Stacey Gorniak

Director, RCMI Investigator Development Core

Department of Health and Human Performance

sgorniak@uh.edu

713-743-4802

3875 Holman St. Susanna Garrison Hall RM 104

Dr. Stacey L. Gorniak research interests are directed towards understanding healthy and pathological neuromuscular control, specifically in sensorimotor function and how neurological and muscular pathology changes how we interact with our environment. Gorniak investigates how neural changes due to aging, chronic health conditions, and movement disorders affect functional actions, including cognition and actions of daily living.

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Mentorship is the Invaluable Key for HEALTH-RCMI's new Investigator Development Core Director, Dr. Stacey Gorniak

Leading by example is something that comes naturally for HEALTH-RCMI's new Investigator Development Core Director, Dr. Stacey Gorniak. A researcher who’s passionate about neuroscience and improving health outcomes, Gorniak embraces her new role with a dedication to mentorship through HEALTH-RCMI [PI: Dr. Ezemenari Obasi].

January 19, 2024

Older ladies with Type 2 diabetes have completely different patterns of blood use of their brains

HRI affiliate, Dr. Stacey Gorniak found that brains of older ladies with Type 2 diabetes don’t use as much oxygenated blood. This furthers the understanding of sensory and motor signs as a precursor to dementia and Alzheimer’s illnesses, which are both linked to diabetes.

September 9, 2020

Pilot Grant Awardees

With the support of the Division of Research, the HEALTH Research Institute (HRI) awarded 2 pilot project grants this fall to expand the HRI’s membership and work in the area of basic biomedical science.

December 2, 2019

New HRI Affiliates

Read about our new affiliates and their innovative research.

August 5, 2018