Joined the Institute: 2009
Education and training: PhD, clinical psychology, Michigan State University; residency in geropsychology, West Los Angeles VA Medical Center; fellowship in neuropsychology, David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles
Overview/research interests: Neuropsychology of normal aging, early detection of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and geriatric psychology.
Current research activities and funding:
- Effects of physical activity, nutrition, and lifestyle factors on memory and other cognitive functions in community-dwelling older adults
- The relationship between mental stimulation and brain health in aging populations
- Novel treatments for cognitive impairment in Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias
Publications in the past 10 years based solely on publications while at HealthPartners. Publications in prior years appear in grey.