisms Underlying Movement Impairment in Parkinson’s Disease: Distinguishing between Proprioception and Attention” Almeida, Q.J. (May 7) 

2012 Universidade de Brasilia (University-Wide Lecture, Invited Guest Lecture) “Parkinson’s disease: A Canadian Approach to Understanding and Treating Motor Dysfunction” Almeida, Q.J. 

2012 Universidade Estadual Paulista (University-Wide Lecture, Invited Guest Lecture), Rio Claro, Brazil. “Exercise & Brain Function: Should Physical Activity Improve Cognitive & Moor Function” Almeida, Q.J. 

2012 Universidade Estadual Paulista (Department of Graduate Studies, Invited Guest Lecture), Rio Claro, Brazil. “Parkinson’s Disease: Mechanisms, Modelling & Mobility” Almeida, Q.J. 

2010 Natal Neuroscience Institute, “A Sensory-Perceptual Perspective of Motor Deficits in Parkinson’s disease” Almeida, Q.J. (August 13, 2010) 

2010 University of Sao Paolo – Ribeiro Preto Campus (Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Medicine, School of Physiotherapy, Department of Physical Education) “Exercicio Fisico E Doenca de Parkinson” Almeida, Q.J. (July 6, 2010) 

2010 Universidade Estadual Paulista (Department of Graduate Studies, Invited Guest Lecture), Rio Claro, Brazil. “Introducing the modified MDS-UPDRS for the assessment of Parkinson’s Disease” Almeida, Q.J. 

2010 Universidade Estadual Paulista (Department of Graduate Studies, Invited Guest Lecture), Rio Claro, Brazil. “Locomotion in Parkinson’s Disease” Almeida, Q.J. 

2010 Universidade Estadual Paulista (Department of Graduate Studies, Invited Guest Lecture), Rio Claro, Brazil. “Basal Ganglia function Parkinson’s Disease” Almeida, Q.J.

2010 Arizona State University (Department of Kinesiology) “Translation of Basic Science into Therapeutic Interventions for Parkinson’s disease” Almeida, Q.J. (June 9, 2010). 

2010 International Delegates from Chongqing, China “Revolutionizing Treatment & Understanding of Parkinson’s disease through Research” Almeida, Q.J. (November 2010) 

2006 Universidade Estadual Paulista (Department of Graduate Studies, Invited Guest Lecture), Rio Claro, Brazil. “Sensation or Attention-Working Toward Understanding PD” Almeida, Q.J. 

2006 Universidade Estadual Paulista (Department of Graduate Studies, Invited Guest Lecture), Rio Claro, Brazil. “Locomotion in Parkinson’s disease: Experimental & Rehabilitation Issues” Almeida, Q.J. 

2004 Harvard Neuroscience Program, Neuroscience Seminar, Harvard University, Boston “Basal ganglia function from experiment to theory” Jog, M.S., Almeida, Q.J. 

National/Regional Keynotes & Symposia (Invited): 

2022 Parkinson’s Society South Western Ontario Regional Conference. (Invited Keynote). The Aftermath of Covid-19: How Parkinson’s Research, Rehabilitation & Clinical Practice Have Evolved! (October 22, 2022). 

2022 Rottman Research Institute Conference, Toronto. (Invited Keynote) “Cognitive & Sensory Deficits in Neurodegenerative Disorders: Translating Mechanism to Treatment.” 

(March 20, 2022) 

2020 Parkinson’s Society South Western Ontario Regional Conference. (Invited Keynote) “Advances in Gait and Motor Symptom Rehabilitation in Parkinson’s disease” Almeida, Q.J. 

2020 Parkinson’s Society South Western Ontario (Webinar). “Living in a COVID World: How a pandemic impacts individuals with Parkinson’s disease and the research they are involved in.” (June 24, 2020). Almeida, Q.J. 

2019 Parkinson’s Society South Western Ontario (Webinar). “What is Parkinson’s?” 

(September 18, 2019). Almeida, Q.J. 

2019 Brain Health Network – Brain Fair “The Science Behind Exercise and Neurological Disorders” London, Canada (June 5, 2019). Almeida, Q.J. 

2019 Living Better – South Georgian Bay, World Parkinson’s Keynote “Advancing the Management of Parkinson’s disease through Research & Rehabilitation”(April 11, 2019) Almeida, Q.J.

2018 Grey Bruce Geriatric Education Cooperative, “Understanding Movement disorders: From Underlying Mechanisms to Rehabilitation” Owen Sound, Canada (October 26, 2018). Almeida, Q.J. 

2018 Parkinson’s Society South Western Ontario Regional Conference. “Effect of Levodopa on Motor and Non-Motor Symptoms.” October 19, 2018. Waterloo, Canada. Almeida, Q.J. 

2018 Living Well Conferences, “How Attention, Cognitive Function and Anxiety Can Influence Movement in Parkinson’s disease” Owen Sound, Canada (April 9) Almeida, Q.J. 

2018 Parkinson’s and Mental Health, “How Attention, Cognitive Function and Anxiety Can Influence Movement in Parkinson’s disease” Kitchener, Canada (April 25) Almeida, Q.J. 

2018 Fairview Seniors Community: Connections for Health Aging. “The Aging Brain: Are your slower movements and memory a disease?” Galt, Canada (January 26) Almeida, Q.J. 

2017 Falls prevention: Community of Practice Webinar: “Parkinson’s disease: Understanding causes, mechanisms and treatments for falls” (Provincial Webinar, Ontario Neurotrama Foundation) (November 14) Almeida, Q.J. 

