University of California-Davis · NeuroscienceCognitive Resilience Laboratory
Sarah E Tomaszewski-Farias · Davis, California
Research Focus
Sarah E Tomaszewski-Farias's lab at UC Davis focuses on understanding how some individuals resist cognitive decline associated with aging and dementias like Alzheimer's disease. The lab investigates factors that contribute to 'cognitive reserve,' which helps some people maintain cognitive function despite brain changes. Their research includes studying the impact of lifestyle factors and subjective cognitive decline across diverse racial and ethnic groups, aiming to enhance public health outcomes for aging populations.
cognitive reserveAlzheimer's diseasesubjective cognitive declineagingdiversitybrain imagingDementiapublic healthlongitudinal studies
Research Aims
4AIM 01Examine brain resources that support cognition and daily function in aging individuals.
AIM 02Develop models to measure cognitive and functional reserve longitudinally.
AIM 03Investigate how life course factors impact cognitive reserve across different racial and ethnic groups.
AIM 04Identify subjective cognitive decline as a potential early indicator of Alzheimer's disease across diverse populations.
Skills the Lab Values
neuroimaging techniqueslongitudinal cohort study designstatistical modelingbehavioral assessmentscognitive testingMRI analysisdata harmonizationcultural competency in research
Output against the department
Publications186top 40% of dept.266th of 671
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Citations7.0kbottom 48% of dept.351st of 671
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