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Congratulations to our 2024-2025 Healthy Aging Scholars!

We’re thrilled to welcome a new cohort of healthy aging scholars. Explore scholar spotlight interviews with members of the cohort.

DNP research scholarships

Sera Madsen

Germaine Krysan Doctoral Scholar
Topic: Expanding Dementia Awareness through Faith-Based Organizations in Rural or Underserved Washington Communities
Faculty mentor: Kori Dewing

Lydia Chen

Healthy Aging Doctoral Research Scholar
Topic: Using Artificial Intelligence in Improving Nursing Documentation in Skilled Nursing Facilities
Faculty mentor: Jamie Young

Ashley Gougouehi

Healthy Aging Doctoral Research Scholar
Topic: Age-Friendly Health Systems Needs Assessment
Faculty mentor: Jamie Young

Undergraduate research scholarships

Jun Heo

Healthy Aging Undergraduate Research Scholar
Topic: Exploring Healthcare and Housing Differences Between Older Veterans and Non-Veterans in Permanent Supportive Housing: Barriers to Healthy Aging
Faculty mentor: Anita Souza

Madison McKee

Myrene C. McAninch Undergraduate Scholar
Topic: Examining the Impacts of Facilitated Garden Activities for Individuals Living with Dementia and their Caregivers
Faculty mentor: Basia Belza

Eriska Fajriyati

Healthy Aging Undergraduate Research Scholar
Topic: Exploring Perceptions of Aging and Menopause in Somali and Indonesian Older Adults: A Qualitative Study
Faculty mentor: Eeeseung Byun

Jessica Japra

Healthy Aging Undergraduate Research Scholar
Topic: The Roles of Chronotype and Cognitive Function on Feasibility of Cognitive Training for Older Intensive Care Unit Survivors
Faculty mentor: Maya Elias

Antonia Cai

Healthy Aging Undergraduate Research Scholar
Topic: The influence of physical activity and diet quality on the symptom experience of older adults with HIV
Faculty mentor: Vitor Oliveira

Wenchi Lai

Healthy Aging Undergraduate Research Scholar
Topic: The effects of exercise training on symptoms experienced by older adults with HIV
Faculty mentor: Vitor Oliveira