2017 Neurology Rounds, Hamilton Health Sciences-McMaster, “Underlying Mechanisms of Gait Impairment in Pakrinson’s disease: A Glimpse into Basal Ganglia Function” (Nov 17) Almeida, Q.J. 

2015 Freeport/Grand River Hospital – Rehabilitation Grand Rounds “Evidence-based Rehabilitation for Parkinson’s: Does It Exist?” Almeida, Q.J. (May 21) 

2015 Canadian Geriatric Scientific Meeting 2015. Montreal, Canada Pre-conference Consensus on Measures of Mobility and Cognition in Aging “Quantitative temporal and spatial measures of gait in older people and neurodegenerative diseases.” Almeida, Q.J. (April 16) 

2014 Canadian Association of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (CACPR) Webinar “The prevention of secondary cardiometabolic disease in persons living with Parkinson’s through exercise rehabilitation” Almeida, Q.J. 

2014 Freezing of Gait Symposium, Toronto Western Hospital, Movement Disorders Centre (Invited Symposia speaker) “Freezing of gait and visuo-spatial impairment” 

Fasano, A., Almeida, Q.J., Lewis, S. (June 18) 

2014 Regional Parkinson’s Conference 2014 – Chatham, Ontario “Freezing: How a Mysterious Clinical Phenomenon Can Enhance Our Understanding of Parkinsonism’s” Almeida, Q.J. (May 14)

2013 Regional Conference, Parkinson Society Canada (South Western Ontario region), Kincardine, Canada. “New ‘View’ into Parkinson’s: How Sensory Systems Help Us Understand & Treat Movement Deficits” Almeida, Q.J. 

2012 British Columbia Society for Exercise Physiology (Invited Keynote), Vancouver, British Columbia. “Bridging the gap between movement science and exercise in Parkinson’s disease” Almeida, Q.J. 

2012 Central & Northern Ontario Region, Parkinson Society Canada. One-Stop Parkinson’s Event, Clarington, Ontario. “Perception, Freezing and Therapies for Parkinson’s disease” Almeida, Q.J. 

2011 Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (Invited Knowledge Translation Symposium Speaker), Quebec City Canada. Evidence-based exercise prescription and effects in special populations. “Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders: Selecting the right measures and mechanisms.” Le Bouthillier, É., Hicks, A., Almeida, Q.J. 

2011 Grey Bruce Geriatric Education Cooperative (Neurological Health Charities Canada), (Invited Keynote Address), “How Can I Help: The Inside Scoop on ALS, MS and Parkinson’s” Almeida, Q.J. (April 20, 2011) 

2010 Regional Conference, Parkinson Society Canada (South Western Ontario region), Waterloo, Canada (Plenary lecture). “Non-Motor Factors that May Contribute to Motor Performance” Almeida, Q.J. (October 20, 2010) 

2009 Canadian Centre for Activity & Ageing, Research to Action Conference (Invited Keynote Address), London, Canada “The Relationship Between Exercise & Brain Function: The Parkinson’s Example” Almeida, Q.J. (July 17-19, 2009). 

2009 Parkinson’s Society of British Columbia (Invited Keynote Address), Vancouver, Canada 

“Can exercise change brain function?” Almeida, Q.J. (Oct 30-Nov. 2, 2009) 

2009 Perspectives on Parkinson’s – Ottawa Parkinson’s Society (Invited Keynote Address), Ottawa, Canada “Canada’s Approach to Parkinson’s Rehabilitation: Can Exercise Influence Motor Symptoms and Outcomes in PD?” Almeida, Q.J. (March 20, 2009) 

2008 Regional Conference, Parkinson Society Canada (South Western Ontario region), Waterloo, Canada (Plenary lecture). “Improving Movement Control in Parkinson’s disease: Development of Assessment Tools & Interventions through Research” Almeida, Q.J. (October 22, 2008)  

2007 Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (Invited Symposia Speaker), London, Canada. 

“Utilizing Exercise as a Research and Rehabilitation Tool in Special Populations” Jakobi, J., Almeida, Q.J., Hicks, A., et al. 

2007 2nd Annual Agro Speakers Series (Invited Keynote Address), Central & Northern Ontario Region, Parkinson’s Society Canada, Royal Botanical Gardens, Hamilton, Ontario. “Exercise for the Brain: Can we influence the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease with Rehabilitation?” Almeida, Q.J. 

2007 Annual Meeting of the Gerontology Interest Group (Invited Morning Keynote Address), Sunshine Village, Waterloo, Ontario. “How the science of brain function can help us understand movement disorders” Almeida, Q.J. 

2006 Aging, Rehabilitation & Geriatric Care Annual Research Day, Parkwood Hospital, London, Canada (Keynote Speaker) “From brain function to rehabilitation strategies: Lesson’s to be learned from Parkinson’s” Almeida, Q.J. 

2006 Parkinson Society of Canada, Donor Recognition Event, Auberge du Pommier, Toronto, Canada (Invited Guest Speaker) “Exercise Rehabilitation for Symptomatic Improvement in Parkinson’s disease.” Almeida, Q.J. 

2006 Parkinson Society of Canada, South West Region Conference, London, Ontario. (Invited Keynote Address) “Bridging the Gaps between Science & Rehabilitation” Almeida, Q.J. 

National/Regional Guest Lectures/Presentations (Invited): 

2022 Burlington Support Group, Central Region Parkinson’s Society “Research, Exercise and Parkinson’s disease” (May 17) Almeida, Q.J. 

