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Developing an NIH Data Management and Sharing Plan for Behavioral and Social Research
On June 15, Rebecca Krupenevich, PhD and James McNally, PhD presented a discussion on the new NIH Data Management Sharing (DMS) Policy. In this presentation, attendees learned more about how to comply with the policy, how to handle qualitative data and how to address concerns from researchers involved with community-based/participatory research. This webinar was focused…
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Scientist Highlight: Ángela Gutiérrez, PhD, MPH (San Diego AD-RCMAR Scientist)
In this week’s Scientist Highlights, we feature Ángela Gutiérrez, PhD, MPH, who became a San Diego AD-RCMAR Scientist in 2021. Dr. Gutiérrez’s RCMAR pilot project is “Stress Exposure and Cognition among Older Latino Adults: The Mediating and Moderating Role of Psychosocial Resources”. Her three interdisciplinary lines of research focus on: (1) risk, resilience, and coping among…
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Scientist Highlight: Justina Avila-Rieger, PhD (CIRAD Scientist)
In this week’s Scientist Highlights, we feature Justina Avila-Rieger, PhD, who became a CIRAD Scientist in 2021. Dr. Avila-Reiger’s RCMAR pilot project is “Estrogen, Lifecourse Social Factors, and Cognitive Aging across Race/Ethnicity”. Dr. Avila-Rieger’s research focuses on identifying and understanding macro-social determinants of sex/gender and racial/ethnic disparities in Alzheimer’s disease. She is passionate about amplifying the…
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Special Issue: Aging, Health, and Health Equity for Older Adults of Color: A Tribute to Dr. Steven P. Wallace
The articles published in this special issue of the Journal of Aging and Health are written by students, mentees, colleagues, and friends of Steven P. Wallace, PhD. They exemplify the broad and wide reach he had in the aging field, and his deep interest in the economic, health, and overall well-being of diverse older adults.…
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Scientist Highlight: Candace A. Robledo, PhD, MPH (UTRGV-AD RCMAR Scientist)
In this week’s Scientist Highlights, we feature Candace A. Robledo, PhD, MPH, who became a UTRGV AD-RCMAR Scientist in 2021. Dr. Robledo’s RCMAR pilot project is “Examining the contribution of persistent organic pollutant exposures on mild cognitive impairment in Mexican Americans”. Dr. Robledo’s primary research interests have focused on assessing the impact that environmental chemicals (i.e.…
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AGING RESEARCH: OPPORTUNITIES IN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
On December 9, Helen Lamont and Amanda cash presented a discussion on the need for gerontologists in federal government positions. In this presentation attendees learned more about how to apply research skills to policy positions, and heard about career opportunities outside of academia. Speakers: Helen Lamont, Ph.D. Director, Division of Disability & Aging Policy Office…
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Scientist Highlight: Chao Cai, PhD (CCADMR Scientist)
In this week’s Scientist Highlights, we feature Chao Cai, PhD, who became a CCADMR Scientist in 2021. Dr. Cai’s RCMAR pilot project is “Evaluate Effects of Determinants on Diagnosis of ADRD Using Novel Statistical Cure Model”. Dr. Cai’s areas of expertise include applying advanced statistical methods in outcomes sciences and providing statistical consulting in collaborative research.…
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Scientist Highlight: Helen C.S. Meier, PhD, MPH (MCCFAD Scientist)
In this week’s Scientist Highlights, we feature Helen C.S. Meier, PhD, MPH, who became a MCCFAD Scientist in 2021. Dr. Meier’s RCMAR pilot project is “Metals exposure and risk of cognitive decline and ADRD in the Sacramento Area Latino Study on Aging”. Dr. Meier’s research focuses on biosocial approaches to health inequalities and aging. She is…
