Profiles in "Aging" Expertise Area

  • Sheehan is pioneering the intersection of sociology and sleep, employing quantitative methods to unravel the intricate interplay between social determinants and lifelong sleep patterns as well as other health outcomes.
  • Dr. Guest is interested in the predominant social and environmental domains older adults live in and how this knowledge can lead to increased understanding of and improvements in health.
  • Dr. Peckham uses critical institutional theories to lead actionable research. She applies co-design approaches to promote effective health system (re)design efforts.
  • Dr. Pohl is a Nurse Scientist investigating the health implications of social connectedness across multiple caregiver generations and various aspects of isolation.
  • Molly Maxfield is a clinical psychologist with research interests in psychology and aging. Ongoing projects focus on dementia-related anxiety and supporting behavioral change to reduce dementia risk.
  • Yu completed MSN/PhD at Penn and postdoc at Penn State and is a Fellow of Gerontological Society of the America and American Academy of Nursing. Her research focus on interventions to prevent and treat Alzheimer's disease.
  • Yingying Chen, DNP, RN is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University.
  • Tang directs Health Neuroscience Collaboratory and focuses on neuroscience of cognitive, physical & mental health and behavior change across lifespan using neuroimaging, physiological, psychosocial, genetic methods.