2016 U of T Clinical Rehabilitation Rounds, University of Toronto, Toronto “Parkinson’s disease: How uncovering underlying mechanisms can translate into rehabilitation.” (March 3) Almeida, Q.J. 

2016 Bluewater Association for Lifelong Learning, Owen Sound, ON “Brain Function Through Degeneration” (March 17) Almeida, Q.J. 

2016 Vision and Image Processing Research Group, Systems Design Engineering, 

University of Waterloo. “Visual processing deficits in Parkinson’s disease.” 

2015 Centre for Theoretical Neuroscience Seminar Series, University of Waterloo, “Parkinson’s disease: Sensorimotor transformations through a degenerating circuit” (December 8) Almeida, Q.J. 

2015 2nd year Biomedical Class, Engineering Department, University of Waterloo,

“Systems design for analysis of gait analysis and freezing” (Oct 20) Almeida, Q.J. 

2015 Annual Research Forum, Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Graduate Student Council, University of Western Ontario “How to translate your research and leverage your skills to improve your impact” (February 4) Almeida, Q.J. 

2015 Vision Science Research Seminar Series, School of Optometry & Vision Science, University of Waterloo “A ‘View’ on Parkinson’s: Vision, Perception and Movement” (January 30) Almeida, Q.J. 

2012 Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario Maintaining a healthy lifestyle with young onset Parkinson’s Workshop “Exercise for people with young onset Parkinson’s disease” 

Almeida, Q.J. 

2010 Parkinson’s Regional Conference 2010 – South Western Ontario, Kitchener, Ontario “Practical Tips for Exercise Therapy” Almeida, Q.J. 

2008 Centre for Vision Research, School of Kinesiology & Healthy Science, York University, Toronto, Ontario “From Sensorimotor Science to Sensorimotor Rehabilitation: Canada’s Approach for Parkinson’s Disease. Almeida, Q.J. 

2008 Visiting Professorship, (Neural Control of Movement, Graduate Course – Full day lecture). University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario. “Understanding basal ganglia function: Perception, Execution, Rehabilitation and beyond…” Almeida, Q.J. 

2008 Department of Kinesiology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario. Graduate seminar lecture: “From research to rehab…How Parkinson’s can teach us about brain function” Almeida, Q.J. 

2006 Faculty of Health Science, University of Western Ontario. “Bridging Science(s) and Rehabilitation: Lessons from Parkinson’s disease”. Almeida, Q.J. 

2004 Neurology Resident Lecture Series, School of Medicine, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario. “Assessment of Apraxia: Distinguishing Between Ideomotor and Ideational”. Almeida, Q.J., Roy, E.A. 

2004 Faculty Lecture Series, Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario. “A Role of the Basal Ganglia in the Planning and Execution of Movement.” Almeida, Q.J., Johnson, A.M. 

2003 Bachelor of Kinesiology, (Undergraduate Guest Lecture-Kin 3E03 Neural Control of Human Movement), McMaster University, Ontario. “Introduction to Motor Control Deficits in Parkinson’s disease” Almeida, Q.J. 

2003 City-Wide Neuropsychology Rounds, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario. “Neuropsychological Profiles of Limb Apraxia” Roy, E.A., Almeida, Q.J.

2003 Fundamentals of Behavioural Neuroscience Graduate Course, Guest Lecture, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario. “Distinguishing between clinical features of Apraxia”. Almeida, Q.J. 

2002 University of Western Ontario Graduate Seminar in Biosciences, Guest Lecture, 

“Motor Set Functions of the Basal Ganglia – Implications for the Control of Movement 

in PD”. Almeida, Q.J. 

2001 Movement Disorder Rounds, London Health Sciences Centre-University Campus, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario. “Bimanual Coordination Deficits in Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease” Almeida, Q.J. 

2000-2001 Bachelor of Kinesiology (4th Year Undergraduate Guest Lecture), University of Waterloo, Ontario. “What is Apraxia?” Almeida, Q.J. 

2001 Bachelor of Kinesiology, (4th Year Undergraduate Guest Lecture), University of Waterloo, Ontario. “Neuropsychological Aspects of Parkinson’s Disease” Almeida, Q.J. 

2001 Bachelor of Kinesiology, (Undergraduate Guest Lecture-Kin 256 Movement Disorders), University of Waterloo, Ontario. “Motor Control in Parkinson’s disease” Almeida, Q.J. 

1997 Bachelor of Kinesiology (1F01 Fitness & Lifestyles Lecture), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario. “Principles of Weight Training”. Almeida, Q.J. 

Community Lectures/Presentations (Invited): 

2025 Third Age Learning Waterloo – Back by Popular Demand Series. “Are Symptoms of Neurodegeneration Really Symptoms? From Early Detection of Parkinson’s and Dementia to Treatment” Almeida, Q.J. (October 28) 

2017 Third Age Learning Waterloo – Back by Popular Demand Series “Unraveling Mysteries of the Aging Brain: Is this the normal aging process or do I have Parkinson’s” Almeida, Q.J. (October 24) 

2017 Third Age Learning Waterloo – Back by Popular Demand Series “Unraveling Mysteries of the Aging Brain: When does forgetfulness become a disease” Almeida, Q.J. (October 24) 

2017 Collingwood support Group (June 13) “Latest findings and reviews of exercise recommendations for Parkinson’s disease” (June 13) 

2015 Third Age Learning Series Guelph: The Human Brain and All Its Dimensions. “The Aging Brain: What We Can Learn from Parkinson’s” Almeida, Q.J. (October 7)

