University of California-Los Angeles · NeuroscienceAlzheimer's Insights and Health Equity Lab
Timothy S Chang · Los Angeles, California
Research Focus
Dr. Timothy S. Chang's lab at UCLA focuses on improving the identification of Alzheimer's disease (AD), especially in underrepresented groups such as Hispanic/Latino and African American populations. The lab uses electronic health records and advanced machine learning techniques to analyze disease trajectories and genetic data. By understanding how different diseases accumulate over time, the team aims to find individuals with undiagnosed AD and reduce health disparities in diagnosis and treatment.
Alzheimer's DiseaseUndiagnosed ADMachine LearningHealth DisparitiesGenetics
Research Aims
3AIM 01Identify disease trajectories associated with Alzheimer's disease.
AIM 02Develop methods to predict undiagnosed Alzheimer's disease in diverse populations.
AIM 03Integrate genetic risk factors with disease trajectories for improved detection of AD.
Skills the Lab Values
Electronic Health Records analysisMachine LearningData MiningStatistical ModelingGenetic Data Integration
Output against the department
Publications93bottom 30% of dept.466th of 671
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Citations4.2kbottom 31% of dept.460th of 671
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