Jennifer Campos, PhD
Senior Scientist, KITE (TRI)
I am an Experimental Psychologist whose research focuses on multisensory integration, perception-action coupling, self-motion perception, and locomotor rehabilitation. I have examined how the human brain integrates different sensory signals (visual, auditory, proprioceptive, vestibular) by studying several different populations (eg, younger adults, older adults and high-level athletes), and by using behavioural measures and computational models. My work makes extensive use of Virtual Reality and motion simulation technologies. I have a particular interest in understanding how multisensory processes are affected by locomotor challenges and how multisensory training tools can be used to improve performance.
My research focuses on understanding how sensory health supports brain health and how these interactions enhance safe mobility (balance, walking, and driving) under realistic and challenging conditions. This includes understanding how age-related sensory impairments (e.g., vision, hearing) and cognitive impairments can increase the risk of falls and vehicle collisions (e.g., in healthy older adults, those with hearing loss or dementia). I use virtual reality and simulation technologies to a) carefully recreate real-world conditions to facilitate the application of research outcomes to real-world situations and b) adapt these technologies for prevention, training, and rehabilitation interventions.
Associate Director, Academic, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
Professor, Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto
Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Toronto
Adjunct Faculty, Centre for Vision Research, York University
Canada Research Chair in Multisensory Integration and Aging (Tier 2)
Associate Scientific Director, AGE-WELL National Centres of Excellence Canada