2015 York Region Parkinson’s Personal Support Group, “Q & A about MDRC and Parkinson’s: What would you like to know?” Markam, ON Almeida, Q.J. (August 6) 

2014 Third Age Learning Waterloo “Discovery of brain function, through degeneration: A Parkinson’s Model” Almeida, Q.J. (May 2014) 

2014 Parkinson’s Awareness Month, London, Ontario Parkinson’s Support Group “Sensory Mechanisms of Parkinson’s: Learning from Freezing of Gait” (April 25) 

2013 Kitchener Parkinson’s Support Group, “The MDRC’s Q & A on Parkinson’s: All Your Questions on Community Research Answered….” (November 21) 

2013 Music & Neurological Rehabilitation Symposium, “”Timing and Sensory-Perceptual Mechanisms of the Basal Ganglia: What do they have in common in Parkinson’s disease”” University of Toronto and Health Research Collaboratory (MaHRC) Almeida, Q.J. (November 8) 

2013 Milton Lecture Series “Unraveling the Mysteries of Parkinson’s disease: How Community-Based Research Impacts Our Understanding and Treatment of Degenerative Brain Disorders” Almeida, Q.J. (May 2013) 

2012 Goderich Parkinson’s Support Group “Novel Perspectives on Parkinson’s Disease: Science, Treatment, Rehabilitation” Almeida, Q.J. (October 2012) 

2012 Cambridge Parkinson’s Support Group “Research to treatment in Parkinsons’s disease – All your questions answered.” Almeida, Q.J. (May 2012) 

2012 Kitchener Public Library – Adult Health & Wellness Lecture Series. “Improving Life with Parkinson’s” Almeida, Q.J. 

2010 Knights of Columbus-Waterloo Chapter, Community Lecture “Parkinson’s disease: What you wouldn’t know about the brain” Almeida, Q.J. (April 2010) 

2010 Sun Life Financial Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre “A Parkinson’s Research Update” Almeida, Q.J. (April 2010) 

2010 Wilfrid Laurier University, Toronto Office “Translating Basic Science into Therapeutic Interventions for Parkinson’s disease” Almeida, Q.J. (March 2010) 

2010 The Future of Health Care Speaker Series: Waterloo Region Children’s Museum “Exercise & The Brain: Lessons to be Learned from Parkinson’s disease”. Almeida, Q.J. (February 2010) 

2009 Stratford Movement Disorders Support Group ‘Research and Rehabilitation for Parkinson’s” Almeida, Q.J. (April 2009) 

2007 Cambridge Parkinson’s Support Group “An Introduction to Parkinson’s disease – All your questions answered.”

2007 Kitchener Young-Onset Parkinson’s Group “The MDRC and you – What research is currently being done and how can you get involved?” Almeida, Q.J. (September 2007) 

2007 Guelph Parkinson’s Support Group “What’s new in exercise rehabilitation for Parkinson’s disease” Almeida, Q.J. (April 2007) 

2007 Chatham-Kent Parkinson’s Support Group “Rehabilitation Treatment Strategies for People Living with Parkinson’s disease” Almeida, Q.J. (March 2007) 

2007 Niagara V.O.N. Parkinson’s Support Group “Scientific approaches to exercise rehabilitation for Parkinson’s disease” Almeida, Q.J. (April) 

2006 Rotary Club of Cambridge, Cambridge, Ontario. “The MDRC – Delivering Community-based research & rehabilitation for Movement disorders” Almeida, Q.J. 

2006 Royal on the Gordon (Staff & Patient In-Service Sessions) Guelph, Ontario. “Improving patient care in movement disorder patients” Almeida, Q.J. 

2006 Trinity Village Retirement Home (Staff In-Service) Kitchener, Ontario. “Improving patient care in movement disorder patients” Almeida, Q.J. 

2006 Pace Homecare (Workshop), Kitchener, Ontario. “Working toward community-based rehabilitation in Parkinson’s disease” Almeida, Q.J. 

2005 Neurorehabilitation Unit, Freeport Hospital “Improving quality of life in PD through research” Almeida, Q.J. 

2005 Kitchener Parkinson’s Support group. Kitchener, Ontario. “What is Parkinson’s disease” Almeida, Q.J. 

2005 Parkwood Mennonite Homes. Waterloo, Ontario. “Establishing Community-Based Research on Parkinson’s disease in Waterloo Region” Almeida, Q.J. 

2003 Leamington’s Parkinson’s Support and Social Group. Leamington, Ontario. “Bridging motor control principles and basal ganglia function to exercise rehabilitation in Parkinson’s disease” Almeida, Q.J. 

2001 Physiotherapy Department Lecture, Scarborough General Hospital, Scarborough, Ontario. “Introduction to Apraxia”. Almeida, Q.J., Roy, E.A. 

Other Lectures/Presentations (Non-invited): 

2008 Southern Ontario Neuropsychology Group (SONG Annual Conference), Wilfrid Laurier University. “Gesture recognition deficits in stroke” King, L., Almeida, Q.J., Roy, E.A.

2008 Southern Ontario Neuropsychology Group (SONG Annual Conference), Wilfrid Laurier University. “Upper limb coordination in Parkinson’s disease” Brown, M., Almeida, Q.J. 

2008 Southern Ontario Neuropsychology Group (SONG Annual Conference), Wilfrid Laurier University. “Distinguishing features of speech production and perception in PD and PSP”. Minnema, F., Almeida, Q.J., Adams, S. 

