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Zahra Goodarzi

ResearcherMedicineUniversity of Calgary

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Zahra Goodarzi

Researcher

Medicine

Health Sciences

University of Calgary

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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Has led research grants, which requires an independent research appointment. Ask their department whether they supervise graduate students.
59 publications in the last five years, latest in 2026.
Senior (last) author on 26 recent papers, a sign of leading a research group.
Principal investigator on 6 research grants (6 CIHR), most recently in 2023.
Supervisor on 2 trainee awards (2 CIHR), most recently in 2025.

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Publications

154

Citations

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Grants

Publications by year

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Research

Older Adults Systematic Review Cognitive Impairment Agitation Dementia Emergency Medicine Depression Delirium

Latest papers

A systematic review and meta-analysis on physical activity for the treatment of anxiety in older adults
International Psychogeriatrics · 2026 · first author
Indigenization, Personalization, and Intersections: A Qualitative Study to Identify Essential Components for Developing an Indigenous-Centered Dementia Care Model in Alberta
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · 2026
Paramedic Perspectives on Managing Agitation in Older Adults: A Descriptive Mixed-Methods Cross-Sectional Survey in Alberta, Canada.
The Journal of emergency medicine · 2026 · senior author

All 84 publications

Latest funding

Deep Learning Tool for Opportunistic Fracture Risk Prediction using Radiotherapy Planning CTs
CIHR · 2026 · Co-investigator
$100,000
The Long River Phase One: The Arts as a Site of Anti-Ageism
SSHRC · 2026 · Co-investigator
$99,657
Understanding Restraint Use with Older Adults in the Emergency Department
CIHR · 2025 · Supervisor
$120,000

All 14 grants and awards

84 publications.

A systematic review and meta-analysis on physical activity for the treatment of anxiety in older adults

Goodarzi Z, Levy A, Whitmore C, Chan T, Mojgani J, Niculescu I, Suthakaran A, Flint A, Gough A, Grenier S

International Psychogeriatrics202612 citationsFirst author

DOI: 10.1016/j.inpsyc.2025.100044

Indigenization, Personalization, and Intersections: A Qualitative Study to Identify Essential Components for Developing an Indigenous-Centered Dementia Care Model in Alberta

Kuchinka J, Oster RT, Goodarzi Z, Marshall Z, Jackson L, Holroyd-Leduc J, Ewa V, Bearskin LB, Seitz D, Walker JD

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health2026

DOI: 10.3390/ijerph23070883

Paramedic Perspectives on Managing Agitation in Older Adults: A Descriptive Mixed-Methods Cross-Sectional Survey in Alberta, Canada.

Shah FI, Lee R, Reich K, Crowder K, VandenBerg S, Schonnop R, Ismail Z, Lang E, Holroyd-Leduc J, Lee JS, McGillivray M, McLane P, Silvius JL, Ewa V, Bakal J, Seitz DP, Watt JA, Hoben M, Blanchard IE, Goodarzi Z

The Journal of emergency medicine2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2026.04.022 PMID: 42235087

Mild behavioral impairment-apathy and Alzheimer's disease plasma phosphorylated tau biomarker levels.

Vellone D, Leon R, Goodarzi Z, Forkert ND, Smith EE, Ismail Z

Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD2026

DOI: 10.1177/13872877261470257 PMID: 42523146

Proceedings from the 17th Annual University of Calgary Leaders in Medicine Research Symposium.

Dagasso G, Khan S, Au E, Peringod G, Penney M, Svishchuk J, Goodarzi Z, Raj SR

Clinical and investigative medicine. Medecine clinique et experimentale2026

DOI: 10.3138/cim-49-2-lim PMID: 42446909

Ensuring Clinical Practice Guidelines Meet the Needs of the End-User: a Prioritization Survey for Guideline Topics for Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia.

Atchison K, Watt JA, Porter J, Seitz D, Kirkham J, Goodarzi Z

Canadian geriatrics journal : CGJ2026Senior author

DOI: 10.5770/cgj.29.914 PMID: 42211443

Management of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia: Nonpharmacologic and Pharmacologic Interventions.

