Dr. Nárlon C. Boa Sorte Silva

Assistant Professor

Department of Health, Kinesiology, and Applied Physiology

Concordia University

The Silva Lab is led by Dr. Nárlon C. Boa Sorte Silva, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health, Kinesiology, and Applied Physiology at Concordia University. Dr. Silva completed postdoctoral training at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health at the University of British Columbia, and earned his PhD in Kinesiology from Western University, where he conducted research at the Centre for Studies in Family Medicine. Originally from Brazil, he received his BSc in Physical Education from Nove de Julho University in São Paulo. Dr. Silva's work is driven by a strong interest in brain health research, as well as a commitment to teaching, student mentorship, and community engagement through public outreach and volunteer activities such as talks, webinars, and workshops. Outside of academia, he enjoys spending time with his family and dogs, cooking Brazilian food, reading, and running.