Employee Contacts:
Below is a list of the primary individuals involved in the FITKIDS research project.
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Charles H. Hillman, Ph.D. |
| Dr. Hillman is the principle investigator and his primary research emphasis is to better understand factors that relate to increased cognitive health and effective functioning of individuals. | |
| E-mail: chhillma@illinois.edu |
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Toni M. Burkhalter, M.S. |
| Toni Burkhalter is the FITKIDS research coordinator. Toni has both teaching and research experience that focuses on the effects of nutrition and exercise on the body. | |
E-mail: burkhalt@illinois.edu |
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Darla Castelli, Ph.D. |
| Dr. Castelli's primary interests are in youth physical activity and learning. Her work examines the effects of physical activity and fitness on motor competence and cognitive performance. | |
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Alayna Hirsch |
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Jennifer Hirsch |






