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Matthew Pontifex

Red Cedar Distinguished Professor

Department of Kinesiology, College of Education

126E IM Circle

Biography

Dr. Pontifex is a world renown researcher in the area of Health Neuroscience where his work investigates the effects of lifestyle choices and health behaviors on brain health and effective cognition using behavioral, neuroelectric, and other neuroimaging techniques. A key focus of this work is on the application of positive health behaviors as a means for improving cognitive health, academic performance, and effective functioning.

Education

Ph.D., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign