Stony Brook University · NeuroscienceVerghese Lab
Joe Verghese · Stony Brook, New York
Research Focus
Dr. Joe Verghese's lab focuses on understanding cognitive decline and dementia, particularly among immigrant populations such as Kerala Americans. The research explores how cultural and social factors influence dementia risk and aims to improve cognitive assessments in primary care settings. By studying the unique demographic of first-generation immigrants, the lab seeks to uncover insights that could aid in early detection and management of cognitive impairment.
cognitive declinedementiaimmigrant healthAlzheimer's diseaseprimary care assessmentcultural factorsbiological agingrisk factorsepigenetic clockshealth disparities
Research Aims
5AIM 01Investigate the impact of sociocultural factors on dementia risk in Kerala Americans.
AIM 02Characterize biological aging markers among older Kerala Americans.
AIM 03Assess vascular health indicators related to aging in immigrant populations.
AIM 04Evaluate the effectiveness of the 5-Cog cognitive assessment in primary care settings.
AIM 05Analyze the cost-effectiveness of early detection tools for cognitive impairment.
Skills the Lab Values
clinical trial designepidemiological study methodsdata analysisstatistical software (SPSS/R)cognitive assessmentshealthcare implementation scienceMRI analysissocial network analysisresearch ethicscommunity outreach
Output against the department
Publications499top 11% of dept.75th of 671
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Citations32ktop 12% of dept.82nd of 671
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