Responsibilities/Expectations
Research
- Lead and conduct impactful community engaged research on health disparities in neurodegenerative diseases, with a focus on understanding the underlying causes and mechanisms contributing to differential disease incidence, progression, and outcomes among diverse demographic and socioeconomic groups.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and implement studies that explore the complex interplay between genetic, environmental, and social determinants of cognitive decline and neurological function.
- Utilize advanced research methods, such as neuropsychological assessment techniques, biomarker assessments, epidemiological, genetic, and/or neuroimaging techniques, to unravel the complex interplay between genetics, environmental factors, and social determinants of health on cognitive functioning and brain changes within diverse populations.
- Analyze and interpret research data, and disseminate findings through peer-reviewed publications, presentations at national and international conferences, and community outreach.
- Collaborate with community stakeholders to gather insights and co-create research strategies.
- Understand the importance of community engaged research, ethical considerations, and the potential benefits and challenges.
Grant Acquisition
- Develop and submit competitive grant proposals to secure external funding from federal agencies, foundations, and other sources to support research initiatives focused on health disparities in neurodegenerative diseases.
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary grant applications that address multifaceted aspects of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias disparities.
Teaching and Mentorship
- Contribute to the education and training of graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and junior faculty members through mentorship, supervision, and participation in academic programs.
- Contribute to courses at the graduate and medical school levels that cover topics related to neurodegenerative diseases, health disparities, and related areas.
- Provide guidance and support to students and trainees interested in pursuing research in the field of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias disparities.
Service
- Actively engage in departmental and institutional committees, contributing to the academic and research community's growth and development.
- Collaborate with community organizations, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders to raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease and related dementias disparities and potential strategies for addressing them.