Profiles in "Aging" Expertise Area

  • 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.
  • 4th year Neuroscience PhD Candidate studying the effects of a novel Dyrk1a inhibitor, DYR533, on microglia and neuroinflammation using both in vivo and in vitro techniques.
  • Yingying Chen, DNP, RN, AHN-BC, CNE, is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Arizona State University Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation.
  • 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.
  • Samantha's current research involves genetics and neuroimaging in older adults with autism. She is investigating how Alzheimer's risk genes may affect individuals with autism differently than the neurotypical population.
  • Giasson's research considers the complex interplay between views of aging and individuals’ health and well-being as they grow older.
  • Koffer uses innovative methodologies to link stress (e.g., everyday hassles, major life events) to health and well-being across adulthood and aging.
  • Dr. Parsons is the Grace Center Professor of Innovation in Clinical Education, Simulation Science, & Immersive Technology (tenured) and Director of the Computational Neuropsychology & Simulation (CNS) Lab at ASU.