My research passions are centered around better understanding the aging process and how we can help older adults maintain brain health and quality of life. As such, my research interests are multifaceted, but can be broadly generalized into two main themes: (i) investigating cognitive and neural alterations that can differentiate normal and pathological cognitive aging (e.g., mild cognitive impairment), and (ii) implementing nonpharmacological interventions (e.g., cognitive training; technology-based social engagement) in these populations as potential methods for slowing or stopping further cognitive decline and for maintaining quality of life.
View my CVIn my free time I enjoy playing with my cats (Toothless and Hiccup), baking, doing crosswords, watching movies, reading (fantasy and sci-fi in particular), and traveling when I can.