UCLA Geriatrics and Gerontology Research
Cognitive function
Researcher Profiles
Arun Karlamangla, PhD, MD
Other Research Interests: Allostatic Load/Biological Aging, Cardiac Risk Factors, Chronic conditions/morbidity, Osteoporosis, Physical functioning, Sarcopenia, Socioeconomic Status and Health, Successful aging, Bone health, Fractures, Cardiovascular disease
Debra Saliba, MD, MPH
Other Research Interests: Chronic conditions/morbidity, Community-based participatory research, Functional status, Long-term care, Quality of care in nursing homes, Quality of life
Elizabeth Crabb Breen, PhD
Other Research Interests: Allostatic Load/Biological Aging, Inflammation, Sleep, Social Support/Social Integration, Successful aging, Breast cancer, HIV
Gail A. Greendale, MD
Other Research Interests: Allostatic Load/Biological Aging, Dementia/memory impairment, Kyphosis, Menopause, Nutrition, Osteoporosis, Physical activity, Physical functioning, Phytoestrogens, Quality of life, Yoga
Gary W. Small, MD
Janet Mentes, PhD, APRN, BC
Other Research Interests: Long-term care, Nutrition
John M. Ringman, MD, MS
Other Research Interests: Dementia/memory impairment, Inflammation, Alzheimer's Disease, Genetics, Neuroimaging
Joshua Chodosh, MD, MSHS
Other Research Interests: Chronic conditions/morbidity, Community-based participatory research, Dementia/memory impairment, Frailty, Functional status, Palliative care, Reorganizing health care delivery, Practice redesign, Quality Improvement, Alzheimer's Disease, Implementation research
Rebecca Melrose, PhD
Other Research Interests: Dementia/memory impairment, Alzheimer's Disease, Psychological functioning
Sharon Stein Merkin, PhD, MHS
Other Research Interests: Allostatic Load/Biological Aging, Cardiac Risk Factors, Chronic conditions/morbidity, Diabetes, Inflammation, Social Engagement, Social Support/Social Integration, Socioeconomic Status and Health, Cardiovascular disease, Insulin resistance
Susan Y. Bookheimer, PhD
Other Research Interests: Dementia/memory impairment, Alzheimer's Disease, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Epilepsy
Active Research Projects
Neuroimaging of Cognitive Deficits in Mild Cognitive Impairment
Related Projects: Dementia/memory impairment, Alzheimer's Disease