Effects of Exercise on Markers of Brain Health
The 2026 Jean & Bill Booziotis Distinguished Lecture
Communities Foundation of Texas
5500 Caruth Haven Ln, Dallas, TX 75225
Dr. Erickson will share the latest research on how physical activity may influence brain health and cognitive aging.
Welcome Reception: 6:30 – 7:00 pm (Lobby)
Lecture: 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Meet Dr. Kirk Erickson
The Center for Vital Longevity at UT Dallas is pleased to welcome Kirk Erickson, PhD, as the featured speaker for the 2026 Jean & Bill Booziotis Distinguished Lecture.
Dr. Erickson is Director of Translational Neuroscience and the Mardian J. Blair Endowed Chair of Neuroscience at the AdventHealth Research Institute. His research focuses on how physical activity influences brain health, cognitive function, and aging.
With more than 380 peer-reviewed publications and over $55 million in competitive research funding, Dr. Erickson is a leading researcher in the field of exercise and brain health. His work has been featured in The New York Times, CNN, BBC News, NPR, and other major media outlets.
FREE and open to the public.