Hamplab

From conducting research in West Africa to hosting the inaugural CHAMP Health Fair to expanding our outreach with our lunch and learns, HAMPLAB continues to display its commitment to expanding neurological health research for at-risk adults in 2025.

This November, HAMPLAB had the privilege of presenting at the Gerontological Society of America’s Annual Scientific Meeting in Boston, MA. Lab members showcased the meaningful work that our lab has been a part of. We look forward to attending next year’s conference!

Our laboratory was well represented at the University of Kentucky Neuroscience Clinical-Translational Research Symposium, held on November 6–7, 2025.

On Friday, October 31, 2025, our lab attended the 2025 Markesberry Symposium. Thank you to the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging for hosting such a meaningful event.

“In this more realistic definition, perseverance can include self-care and rest. Knowing when to take a break or prioritize self-care is a practical strategy for maintaining cognitive health in the face of challenges.” —DKE @hamplab @BlackInNeuro tinyurl.com/4dr7jafc

First time attendee. @AlterDementia @hamplab @BlackInGeron

@UKYMedicine researcher Darlingtina K. Esiaka has been awarded a fellowship to work with the Research Center for Ageing Cognition and Psychological Health at Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Nigeria. Learn more: research.uky.edu/news/uk-resear…

Your girl is in the news! uknow.uky.edu/research/uk-re…

Are you a Black or an African American Adult? Share Your Sleep Experience With Us! ccts.uky.edu/participate-re… Researchers at UK invite you to join a research study exploring how sleep and neighborhood conditions might impact memory and thinking. Contact: dkesiaka@uky.edu

New publication alert. 🚨 Our findings reveal that, contrary to expectations, high levels of both grit and active coping may paradoxically exacerbate SCD symptoms in Black men, suggesting a complex relationship between these factors. @hamplab   doi.org/10.1002/bsa3.7…

I am so proud of our all Black women symposium at #GSA2024. Thank you to everyone who came out to support us. Let’s go again next year! ⁦@citeblackwomen⁩ ⁦@BlackInGeron⁩ ⁦@blackinaging⁩

On October 26, 2024, our lab will participate in a workshop on how civic disengagement can be an (in)direct risk factor for dementia in immigrant and refugee communities. We hope to see you there! @dkesiaka

Afrofuturism is a way of thinking & creating knowledge that centers those at the margins of society. It is a way of excavating the stories we know to be true but have been erased from the mainstream. Join me Oct 3 in collaboration with @SoBlackNeuro & @BlackInGeron.

We are attending the #BIGGweek2024 organized by @BlackInGeron. Check out their page for detailed information on all the activities lined up for the week. See you there.

We hope you are as excited as we are about #BIGGWeek2024. @CGster @rolandjthorpe @ManlyEpic @pbaJackson @pshrink @DrTamaraBaker @Nina_BSil @NIHAging @NCOAging @justiceinaging @ASAging @geronsociety @AmerGeriatrics @Dkesiaka @SamuelLJackson @AARP @agingwhileblk @PRBA_ISR

@TanishaHillJ @SoBlackNeuro @BlackInGeron This is so exciting!

We’re excited to be in collaboration with you & @BlackInGeron to learn together in community about how we can contribute to envisioning & creating a brighter future for cognitive aging among Black women!🧠

@GeronMedia We are ready!!!

Are you ready for #BIGGWeek2024? Make sure you register for all of the fantastic events that are lined up.

@UKSBCoA @ResearchKY @UKYMedicine @Blaine_Weiss @Dkesiaka @rirmen59 We see you @Dkesiaka

More #markesberysymposium! @ResearchKY @UKYMedicine

Please join us for Dr. Hill-Jarrett's upcoming CE session: Afrofuturism as a Praxis for Community Knowledge Co-Production and Equity in Black Women’s Cognitive Aging on 10/03 @ 1 PM PDT/ 4 PM EDT. Register here: events.zoom.us/ev/AkKTlh6gyOR…