Gayuni Krishnasamy

Gayuni is an undergraduate student completing her final year in the Honours Specialization in Health Sciences at Western University. With a keen interest in child and adolescent development, she is dedicated to exploring the complex interplay of physiological, mental, and emotional growth. Through her research and experience working with children in various settings, Gayuni has gained a profound understanding of the role physical activity plays within biological systems. She is highly motivated to investigate how exercise can enhance mental health, foster resilience during developmental years, and improve overall quality of life. Gayuni aims to assist the Child Health and Physical Activity Lab by contributing to projects that strategically integrate physical activity into adolescents' daily routines. She seeks to develop a deeper understanding of developmental concepts related to perceptual processing, executive functioning, cognitive development, and neural maturation to enhance these initiatives further. By doing so, she hopes to foster a healthier, happier, and more inclusive lifestyle for all adolescents. In her spare time, Gayuni enjoys cooking, playing volleyball, and spending time with her friends.