To perform interdisciplinary research, publishing, and training that aims to optimize brain health and impact public policy in order to protect and improve the health and well-being of individuals.
for dementia and vascular cognitive impairment, such as stroke and hypertension.
in brain health, including stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, and vascular cognitive impairment.
in brain health by mentoring junior faculty and trainees to become future leaders in cognitive health services research.
for people with dementia and other cognitive disabilities and their loved ones.
The BP COG study is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) / National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)-funded R01 study that aims to determine the effect of high blood pressure over the life course on the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia in Blacks, Hispanics, and Whites, and to estimate the potential impact of optimal high blood pressure treatment intensity to reduce racial/ethnic disparities in cognitive impairment and dementia.
