​​ Dr. Laura Fitzgibbon-Collins’ research examines cerebrovascular and cardiovascular hemodynamics and their integration with mobility (gait, posture, fall risk) and cognition (working memory, executive function, global performance) across adulthood. She uses advanced wearable technologies to continuously measure cerebral blood flow, mobility, and working memory during real-world behaviours, enabling the study of how vascular and neural control systems adapt with aging, cognitive impairment, exercise training, and biological sex. A central focus of her program is female health, with particular attention to sex-specific trajectories of cerebrovascular aging and the ways in which arterial structure and function influence blood flow and ultimately cognition, gait, and balance.

Dr. Fitzgibbon-Collins’ lab is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and supportive research environment grounded in Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Decolonization, and Accessibility (EDIDA). We actively welcome trainees and collaborators from diverse backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences, and we recognize that excellence in research is strengthened by multiple perspectives. Our approach prioritizes mentorship, transparency, and respect, while actively working to reduce structural barriers to participation in research and training. We are committed to culturally responsive, community-engaged research practices, meaningful knowledge mobilization, and creating an environment where all members feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.