The Absolute and Relative Concentration-response Patterns of Exposure to Ambient Air Pollutants and the risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
Meishuo Ouyang (Duke University School of Medicine)
Meishuo Ouyang is a postdoctoral associate in the Department of Surgery at Duke University School of Medicine. Her research interests include geographic disparities in the United States and their impact on disease, socioeconomic status, health behaviours, and potential opportunities for improvement. Her current research is focused on analyzing morbidity, multimorbidity, and mortality patterns in the leading (with the highest life expectancy) and lagging (with the lowest life expectancy) U.S. states using 5%-Medicare data; identify the differences between the leading and lagging states in individual-level clinic-related characteristics.
Correlates of Subjective Cognitive Decline Syndromes
Moyosoreoluwa Jacobs (Wayne State University)
Moyosoreoluwa Jacobs is a doctoral student in Clinical Psychology at Wayne State University, specializing in clinical neuropsychology, Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, frontoexecutive dysfunction, cognitive aging, and subjective cognitive decline. She earned both her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Master of Arts in Counseling from West Virginia University. During her time there, she served as a research assistant at the Neuropsychology Clinic, investigating the biological, social, and psychological factors underlying mild cognitive impairment and other neurodegenerative disorders. At Wayne State, Moyosoreoluwa has taught courses such as Introductory Psychology Laboratory and Cognitive Psychology: Fundamental Processes.
Impact of Exposures to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in NC and the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
Madan Maharjan (University of North Carolina Pembroke)
Dr. Madan Maharjan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geology and Geography at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, a position he has held since 2019. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Geology from Tribhuvan University in Kathmandu, Nepal, followed by a master’s degree in Hydrogeology from Kent State University, and a Ph.D. in Hydrogeology from West Virginia University. Dr. Maharjan’s research focuses on hydrogeology and hydrology, particularly the impacts of human activities and climate change on surface water and groundwater interactions, as well as solute and heat transport in aquifers. He actively engages in teaching both undergraduate and graduate natural science courses, fostering student research through specialized courses and independent studies. Dr. Maharjan also serves as a committee member for the Science Fair Region IV, demonstrating his dedication to broadening participation in STEM fields.
Racial Disparities in Detection Bias for EHR-based Research on Clinical Predictors of Dementia
Jingxuan Wang (University of California, San Francisco)
Jingxuan Wang is a PhD student in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the University of California, San Francisco. He holds both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Philosophy in Statistics from the University of Hong Kong. His research focuses on applying causal inference methods to understand risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) and cognitive aging, utilizing observational health databases. He is also interested in preclinical biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease and statistical methods for analyzing electronic health records. His ultimate goal is to identify modifiable targets for the prevention of ADRD.
