University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus · PsychologyReed Cognition Lab
Rebecca G Reed · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Research Focus
Dr. Rebecca G. Reed's lab at the University of Pittsburgh investigates how socioeconomic factors throughout a person's life influence cognitive decline in midlife. They focus on understanding the timing of these influences and the biological mechanisms, specifically looking at epigenetic aging as a potential link. By studying individuals' socioeconomic experiences from childhood into adulthood, the research aims to uncover vital insights that can inform interventions to mitigate cognitive decline risk.
cognitive declineepigenetic agingAlzheimer's diseasesocioeconomic factorslifespan health
Research Aims
4AIM 01Examine the timing of socioeconomic disadvantage on cognitive health in midlife.
AIM 02Investigate accelerated epigenetic aging as a mechanism linking socioeconomic factors to cognitive decline.
AIM 03Utilize longitudinal data to explore individual and community socioeconomic influences.
AIM 04Evaluate the impact of childhood versus adulthood disadvantage on cognitive function.
Skills the Lab Values
longitudinal study designDNA methylation analysisneuropsychological assessmentdata collectionbioinformatics
Output against the department
Publications87bottom 21% of dept.234th of 296
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Citations1.5kbottom 12% of dept.260th of 296
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