Research Assistant
School of Public Health, University of Michigan- Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
I am a junior researcher making waves in the field of mental health among older adults. Armed with an MPH degree in Epidemiology from the University of Michigan, coupled with a bachelor's degree in Medicine, I have a keen interest in the integration between physical and mental health. My internship in the Department of Gerontology at Shanghai Mental Health Center directed my attention to older adults and their well beings.
I ground my work in the life course theory and disablement process model to understand how socio-psychological factors impact functional limitations among older adults. My current work center around applying network analysis to understand the dynamic between functional limitation and social isolation among older adults. My enthusiasm lies in employing novel and interesting data science tools to empower my research, as I embark on a journey to unravel the nuances of mental health in the elderly population.
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Loneliness, Social Isolation, and Health
Sunday, November 12, 2023
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET
Sunday, November 12, 2023
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET