UCSD Geriatrics, Gerontology & Palliative Care

New research led by Dr. Aladdin Shadyab suggests a blood test may detect dementia risk in women up to 25 years before symptoms appear. The study is gaining national and international media attention. Watch the KTLA feature: archive.tveyes.com/18120/3483772-… #UCSDGeriatrics #WomensHealth

New research by Dr. Aladdin Shadyab published in @JAMANetwork shows a blood test may help predict dementia in women up to 25 years before symptoms begin. 🧠 Learn more in the UCSD news release: today.ucsd.edu/story/blood-te…

Congrats to division member Kevin Yang for joining the UCLA National Clinical Scholars Program Cohort 2026-2028! #UCSDGeriatrics

Dr. Khai Nguyen was featured in the Office of Experience Transformation Newsletter, highlighting why seeing the importance of rest matters—especially for older adults’ healing, cognitive function, and age-friendly care. 🛌✨ Read more: t.e2ma.net/message/he9mkj…

Very proud of Kiana Aran, who has been named to the Nominations and Leadership Development Committee of the American Association for the Advancement of Science! Congratulations! #UCSDGeriatrics aaas.org/membership/mem…

Faculty, Staff and Fellows came together for the 3rd Annual UC San Diego Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Retreat, covering the critical topic of providing feedback followed by a thoughtful reflection and discussion of didactic content enhancement ideas. #UCSDGeriatrics

New research from our Division’s Aladdin Shadyab 📣 In a new study in Aging Cell, epigenetic clocks of biological aging were linked to incident MCI and dementia in older women—offering new insight into predicting cognitive decline. 🧠 Read more: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ac…

📄 New in @maturitas_j: Dr. Aladdin Shadyab examines how hormone therapy may influence Alzheimer’s pathology using blood-based biomarkers in women—advancing understanding of long-term brain health. sciencedirect.com/science/articl… #WomensHealth #AlzheimersResearch #UCSDGeriatrics

Dr. Aladdin Shadyab was featured in @nytimes discussing new research on coffee, tea, and dementia risk. His insights highlight how everyday habits may shape brain health as we age. 🔗 Read more: nytimes.com/2026/02/09/hea… #DementiaResearch #UCSDGeriatrics

📄 New research by Dr. Ben Han in @JournalGIM explores PrEP eligibility and awareness among older adults with opioid use disorder—highlighting important gaps and opportunities to improve HIV prevention in aging populations. link.springer.com/article/10.100… #UCSDGeriatrics

Congrats to Dr. Kyle Edmonds and Dr. Gary Buckholz on their election to the 2026-2027 Board of Directors of @AAHPM! Dr. Buckholz will serve as Treasurer, & Dr. Edmonds as Director-at-Large. Excited to see their leadership advance hospice and palliative care! #PalliativeCareUCSD

We’re excited to see Division members featured at the Longevity Innovation Forum in San Diego this March! Drs. Aladdin Shadyab, Alison Moore, and Anthony Molina will join global leaders shaping the future of longevity science. longevitygl.org/longevity-sd-s… #UCSDGeriatrics

Dr. Kyle Edmonds wrote an article in San Diego Physicians Magazine, “Report from the AMA Meeting: Change and Challenges.” His insights highlight the evolving landscape of medicine and physician leadership. #GeriatricsUCSD @SDCMS @UCSDHealth issuu.com/mamsden/docs/j…

Great night out with the Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology and Palliative Care cheering on UCSD at the UCSD vs. UCI basketball game! 🏀💙 Always nice to connect outside the clinic and classroom.

Congratulations to Dr. Tala Al-Rousan, named a 2025 Inclusive Excellence Awards Honoree for Health Sciences at UC San Diego Health! 🎉 This award recognizes her outstanding contributions to advancing inclusion and equity across our health system. 👏 blink.ucsd.edu/HR/policies/ee…

🎉 We’re honored that the Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology and Palliative Care is featured in this month’s Department of Medicine Newsletter, highlighting the outstanding work of our faculty and staff. See it here: emma-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/dhqfb/f8448302…

We’re proud to celebrate Dr. Annie Nguyen, newly elected Fellow of the American Academy of Health Behavior! This prestigious honor reflects her exceptional scholarship, research impact, and commitment to improving public health. 👏 #UCSDGeriatrics aahb.org/Fellows-Class-…

Thrilled to see Dr. Ian Neel on @KPBSnews talking about the expanded Medi-Medi plan in Imperial County — better coordinated care means better support and outcomes for older adults. #UCSDGeriatrics kpbs.org/news/health/20…

Big news in palliative care 🎉 Dr. Toluwalasé "Lasé" A. Ajayi, and Allison Kestenbaum have been selected for the expert panel shaping the 5th Edition of the National Consensus Project (NCP) Clinical Practice Guidelines for Quality Palliative Care. 🔗 nationalcoalitionhpc.org/announcing-the…

📄 New publication! Aladdin Shadyab is senior author on a newly published paper in Alzheimer’s & Dementia examining the relationship between epigenetic clocks and plasma biomarkers of Alzheimer’s pathology. 🔗 alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/al…