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