Working Groups

CLSA working groups provide input on the scientific content for the CLSA.

Working Group Theme Leader Domains
Clinical Theme Working Group

 Dr. Christopher Patterson Cardio/Cerebrovascular
Stroke, hypertension, myocardial infarction, angina
Metabolic
Diabetes, hypothyroidism
Musculosketal
Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis (hand, knee, hip)
Neuropsychological
Dementia, Parkinson's disease, disability, depression
Respiratory
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma
Psychology Theme Working Group Dr. Holly Tuokko Psychological Health
cognitive, everyday competence, adaptive functioning, coping, personality, emotion, psychopathology, values, pain, sleep
Health and Lifestyle Working Group Dr. Hélène Payette Lifestyle and Nutrition
Weight fluctuations, nutritional risk, dietary supplement, physical activity, smoking, alcohol use
Social Health Working Group Dr. Margaret Penning Social Theme Working Group
social networks and social support, work and retirement, stability and change of place, structural inequalities, perspectives of aging as a social process, basic social characteristics