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Dr. Kathryn Gwizdala, Ph.D.

Program/Project Management | Health and Life Sciences Expert

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Research Expertise

Neuroimaging
Neurodegenerative Diseases
Special Populations
Exercise Interventions
Neuropsych
Executive Function

About

As a dedicated professional, with a Ph.D. in Kinesiology (concentration in cognitive and motor neuroscience), 9 years of clinical research, and 4 years of experience in clinical trials, I will bring a wealth of expertise to your team. I am adept at navigating the clinical research process, from study design to regulatory compliance, setup to close out. My organizational skills, attention to detail, adaptability, excellent verbal and written communication, and teamwork ensure seamless project management. I flourish in a fast-paced, changing environment as a resourceful and responsible leader and team member. Moreover, strong project management skills allow me to handle multiple tasks efficiently, even under tight deadlines. My ability to dissect complex clinical data and translate it into clear, concise language for varying levels of personnel and clients is a hallmark of my work. Furthermore, my organizational finesse allows me to manage competing priorities effectively with excellent budget management. I have navigated the intricacies of ICH-GCP and the regulatory landscapes of the US, and the EU and successfully obtained an IND submission approval with the FDA. I thrive in collaborative environments, seamlessly coordinating and communicating with cross-functional teams and internal and external stakeholders nationally and internationally. My agile approach, positive attitude, meeting timelines, and ability to work independently equip me to contribute to the success of our team.

Publications

A primer on investigating the after effects of acute bouts of physical activity on cognition

Psychology of Sport and Exercise / Jan 01, 2019

Pontifex, M. B., McGowan, A. L., Chandler, M. C., Gwizdala, K. L., Parks, A. C., Fenn, K., & Kamijo, K. (2019). A primer on investigating the after effects of acute bouts of physical activity on cognition. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 40, 1–22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2018.08.015

Variability of ICA decomposition may impact EEG signals when used to remove eyeblink artifacts

Psychophysiology / Dec 27, 2016

Pontifex, M. B., Gwizdala, K. L., Parks, A. C., Billinger, M., & Brunner, C. (2016). Variability of ICA decomposition may impact EEG signals when used to remove eyeblink artifacts. Psychophysiology, 54(3), 386–398. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/psyp.12804

The Association between Physical Activity During the Day and Long-Term Memory Stability

Scientific Reports / Dec 02, 2016

Pontifex, M. B., Gwizdala, K. L., Parks, A. C., Pfeiffer, K. A., & Fenn, K. M. (2016). The Association between Physical Activity During the Day and Long-Term Memory Stability. Scientific Reports, 6(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/srep38148

Cerebral blood flow is not modulated following acute aerobic exercise in preadolescent children

International Journal of Psychophysiology / Dec 01, 2018

Pontifex, M. B., Gwizdala, K. L., Weng, T. B., Zhu, D. C., & Voss, M. W. (2018). Cerebral blood flow is not modulated following acute aerobic exercise in preadolescent children. International Journal of Psychophysiology, 134, 44–51. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpsycho.2018.10.007

Early Movement Matters: Interplay of Physical Activity and Motor Skill Development in Infants With Down Syndrome

Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly / Apr 01, 2020

Hauck, J. L., Felzer-Kim, I. T., & Gwizdala, K. L. (2020). Early Movement Matters: Interplay of Physical Activity and Motor Skill Development in Infants With Down Syndrome. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 37(2), 160–176. https://doi.org/10.1123/apaq.2019-0012

Placebo controlled phase II clinical trial: Safety and efficacy of combining intranasal insulin & acute exercise

Metabolic Brain Disease / Apr 15, 2021

Gwizdala, K. L., Ferguson, D. P., Kovan, J., Novak, V., & Pontifex, M. B. (2021). Placebo controlled phase II clinical trial: Safety and efficacy of combining intranasal insulin & acute exercise. Metabolic Brain Disease, 36(6), 1289–1303. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11011-021-00727-2

Exercise Effects on Cognition in Older African Americans: A Pilot Randomized Trial

Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience / Jul 22, 2022

Gwizdala, K. L., Brouillete, R., Beyl, R., Johnson, W., Hebert, C., Carter, L., Harris, M., Newton, R. L., & Carmichael, O. T. (2022). Exercise Effects on Cognition in Older African Americans: A Pilot Randomized Trial. Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, 14. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnagi.2022.921978

Brain effective connectivity and functional connectivity as markers of lifespan vascular exposures in middle-aged adults: The Bogalusa Heart Study

Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience / Mar 14, 2023

Chuang, K.-C., Ramakrishnapillai, S., Madden, K., St Amant, J., McKlveen, K., Gwizdala, K., Dhullipudi, R., Bazzano, L., & Carmichael, O. (2023). Brain effective connectivity and functional connectivity as markers of lifespan vascular exposures in middle-aged adults: The Bogalusa Heart Study. Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, 15. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnagi.2023.1110434

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Research Participation Among Older African Americans

Alzheimer Disease & Associated Disorders / Jun 08, 2022

Gwizdala, K. L., Pugh, E. A., Carter, L., Carmichael, O. T., & Newton, R. L. (2022). Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Research Participation Among Older African Americans. Alzheimer Disease & Associated Disorders, 36(4), 350–353. https://doi.org/10.1097/wad.0000000000000512

Brain Insulin Signaling is Associated with Late-Life Cognitive Decline

Aging and disease / Jan 01, 2023

Tong, H., Capuano, A. W., Carmichael, O. T., Gwizdala, K. L., Bennett, D. A., Ahima, R. S., Arnold, S. E., & Arvanitakis, Z. (2023). Brain Insulin Signaling is Associated with Late-Life Cognitive Decline. Aging and Disease, 0. https://doi.org/10.14336/ad.2023.1117

Race and sex differences in the association between lifespan glycemic status and midlife cognitive function: the Bogalusa heart study

Frontiers in Public Health / Nov 15, 2023

Gwizdala, K. L., Bazzano, L. A., Newton, R. L., & Carmichael, O. T. (2023). Race and sex differences in the association between lifespan glycemic status and midlife cognitive function: the Bogalusa heart study. Frontiers in Public Health, 11. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1200415

Education

Michigan State University

Doctor of Philosophy, Kinesiology / December, 2019

East Lansing, Michigan, United States of America

Michigan State University

Bachelors of Science, Neuroscience / August, 2015

East Lansing, Michigan, United States of America

Experience

Pennington Biomedical Research Center

Postdoctoral Researcher / January, 2020 — February, 2022

The PBRC is a world-renowned leader at the forefront of medical discoveries related to obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and dementia.

Michigan State University

Graduate Research Assistant / August, 2015 — December, 2019

The HBCL drives and advances interdisciplinary research aimed at understanding the highly complex relationship of health-related behaviors (e.g., exercise) and their influences on cognitive functioning.

Bold Insight

Consultant - UX Researcher / February, 2022 — January, 2024

Bold Insight is a full-service user experience and human factors research agency specializing in large-scale and global research spanning the entire product development lifecycle.

Links & Social Media

LinkedIn Profile

Physical Activity and Ethnic Minority Health Laboratory

Health Behaviors and Cognition Lab (HBCL)

ORCID
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