University of Southern California · Microbiology & ImmunologyDementia Economics Lab
Julie M Zissimopoulos · Los Angeles, California
Research Focus
Dr. Julie Zissimopoulos' lab focuses on understanding the economic and financial impacts of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The research aims to provide comprehensive and reproducible cost estimates that reflect the true burden of dementia on individuals, families, and society. By leveraging advanced modeling techniques and a multidisciplinary approach, the lab seeks to enhance the capacity for future research and inform healthcare decision-making regarding dementia care and support.
Alzheimer's Diseasedementiaeconomic analysiscaregiver impacthealthcare costsmicrosimulation modelingpublic healthlong-term carecost estimationresearch infrastructure
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop national estimates of the economic impact of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
AIM 02Investigate the costs associated with caregiver support and the informal care network.
AIM 03Enhance research infrastructure to improve the generation of dementia cost estimates.
AIM 04Utilize innovative modeling techniques to project future costs related to dementia care.
AIM 05Increase awareness of the socioeconomic burdens faced by individuals living with dementia and their caregivers.
Skills the Lab Values
data analysismicrosimulation modelingstatistical analysissurvey designhealth economicscost-benefit analysiscoding in Rproject managementcommunication of research findingscollaborative research methods
Output against the department
Publications188top 35% of dept.168th of 486
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Citations5.7kbottom 42% of dept.281st of 486
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