2008 Southern Ontario Motor Behaviour Symposium (Annual), University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario. “Breaking down hypokinesia during inter-limb coordination in Parkinson’s disease: the influence of dopaminergic medication on the integration of sensory feedback.” Brown, M., Almeida, Q.J. 

2008 Southern Ontario Motor Behaviour Symposium (Annual), University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario. “Influence of facilitating plantar-surface sensation on EMG and gait kinematics of individuals with PD.” Van Oostveen, R., Almeida, Q.J., Perry, S. 

2008 Southern Ontario Motor Behaviour Symposium (Annual), University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario. “A comparison of sensory attention focused exercise and aerobic training in Parkinson’s disease.” Sage, M., Almeida, Q.J. 

2008 Southern Ontario Motor Behaviour Symposium (Annual), University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario. “Gesture recognition deficits in stroke.” King, L., Almeida, Q.J., Roy, E.A. 

2006 Southern Ontario Psychomotor Behaviour Conference (Annual), Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario. “The influence of sensory contributions on gait characteristics in Parkinson’s disease.” Coros, K., Ersser, K., Almeida, Q. J. 

2006 Southern Ontario Psychomotor Behaviour Conference (Annual), Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario. “Contributions of sensory feedback during 

locomotor navigation in Parkinson ’s disease.” Vandendriessche, S., Almeida, Q.J., 

Ellard, C 

2006 Southern Ontario Psychomotor Behaviour Conference (Annual), Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario. “Investigating perception of self-motion during gait in Parkinson ’s disease.” Lebold, C. Almeida, Q.J. 

2003 Behavioural Neuroscience Seminar, Faculty of Arts, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario. “Planning Deficits and Motor Control in Parkinson’s Disease” Almeida, Q.J. 

2003 Southern Ontario Neuropsychology Group Conference (Annual), 

Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario. “Parkinson’s disease and precue effects during movement execution” Almeida, Q.J., Johnson, A.M., Roy, E.A., Jog, M.S.

2003 Southern Ontario Psychomotor Behaviour Conference (Annual), University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario. “Auditory timing modulation during gait in medicated and unmedicated Parkinson’s disease. Almeida, Q.J., Frank, J.S., Jog, M.S. 

2003 Southern Ontario Psychomotor Behaviour Conference (Annual), University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario. “The Movement Time Paradox: The Influence of Precue in Parkinson’s Disease. Johnson, A.M., Almeida, Q.J., Vernon, P.A., Roy, E.A., Grantier, L.L., Jog, M.S. 

2002 Behavioural Neuroscience Seminar, Faculty of Arts, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario. “The Effects of Precueing on Movement Time Individuals with Parkinson’s disease”. Almeida, Q.J. 

2002 Southern Ontario Psychomotor Behaviour Conference (Annual), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario. “Motor Packaging Functions of the Basal Ganglia: The Effect of Precueing on Movement Time. Johnson, A.M., Almeida, Q.J., Vernon, P.A., Roy, E.A., Grantier, L.L., Jog, M.S. 

2001 Behavioural Neuroscience Seminar, Faculty of Arts, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario. “Freezing and Control of Coordinated Movement in Individuals with Parkinson’s disease”. Almeida, Q.J. 

1999 Southern Ontario Psychomotor Behaviour Conference (Annual), University of Waterloo,, Waterloo, Ontario. “Aging and the influence of Automaticity on Acquiring Coordination”. Almeida, Q.J., Wishart, L.R., Lee, T.D. 

1999 Southern Ontario Psychomotor Behaviour Conference (Annual), University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario. “The effects of postural stability on bimanual coordination”. Welsh, T.N., Almeida, Q.J., Lee, T.D. 

1998 Master of Science (Human Biodynamics, Graduate Seminar), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario. “Angular spatial relation of bimanual movements in a symmetrical coordination task” Almeida, Q.J., Lee, T.D. 

1998 Southern Ontario Psychomotor Behaviour Conference (Annual), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario. “Angular relation of limbs in a bimanual coordination task”. Almeida, Q.J., Lee, T.D. 

1998 Master of Science (Human Biodynamics, Graduate Seminar), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario. “The Effect of Angular Spatial Relation of Limb Movements on a Bimanual Coordination Task” Almeida, Q.J., Lee, T.D., Chua, R. 

MEDIA/PUBLICITY 

Magazine: 

2020 Laurier announces new exercise focused study – Parkinson Canada. (November 2020) 

Laurier announces new exercise focused study – Parkinson Canada 

2018 Can Cognitive Training Reduce Gait Freezing in PD?-Pilot study shows promise for on’ Parkinson’s patients (May 2018) 

Can Cognitive Training Reduce Gait Freezing in PD? | MedPage Today 

2013 (Aug) Neurodegenerative Disease Management – “Easing the strain of movement disorders: from translational and clinical science to rehabilitation strategies.” (Vol 3, Issue 4, p. 313-315) 

2013 Psychology Progress feature story– “The relationship between motor planning and freezing of gait in Parkinson’s disease” 

http://psychologyprogress.com/the-relationship-between-motor-planning-and-freezing-of-gait-in-parkinsons-disease/ 

2013 MDLinks Neurology feature story. “Dynamics of turning sharpness influences freezing of gait in Parkinson’s disease” 

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=dynamics+of+turning+sharpness+influences+freezing+of+gait 

