Overview
I am a bilingual (Spanish/English) gerontologist focused on the epidemiology of aging. I serve as the Associate Core Lead for the Outreach Recruitment and Engagement Core of the Duke-UNC Alzheimer's Disease Research Center. My work with the ADRC centers in building trust with the community and reaching historically marginalized populations. My research focuses on environmental factors that may influence cognitive function, Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Research topics of interest include: the exposome, environmental exposures such as pesticides and other chemicals, social determinants of health, traumatic brain injuries, metabolic biomarkers, resilience, and cognitive training.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Assistant Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
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2021 - Present
Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Behavioral Medicine & Neurosciences,
Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Senior Fellow of the Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development
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2019 - Present
Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development,
Institutes and Centers
Education, Training & Certifications
University of South Florida ·
2015
Ph.D.
University of South Florida ·
2010
M.S.P.H.