Dr. Alexandra Kindrat

Dr. Alexandra Kindrat is the Program Manager of the Brain Repair and Integrative Neuroscience (BRaIN) Program at the McGill University Health Centre Research Institute and supports strategic initiatives for the Centre for Digital Brain Therapies. A licensed pilot, her interdisciplinary career spans neuroscience, education, aerospace research, public engagement, and research administration. Her experience includes conducting astronaut health and vision research at NASA's Johnson Space Center and on the International Space Station, and collaborating directly with astronauts on research examining human health and performance in space. Dr. Kindrat holds a Doctorate in Education from Concordia University, a Master of Science in Neurology and Neurosurgery from McGill University, and a Master of Science in Human Space Flight from the International Space University. She is certified in Management and Leadership through Harvard Business School. She is the recipient of the 2026 Concordia Univers