Watt JA, Ismail Z, Lane N, Seitz D, Goodarzi Z

Annual review of clinical psychology2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1146/annurev-clinpsy-061724-085912 PMID: 41678258

Comparing Administrative Data and Resident Assessment Instrument Data for Mental Health Surveillance in Home Care and Long-Term Care Populations.

Marrie RA, Bolton JM, Chen X, Dvorani E, Ekuma O, Goodarzi Z, Gruneir A, Luo J, Herrmann N, Hoben M, Hogan DB, Iaboni A, Seitz D, Walld R, Wodchis WP, Maxwell CJ, EMHLTH‐CC Research Team

International journal of methods in psychiatric research2026

DOI: 10.1002/mpr.70105 PMID: 42669965

Mental illness among persons with and without dementia in continuing care: A multi-jurisdictional, repeated cross-sectional study.

Champigny J, Hogan DB, Marrie RA, Luo J, Chen X, Ekuma O, Walld R, Dvorani E, Bolton JM, Goodarzi Z, Li P, Seitz D, Gruneir A, Hoben M, Herrmann N, Mondor L, Maxwell CJ, EMHLTH-CC Research Team

Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD2026

DOI: 10.1177/13872877261476238 PMID: 42593346

Management of Agitation in Emergency Medical Services for Older Adults: A Qualitative Exploration.

Shah FI, Lew G, Lee R, Reich K, Crowder K, VandenBerg S, McGillivray M, Blanchard IE, Goodarzi Z

Academic emergency medicine : official journal of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1111/acem.70183 PMID: 41201290

Deep Learning Tool for Opportunistic Fracture Risk Prediction using Radiotherapy Planning CTs

Co-investigatorCIHR2026PJT PA: ICR - Lev. AI to trans. canc. rese. - AI to accel. Breast Can. Research

Principal investigators: Lee, Sangjune L

Keywords: Breast Cancer; Deep Learning; Opportunistic Evaluation; Osteoporotic Fracture; Survivorship

$100,000

The Long River Phase One: The Arts as a Site of Anti-Ageism

Co-investigatorSSHRC2026Insight Development Grants

Principal investigators: Eiserman, Jennifer

$99,657

Understanding Restraint Use with Older Adults in the Emergency Department

SupervisorCIHR2025DRA : Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Doctoral Program (CGRS D)

Principal investigators: Atchison, Kayla

Keywords: Aging; Agitation; Dementia; Emergency Department; Health Services Data; Interviews; Mixed Methods; Older Adults; Restraints

$120,000

Co-design of Indigenous dementia Resources in Canada and AustraLia (CIRCLE): Enhancing health communication for Indigenous peoples along the dementia journey

Co-investigatorCIHR2024Team Grant: CCNA Phase III: Internation. Australia-Canada Indigenous Health Res.

Principal investigators: Roach, Pamela Marie; Smith, Kate

Keywords: Assessment; Brain Health; Cognitive Health; Culturally Safe Care; Dementia; Diagnosis; Indigenous Health; International; Quality Of Life; Risk Reduction

$1,074,976

Restraining Restraint Use for Older Adults in Alberta Emergency Services

Nominated PICIHR2023PRIZE - Pro. Gr. - PA: Yves Joanette Award of Excellence in Research in Aging

Principal investigators: Goodarzi, Zahra S

Keywords: Agitation; Emergency Medicine; Older Adults

$50,000

LIFE (Lifestyle Interventions to Fend off dEmentia): A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Lifestyle Interventions to Prevent Dementia.

