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Kirsten M Klein
In Class of 2022

Joshua L. Keller, PhD

Joshua L. Keller, PhD

Class of 2022
Fellowship Track

Personal Statement

Dr. Joshua Keller is currently applying his previous experiences and training of measuring vascular function and developing experiments focused on resistance training outcome variables to the application of discovering efficacious interventions capable of delaying, or perhaps even preventing, the onset of neurogenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's Disease, especially in midlife, minority populations. He is addressing this ambitious aim with a high-impact, multidisciplinary team of experts across his university system, which is located in the Gulf Coast Region and is composed of richly diverse community members who are in dire need of interventions related to preventing ADRD through improvement of various health disparities such as vascular function.

Current Role

Assistant Professor of Exercise Science

Education

University of Cincinnati, BS

University of Dayton, MS

University of Nebraska-Lincoln, PhD

Research Areas of Interest

Vascular Function; Exercise; Resistance Training; Heath Disparities; Alzheimer's Disease; Cognition; Skeletal Muscle Function

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Kirsten M Klein
In Class of 2022

Peter Kang, MD, MSCI

Peter Kang, MD, MSCI

Class of 2022
Professionals Track

Current Role

Assistant Professor of Neurology, Neurointensivist, Clinical and Translational Scientist

Education

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (MD)

Washington University School of Medicine (Internal Medicine Internship, Neurology Residency, Neurocritical Care Fellowship, MS in Clinical and Translational Research)

Research Areas of Interest

Cerebral small vessel disease, VCID, Neuroimaging, Cerebral blood flow and metabolism, Neuroinflammation

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ICU Twitter

Neurology Twitter

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Kirsten M Klein
In Class of 2022

Oshadi Jayakody, PhD

Oshadi Jayakody, PhD

Class of 2022
Fellowship Track

Personal Statement

My research interests are primarily within two aims: early identification of older adults at increased risk of developing dementia and initiating timely preventive interventions. I examine the role of gait as an early predictor for dementia to be used in primary care at low cost. I am also keen in expanding my research into dementia prevention paying particular attention to behavioral modifications and cognitive stimulation.

Current Role

Post-doctoral Research Fellow, Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Education

Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, Postdoctoral Fellow

University of Tasmania,Tasmania, Australia, Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Science)

University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Bachelors of Science (Physiotherapy)

Research Areas of Interest

Early interventions in dementia prevention, Gait as a marker for cognitive decline and dementia, Longitudinal changes in brain structure, cognitive functions and gait, Understanding risk factors for the Motoric Cognitive Risk (MCR) syndrome

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Lab Twitter

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Kirsten M Klein
In Class of 2022

Sarah Horn, MD

Sarah Horn, MD

Class of 2022
Fellowship Track

Current Role

Assistant Professor of Neurology; Program director, movement disorders fellowship; Holder of the Maj. Gen. (USA Ret.) Joe & Patty Robles Professorship in Parkinson’s Disease Research

Education

BS, Trinity University

MD, McGovern Medical School at UT Health

Internal Medicine Internship, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School

Neurology Residency, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School

Clinical Research Certificate, Perelman School of Med Univ of Pennsylvania Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Movement Disorders Fellowship, Pennsylvania Hospital, Perelman School of Medicine Univ. of Pennsylvania

Research Areas of Interest

Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders, comparative effectiveness studies, pragmatic clinical trials

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Kirsten M Klein
In Class of 2022

Brian Hitt, MD, PhD

Brian Hitt, MD, PhD

Class of 2022
Professionals Track

Personal Statement

I am a physician scientist caring for patients with memory disorders. I have conducted laboratory-based investigation of the molecular events involved in A-beta production and tau seeding. My current research interests include biomarkers of neurodegenerative disease and clinical trials.

Current Role

Assistant Clinical Professor - Neurology

Education

University of California Irvine - BS

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - MD and PhD

UT Southwestern Medical Center - Neurology residency and Behavioral Neurology fellowship

Research Areas of Interest

fluid biomarkers, tau, anti-tau antibodies

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Kirsten M Klein
In Class of 2022

Adolfo M. Henriquez, MEd

Adolfo M. Henriquez, MEd

Class of 2022
Professionals Track

Personal Statement

A strong academic researcher and scientific author in pursuit of knowledge in the field of dementia prevention. I am also a creative artist with a passion for cubism and competed in art expositions at a young age.

Current Role

Clinical Research Coordinator and Neurodegenerative Researcher at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine

Education

University of Miami, Predoctoral in Neurofeedback

Arizona State University, Masters in Applied Behavior Analysis

Research Areas of Interest

My research area of interests looks at key biomarkers and co-morbidity traits in early detection of dementia and related disorders.

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Institutional Website

Research Gate

LinkedIn

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Kirsten M Klein
In Class of 2022

Dustin B. Hammers, PhD, ABPP-CN

Dustin B. Hammers, PhD, ABPP-CN

Class of 2022
Fellowship Track

Personal Statement

My vision is for a career in patient-oriented translational research related to the use of lifestyle interventions in Alzheimer's disease (AD), as evidenced by consistent extramural research funding, a strong publication record, and a world where there are disease modifying treatments for neurodegenerative disease.

Current Role

Associate Professor, Department of Neurology, Indiana University; Clinical Neuropsychologist;
Associate Editor, Developmental Neuropsychology; Grand Rounds Editor, The Clinical Neuropsychologist

Education

Ohio University - PhD (2004-2009)

VA Ann Arbor - Internship (2008-2009)

Univ. of Michigan - Postdoctoral Fellowship (2009-2011)

Research Areas of Interest

neuropsychological assessment, lifestyle interventions, learning slopes and memory, practice effects, longitudinal assessment of change over time, Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease

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Kirsten M Klein
In Class of 2022

Karen Gagnon, MA, CCRP

Karen Gagnon, MA, CCRP

Class of 2022
Professionals Track

Personal Statement

During grad school I did research on caregivers of people with dementia and after graduation I worked for 15 years as a Social Worker with caregivers. I've been with the Wake Forest University Alzheimer's Disease Research Center for 5 years and coordinate multiple pharma and investigator-initiated research studies.

Current Role

Clinical Studies Coordinator at the Wake Forest University Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center

Education

Master’s Degree in Clinical Neuropsychology from the University of Northern Colorado

Research Areas of Interest

Study start-up, pharma studies, recruitment, supporting caregivers

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