2012 University of Toronto News Magazine. “Good Vibrations: Using Sound to Treat Disease” 

http://www.news.utoronto.ca/good-vibrations-using-sound-treat-disease 

2012 In Touch Magazine – Spring Edition (Health & Wellness Section) “Improving Life with Parkinson’s” p.14. 

http://edition.pagesuiteprofessional.co.uk/launch.aspx?referral=other&refresh=Sd307J1qe19B&PBID=38576424-8e12-4a70-b067-9012a9647a90&skip= 

2012 SNAP Clarington “First Stop Parkinson’s Event” 

http://www.snapclarington.com/?option=com_sngevents&id[]=394161 

2009 Medscape Today “Rivastigmine may improve executive function in Parkinson’s dementia” 

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/711094?src=emailthis 

2009 Medscape Today “Freezing in Parkinson’s may be related to Perception of Space.” http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/709860 

2009 (Jul) Grand Magazine (Health & Wellness Issue) “The road to hope leads to Waterloo – Parkinson’s patients from around world seek out WLU Rehab Centre” Reporter: Barbara Aggerholm (p.54-57). 

2009 (Jun) Exchange Magazine “Canada Foundation for Innovation funds two Laurier research facilities” 

http://www.exchangemagazine.com/morningpost/2009/week25/Friday/061916.htm 

2009 (Sept) Exchange Magazine “Laurier’s innovative movement disorders research receives $250,000 from Sun Life Financial” 

http://www.exchangemagazine.com/morningpost/2009/week39/Tuesday/092203.htm#anchor 

2008 (Mar) Maclean’s Magazine, University Guide “Feature on Wilfrid Laurier University – University Profile” (focus on Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre), p.166. 

2007 (Jul) The Ambassadors Online Magazine, “Education without Borders – Helping Parkinson’s Patients Walk”. (Volume 10; issue 2) 

2007 (Jan) Maclean’s Magazine, “Can a Few Simple Moves Heal Her?” Reporter: Dan Hawaleska (p44-45). 

Television: 

2015 (Apr 8) Rogers Daytime: The Region’s Favorite Talk Show “Parkinson’s Awareness Month” 

2012 (Apr 30) Rogers TV “Talk Local with Hayley Zimak– A feature on Parkinson’s disease” 

2012 (Apr 12) CTV National News “Slowing Progression of Parkinson’s – Canadian Researcher Wins North American Award for Parkinson’s Research” 

http://watch.ctv.ca/news/latest/top-award/#clip656798 

2012 (Apr 11) CTV Southwestern Ontario News “Laurier celebrates World Parkinson’s Day at the Sun Life Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre” 

2011 (Mar 1) This Week in Science: Virtual Research On Call “Unraveling the mysteries of Parkinson’s disease”. 

http://www.vroc.ca/index.php/component/content/article/3-newsflash/369-t-wise-episode-28-unraveling-the-mysteries-of-parkinsons.html 

2010 (Aug 23) The Waterloo Record “Quincy Almeida – Parkinson’s Researcher” A ‘One of Us” Video Feature. Reporter: David Bebee 

http://therecord.blogs.com/one_of_us/2010/08/quincy-almeida.html

2008 (Mar) CTV News (Health & Lifestyle Report), Evaluating speech perception and production in PD and PSP at the Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre. Reporter: Leslie Gordon 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1Q7DZKVpHw 

2007 (Feb) CBC National News, A New Way to Slow the Progress of Parkinson’s disease. Reporter: Michelle Cheung 

2006 (Jun) CTV News (Health & Lifestyle Report), Introduction of Exercise Rehabilitation Study at the Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre. Reporter: Leslie Gordon 

2006 (Sept) CTV Southwestern Ontario News (Community Report), SuperWalk for Parkinson’s disease in Kitchener-Waterloo. Reporter: Leslie Gordon 

Newspaper: 

2015 (Feb 19) Waterloo Record “Two hot topics on tap at laurier board of governors meeting” 

http://www.therecord.com/news-story/5344689-two-hot-topics-on-tap-at-laurier-board-of-governors-meeting/ 

2015 (Feb 5) Waterloo Record “High-tech equipment used for Parkinson’s research reployed” 

http://www.therecord.com/news-story/5325706-high-tech-equipment-used-for-parkinson-s-research-redeployed/ 

2015 (Feb 4) Waterloo Record “Parkinson’s patients worry about changes at Laurier centre.” 

http://therecord.com/news-story/5322777-parkinson-s-patients-worry-about-changes-at-laurier-centre/ 

2015 (Feb 4) The Toronto Star “Wilfrid Laurier Parkinson’s funding thrown a curve” 

http://www.thestar.com/life/2015/02/05/wilfrid-laurier-universitys-parkinsons-research-centre-funding-under-threat.html 

2014(Sept 13) Waterloo Record “Laurier centre joins national research strategy to fight dementia” 

http://www.therecord.com/news-story/4858838-laurier-movement-disorders-centre-joins-national-strategy-to-fight-dementia/ 

2014 (May 12)Waterloo Record “Waterloo Parkinson’s centre celebrates decade of helping patients” 

http://www.therecord.com/news-story/4513603-waterloo-parkinson-s-centre-celebrates-decade-of-helping-patients/ 

2012 Durham Region News “Durham Parkinson’s event to be held in Courtice 

Those living with Parkinson’s disease invited to attend” 

http://www.durhamregion.com/community/life/article/1337504–durham-parkinson-s-event-to-be-held-in-courtice

2012 (Apr 15) Waterloo Record “Don’t Ignore Early Clues – Parkinson’s Researcher Urges!” 