Nominated PICIHR2023Op. Gr.: BHCIA: Knowledge Synthesis and Mobilization Grants-Lifestyle Approaches

Principal investigators: Goodarzi, Zahra S; Holroyd-Leduc, Jayna M; Seitz, Dallas P; Watt, Jennifer A

Keywords: Cognitive Impairment; Dementia; Diet; Exercise; Lifestyle Interventions; Network Meta Analysis; Policy; Prevention; Risk Reduction; Systematic Review

Restraining Restraint Use for Older Adults in Alberta Emergency Services

Nominated PICIHR2023Project Grant

Principal investigators: Goodarzi, Zahra S; Bakal, Jeffrey A; Crowder, Kathryn; Hoben, Matthias; Watt, Jennifer A

Keywords: Agitation; Delirium; Dementia; Emergency Medical Services; Emergency Medicine; Geriatric Medicine; Older Adults

$539,325

Exploring the Relationship Between Perceptions of Aging and Health Outcomes Among Canadians

SupervisorCIHR2023Summer Program in Aging

Principal investigators: Vellone, Daniella A

Keywords: Ageism; Canadian Data; Diversity; Mediation Analysis; Mental And Physical Health Outcomes; Moderation Analysis; Perceptions Of Aging; Targeted Interventions

$1,000

InnoVatiOn for Indigenous-led dementia Care to Enhance Safety (VOICES)

Co-investigatorCIHR2022Project Grant

Principal investigators: Roach, Pamela Marie; Crowshoe, Lynden L; Walker, Jennifer

Keywords: Culturally Safe Care; Dementia Care; Health Equity; Indigenous Health; Indigenous Research Methods; Person-Centered Dementia Care; Qualitative Methods; Trauma-Informed Care

$627,300

Health Research Training to Address Vascular Contributions to Cognitive Decline: the Vascular Training (VAST) Platform

Co-investigatorCIHR2021Tr. Grant: Health Research Training Platform - Vascular Cognitive Impairment

Principal investigators: Smith, Eric E; Badhwar, Amanpreet; Mazerolle, Erin L; Stefanovic, Bojana

Keywords: Vascular Cognitive Impairment

$2,380,292

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Zahra Goodarzi

Research

Latest papers

Latest funding

A systematic review and meta-analysis on physical activity for the treatment of anxiety in older adults

Indigenization, Personalization, and Intersections: A Qualitative Study to Identify Essential Components for Developing an Indigenous-Centered Dementia Care Model in Alberta

Paramedic Perspectives on Managing Agitation in Older Adults: A Descriptive Mixed-Methods Cross-Sectional Survey in Alberta, Canada.

Mild behavioral impairment-apathy and Alzheimer's disease plasma phosphorylated tau biomarker levels.

Proceedings from the 17th Annual University of Calgary Leaders in Medicine Research Symposium.

Ensuring Clinical Practice Guidelines Meet the Needs of the End-User: a Prioritization Survey for Guideline Topics for Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia.

Management of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia: Nonpharmacologic and Pharmacologic Interventions.

Comparing Administrative Data and Resident Assessment Instrument Data for Mental Health Surveillance in Home Care and Long-Term Care Populations.

Mental illness among persons with and without dementia in continuing care: A multi-jurisdictional, repeated cross-sectional study.

Management of Agitation in Emergency Medical Services for Older Adults: A Qualitative Exploration.

The Long River Phase One: The Arts as a Site of Anti-Ageism

Frequent collaborators

Zahinoor Ismail

Jayna Holroyd-Leduc

Jayna Holroyd-Leduc

Matthias Hoben

Dallas Seitz

Julia Kirkham

Jennifer Watt

Tamara Pringsheim

Matthias Hoben

Andrea Iaboni

Davide Martino

Eddy Lang

Nathan Herrmann

Andrea Gruneir

Dallas Seitz

Saleema Allana

Andrea Ubell

Kristin Reynolds

Kathryn Crowder

Nathalie Jette

Aaron Jones

Sarah Neil-Sztramko

Areti-Angeliki Veroniki

Ron Beleno

Kaitlyn Tate

Holly Symonds-Brown

Sanjeev Kumar

James Silvius

Jennifer Knopp-Sihota

Michael Van Ameringen

Whitney Berta

Kimberlyn McGrail

Andrea Gruneir

Andreas Laupacis

Zahra Goodarzi

Aynharan Sinnarajah

Aaron Jones

Zack Marshall

Raphael Schneider

Daniel Beriault