HEADS Center

For more information about HEADS and to stay updated on center events and announcements, check out the HEADS Center LinkedIn! linkedin.com/company/headsj…

Listen to @nyulangone geriatrician Jenny Reckrey speak about trends in paid family care and why it matters for care recipients at an upcoming virtual event hosted by @uofunursing and @JHUNursing's Center for Equity in Aging. Register here: nursing.utah.edu/research/group…

This #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth, we join Don Cheadle in honoring the incredible individuals caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s or other dementia. Your dedication and compassion make a profound difference every day. We are grateful for you. 💜 #HonorACaregiver #ENDALZ

Thank you to all who joined the Johns Hopkins Aging & Alzheimer's Centers Team for @alzassociation's 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer's! With your help, we raised $12,348. The funds raised will help the Alzheimer’s Association advance research for Alzheimer's disease. #Walk2EndAlz

What an inspiring weekend at #Walk2EndAlz! 💜 We gathered in over 20 communities across the country to show support for the fight to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. 💜 #ENDALZ

Jing Li, a health economist at @UW_Pharmacy, is set to lead the November 19th HEADS Center Seminar! Her research focuses on factors affecting individual decision-making in health and healthcare for both providers and patients. Attend this virtual event: publichealth.jhu.edu/events/2025/11…

On 11/06, join our Year 6 pilot awardees @BSPH_HPM assistant professor Karen Shen, @JHGeriatrics associate professor of medicine Halima Amjad, and @BSPH_HPM postdoctoral fellow Zhang Zhang for a presentation about their pilot projects. Learn more: publichealth.jhu.edu/events/2025/11…

Don't miss your chance to attend a free screening of award-winning film Familiar Touch on Tuesday, November 4th in the Charles Theatre! Stay after the film for a Q&A session with film producer @apbyer, @jhu_coah director @jenschrack, and more. Learn more: bmoreart.com/event/familiar…

Join the Johns Hopkins Walk Team for the @alzassociation's 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer's! For those unable to participate in the walk, consider donating to the team. 📆 Saturday, November 1st at 8:30 AM 📍 The Maryland Zoo Register or donate here: act.alz.org/site/TR?team_i…

Tune in to the HEADS Center seminar on 10/15 to learn about @nyulangone geriatrician Jenny Reckrey and @BSPH_HPM assistant professor Karen Shen's current research project. Learn more about the seminar: publichealth.jhu.edu/events/2025/10…

@JHU_HBHI The 09/17 HEADS Center Seminar will feature @JHUNursing assistant professor @AbshireMartha, @BSPH_HPM assistant professor @rgupta729, and @JHU_HBHI affiliate trainee Zhang Zhang.

The @JHU_HBHI awarded funding for 25 Phase 1 pilot projects through the 2025 Truveta Pilot Grant Awards. On 09/17, a HEADS Center Seminar will be led by 3 awardees who focused on Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias for their pilot. Register today: publichealth.jhu.edu/events/2025/09…

At the end of the 2024-2025 academic year, Lipitz Center student fellows Sanika Kulkarni, Abigayle Burnett, Rohini Achal, and Aditi Bajpai shared presentations about their Lipitz Center Student Fellowship journeys. Learn more about these student fellows: publichealth.jhu.edu/lipitz-center/…

On May 21, @BSPH_HPM Associate Professor @dr_msocal will be a speaker for monthly HEADS Center seminar, which focuses on research areas related to improving the care and lives of those affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Register for this virtual event: publichealth.jhu.edu/events/2025/05…

On April 23, @BSPH_HPM Assistant Professor @rgupta729 will be a speaker for monthly HEADS Center seminar, which focuses on research areas related to improving the care and lives of those affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Register for this virtual event: publichealth.jhu.edu/events/2025/04…

Associate Professor Chanee Fabius has been named one of the 40 Under 40 Leaders in Minority Health for 2025 by the @NMQF. This news comes shortly after her promotion from assistant professor to associate professor in @BSPH_HPM.

In a recent podcast interview, @DukeMargolis health services researcher Brystana Kaufman shares some of the key components of this model, such as having an interdisciplinary care team. Listen to full episode: michiganmedicine.org/minding-memory…

@EastCarolina assistant professor Rashmita Basu, PhD, has had the personal experience of watching her father and the family navigate dementia. This personal connection fueled her research, including her current work here at @HEADSCenter. Read her story: publichealth.jhu.edu/hopkins-econom…

On March 19th, the HEADS Center's monthly seminar will be led by @IUMedSchool Vice Chair for Research @nicolefowler123. Her overarching focus is on behavioral and other nonpharmacologic approaches to support dementia care and family caregiving. Learn more: publichealth.jhu.edu/events/2025/03…

Last month, @UCSF Assistant Professor of Medicine @AshwinKotwalMD led our monthly seminar, which focuses on research areas related to improving the care and lives of those affected by Alzheimer’s disease. View the lineup for upcoming seminar speakers: publichealth.jhu.edu/hopkins-econom…

@Health_Affairs' Senior Deputy Editor @lott_rob interviews @BSPH_HPM Professor @jwolff_sph about the increasing number of family caregivers that are assisting older US adults, including adults with dementia. Listen to the full podcast episode: healthaffairs.org/do/10.1377/hp2…