http://www.therecord.com/news/local/article/705493–don-t-ignore-early-clues-parkinson-s-researcher-urges 

2012 (Apr 10) Waterloo Record “Laurier Prof Honoured for Research in Parkinson’s” 

http://www.therecord.com/news/local/article/702622–laurier-prof-honoured-for-research-into-parkinson-s 

2012 (Apr 10) The Cord “Putting Laurier on the map for Parkinson’s research” 

http://www.thecord.ca/articles/52628 

2011 (Jun 1) Waterloo Record “World-renowned Parkinson’s researchers coming to Waterloo” 

http://www.therecord.com/news/local/article/540259–world-renowned-parkinson-s-researchers-coming-to-waterloo 

2011 (Jun 20) The Cord. “Top researchers share ideas with Laurier students.” 

http://thecord.ca/articles/46221 

2010 (Oct 20) Londrina Journal Noticia (Londrina, Brazil) “Exercícios podem evitar o avanço da doença” Reporter: Mirian Peres Da Cruz http://www2.uel.br/com/noticiadigital/index.php?arq=ARQ_jnt&FWS_Ano_Edicao=1&FWS_N_Edicao=1&FWS_N_Texto=5427&FWS_Cod_Categoria=15 

2010 (Sept 15) The Cord, (WLU, Waterloo) “WLU centre makes strides” Reporter: Olivia Nightingale 

http://www.thecord.ca/articles/32940 

2010 (May 3) The Daily Gleaner (Nova Scotia) “Driving of Seniors with Parkinson’s studied” 

http://dailygleaner.canadaeast.com/liveit/article/1036739 

2010 (Apr 24) The Chronicle Herald (Halifax) “Tracking at-risk drivers-Researcher measures behaviour, perceptions of people with Parkinson’s disease” http://thechronicleherald.ca/Science/1178959.html 

2010 (Apr 4) The Waterloo Record “Parkinson’s patients improve with innovative Waterloo program” (A1, Front page) http://news.therecord.com/article/693507 

2010 (Mar 6) The Waterloo Record “Still safe behind the wheel? Waterloo researcher is tracking the driving behaviour of seniors with Parkinson’s disease” http://news.therecord.com/article/680483 

2009 (Sept 22) The Waterloo Record “Space perceptions may slow Parkinson’s sufferers” Research Profile; Front page 

2009 (Sept 22) The Waterloo Record “Gift helps WLU researchers lessen Parkinson’s symptoms” Reporter: Luisa D’Amato; (B1 Local, Front page)

2009 (May 9) The Waterloo Record “Sun Life Puts Its Name on Parkinson’s Centre” Reporter: Barb Aggerholm; (B3, Local) 

2009 (Mar 14) The Waterloo Record “Track coach facing his own hurdles” Reporter: Barb Aggerholm; (A1, Front Page) 

2009 (Mar 14) The Waterloo Record “An Eye Opening Find: Parkinson’s symptoms ease with exercise a Laurier study shows” Reporter: Barb Aggerholm (A14, Main) 

2009 (Feb 25) The Waterloo Record “Feature on Top 40 Under 40: Dr. Quincy Almeida” 

2008 (Jun 23) The Waterloo Record “Shared history of Parkinson’s patients has researchers looking for answers” Reporter: Greg Mercer 

2008 (Jan 2) The Waterloo Record “Looking back at a memorable year in Waterloo Region” Reporter: Jackie Hayes; (D2, Life) 

2008 (Mar 12) The Cellulae “Laurier researcher on the cutting edge” Reporter: Erin Azzopardi, Brittany Ford, Phil Graham, Zaira Rangel., (p8) 

2007 (Nov 23) The Waterloo Record “WLU Scientist wins Ontario’s ‘Nobel Prize’” Reporter: Barbara Aggerholm; (B2, Local) 

2007 (Jun 13) The Oakville Beaver “P is for Parkinson’s…. Looking for Answers” Reporter: Diane Hetherington, p.16. 

2007 (May 9) The Chronicle “Founder of Team Parkinson running for her former coach” Reporter: Bob Vrbanac; (p.32,33). 

2007 (May 2) The Waterloo Record “Project tests how exercise might slow Parkinson’s” Reporter: Jackie Hayes; (C1, Life) 

2007 (Mar 9) The Globe & Mail “Stepping in to help Parkinson’s patients walk” Reporter: Unnati Gandhi (Headlines, A14) 

2007 (Mar 7) The Cord “Parkinson’s research opens doors for patients and WLU students” Reporter” Michelle Pinchev (Special Project, p16-17) 

2006 (Nov 1) The Guelph Tribune “Talk on Movement Disorders at the Royal on Gord” (Section News: 32) 

2006 (Sept) The Waterloo Record “Program will help people with Parkinson’s; Researcher to launch exercise project to improve balance, gait, coordination” Reporter: Barbara Aggerholm; (B3, Local)

2006 (Jul 14) The Toronto Star “Coping versus curing – At new rehab centre, battle against Parkinson’s disease takes different tack. Hands-on approach benefits patients immediately” Reporter: Elaine Carey, (Life Section, E1-E2) 

2006 (Jul) The Waterloo Record “Research plus rehabilitation: An innovative WLU clinic, 

kinesiologist studies exercise as Parkinson’s therapy” Reporter: Barbara Aggerholm, 

(C1-C2) 

2006 (Jul) The Waterloo Record “Couple launched support group to help Parkinson’s patient cope & participate in WLU research” Reporter: Barbara Aggerholm (C1) 

