Dr. Samantha Biglieri is an Assistant Professor at TMU SURP and the Director of the Health, Access + Planning @haplabtmu. Dr. Biglieri's SRC contributions and cutting-edge research in the area of "Aging and the Experience of People Living with Dementia in North American Communities" are internationally recognized. Moreover, Professor Biglieri's works, which focus on the intersection of research and practice have been highlighted in professional circles. As an emerging scholar, she has published prolifically, secured several large research grants, and demonstrated major academic leadership through the publication of a recent book titled “Aging People, Aging Places.”