2006 (Jun) The Waterloo Chronicle “Parkinson’s Research & Rehabilitation Centre Established” 

2006 (Sep 27) The Cord “Grad receives prestigious award to conduct research at Movement Disorders Centre” Reporter: Ashley Jang (p 3) 

Radio: 

2013 CKPC-FM News Radio, Brantford, Ontario. “A new discovery – Sensory mechanisms underlying Parkinson’s disease” Reporter: Doug Cameron (May 23) 

2009 CKPC-FM News Radio, Brantford, Ontario. “What is Parkinson’s? And how you can help by participating in the SuperWalk and Laurier Loop!” Reporter: Yvonne Van De Wiele 

2008 FM 107.5 DAVE FM Radio, Cambridge, Ontario. “The Jeff Lumby Morning Show – Parkinson’s an exercise in exercise – How the Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre Leads the Way for Canada” See also : http://www.davefm.com/station/blog_jeff.cfm?bid=21325&m=1&y=2008 

2006 Kitchener-Waterloo Magazine FM 98.5 CKWR Radio, Waterloo, Ontario. “The John Maciel Show – Introduction to Parkinson’s disease & the MDRC” 

Wilfrid Laurier University Website (Headlines on Main Page): 

2020 (Nov 23) Laurier research centre collaborating on international trial to slow Parkinson’s progression | Wilfrid Laurier University (wlu.ca) 

2014 (Apr 28) Laurier researchers receive prestigious honours for work on Parkinson’s disease http://www.wlu.ca/news_detail.php?grp_id=0&nws_id=12809 

2012 (Jun 29) Laurier PhD candidate honoured at international congress for gait research 

http://www.wlu.ca/news_detail.php?grp_id=2234&nws_id=9758

2012 (Apr 11) Laurier Parkinson’s researcher named North American Early Career Distinguished Scholar 

http://www.wlu.ca/news_detail.php?grp_id=2234&nws_id=9357 

2011 (Dec 1) Laurier professor and student join Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay. 

http://www.wlu.ca/news_detail.php?grp_id=2234&nws_id=8717 

2011 (Jan 5) Kinesiology and Physical Education graduate program grows, attracts international students 

http://www.wlu.ca/news_update.php?grp_id=1&nws_id=7253&filter_type=update 

2010 (Nov 19) NSERC grant helps kinesiology student further Parkinson’s research 

http://www.wlu.ca/news_update.php?grp_id=1&nws_id=7112&filter_type=update 

2010 (Aug 24) Laurier professor’s Parkinson’s research in spotlight 

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2010 (Aug 5) Laurier graduate awarded scholarship to conduct research with the MDRC 

http://www.wlu.ca/news_update.php?grp_id=1&nws_id=6730&filter_type=update 

2010 (Apr 5) Parkinson’s patients improve with innovative Waterloo program 

http://www.wlu.ca/news_listing.php?grp_id=42 

2010 (Mar 9) Laurier’s MDRC plays lead role in collaborative research involving drivers and Parkinson’s disease 

http://www.wlu.ca/news_update.php?grp_id=1&nws_id=6283&filter_type=update 

2009 (Nov 12) Laurier grad’s research into Parkinson’s disease makes headlines 

http://www.wlu.ca/news_listing.php?filter_year=2009&filter_month=11&filter_type=&grp_id=0&x=21&y=11 

2009 (Oct 26) KPE research published in Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry 

http://www.wlu.ca/news_update.php?grp_id=28&nws_id=5717&filter_type=update 

2009 (Sept 17) Sun Life Financial donates $250,000 to Laurier’s innovative movement disorders research 

http://www.wlu.ca/news_detail.php?grp_id=42&nws_id=5529&filter_type=release 

2009 (Jul 6) Grand magazine features Laurier Movement Disorders Research & Rehabilitation Centre 

http://www.wlu.ca/news_listing.php?filter_year=2009&filter_month=7&filter_type=&grp_id=28&x=33&y=7 

2009 (Jun 18) Canada Foundation for Innovation funds two Laurier research facilities 

http://www.wlu.ca/news_detail.php?grp_id=28&nws_id=5252&filter_type=release

2009 (Feb 25) Laurier shines through on 40 Under 40 list of young community leaders 

http://www.wlu.ca/news_update.php?grp_id=28&nws_id=4871&filter_type=update 

2008 (Jun 19) Director of Laurier’s Movement Disorders Research and Rehabilitation Centre delivers public lecture on Parkinson’s disease 

http://www.wlu.ca/news_detail.php?grp_id=42&nws_id=4258&filter_type=release 

2007 (Nov 22) Laurier researcher wins prestigious Polanyi Prize for physiology and medicine 

http://www.wlu.ca/news_detail.php?grp_id=28&nws_id=4258&filter_type=release 

2006 (Nov 16) Laurier Centre for Music Therapy Research introduces Canada’s first physioacoustic sound wave therapy chairs 

http://www.wlu.ca/news_detail.php?grp_id=28&nws_id=2695&filter_type=release 

2006 (Sept 22) Parkinson Society gives $90,000 to support Laurier’s Movement Disorders Research and Rehabilitation Centre 

http://www.wlu.ca/news_detail.php?grp_id=28&nws_id=2502&filter_type=release 

2006 (May 18) Laurier makes its mark on human movement research with recent conference 

http://www.wlu.ca/news_update.php?grp_id=28&nws_id=2223&filter_type=update 

2005 (Aug 2) Laurier prof recognized with Petro-Canada Young Innovator Award to fund Parkinson’s research 

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