aaic 2024: older adults’ views about blood biomarker testing for ad, presented by Chelsea cox
HBHE doctoral student, Chelsea Cox, presented her poster, Older Adults’ Views about Blood Biomarker Testing for Alzheimer’s Disease: Update from the US National Poll on Healthy Aging (NPHA), at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in August. Check out their website to see Chelsea’s poster abstract.
ELSicon 2024 panel: weighing the benefits, harms, and limitations of genetic testing in the workplace
At ELSI Congress 2024 in New York City, Dr. Roberts, Professor Uhlmann, Dr. Drew Blasco, and colleagues from the INSIGHT @ Work Consortium presented findings from their R01 study on workplace genetic testing (wGT). Watch the panel presentation here.
us employees’ knowledge & perceptions of gina: the insight @ work team’s newest publication
Under the supervision of Dr. Roberts, UM Genetic Counseling student, Lindsay Willard, led an INSIGHT @ Work consortium article published in the Journal of Genetic Counseling, focusing on employees’ knowledge and perceptions of the federal Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA). Check it out here.
Wisconsin’s adrc discusses apoe disclosure with dr. roberts
On a recent episode of the podcast, Dementia Matters, Dr. Roberts discusses APOE genetic testing with Dr. Nathaniel Chin. Listen to the new episode here.
Genetics in medicine Publication on workplace genetic testing
Dr. Roberts and other Roberts Research Group Members (Wendy Uhlmann and Sarah McCain) recently co-authored a paper published in Genetics in Medicine from the INSIGHT @ Work study on workplace genetic testing (wGT). wGT aims to improve employee health and well-being. Check out this recent publication to see how wGT impacted employees’ health behavior changes and healthcare service utilization. Also, see the associated press release.
Brain health: what you should know and what you should do
Dr. Roberts and MADC colleagues, Dr. Edna Rose and Dr. Donovan Maust, discussed topics related to dementia and brain health in the third lecture for the Healthy Aging Series: Prepare, Prevent, and get Proactive. See what they had to say during this webinar.
Dr. roberts interviewed on infotrak radio podcast
Listen to Dr. Roberts explain the results of the latest National Poll on Healthy Aging— public perceptions and uptake of cognitive testing among older adults and their awareness of blood tests to detect Alzheimer’s disease. Access the radio podcast interview here.
Inside the rapidly expanding field of dementia research: featured podcast
Dr. Roberts and colleagues from the MADC were recently interviewed for episode 5 of Michigan’s State of Health Podcast’s newest season, focusing on all things dementia. Hear more about the Amyloid Hypothesis, emerging AD treatments, and more. Listen here.
Npha findings on older adults’ use of cognitive screening highlighted in national news
At this year’s Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Amsterdam, Dr. Roberts and HBHE PhD student Chelsea Cox presented findings from the National Poll on Healthy Aging regarding older adults’ use of cognitive screening and awareness of blood biomarker testing for Alzheimer’s disease. Their work was highlighted in national news media, including US News and UPI.
June 9, 2023: How to prevent Alzheimer’s?
Dr. Roberts and colleagues from the MADC discuss ways to protect and improve your brain health, which may help to prevent the later development of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Watch the webinar or read the article.
Genetic and biomarker testing for Alzheimer’s disease
On June 2, 2023, Dr. Roberts discussed genetic and biomarker testing for Alzheimer’s disease. This presentation was in partnership with the Michigan Alzheimer’s Disease Center (MADC) and St. Clair County Community Mental Health & Dementia & Alzheimer’s Association of St. Clair County. Watch the presentation here.
Dr. Roberts appointed as the interim department chair of health behavior & health education
On May 19, 2023, Dr. Roberts was approved by the Board of Regents as the Interim Department Chair of HBHE. Roberts is the successor to retiring HBHE professor, Cleopatra Caldwell, and will begin his new role on September 1. Check it out here.
abstracts from dr. roberts and chelsea cox accepted for aaic 2023
Dr. Roberts and HBHE doctoral student Chelsea Cox had two abstracts accepted for presentation at the 2023 Alzheimer’s International Conference, to be held in Amsterdam this July. Their work uses data from the National Poll on Healthy Aging to describe older adults’ views and experiences regarding cognitive screening and blood biomarker testing for Alzheimer’s disease. To learn more about the conference, visit the web page here.
Drew Blasco publishes article on genetic testing in JPAD
ELSI T32 program postdoctoral fellow, Drew Blasco, and Scott Roberts recently published a commentary in the Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease on new uses of genetic testing to inform treatment decision-making for Alzheimer’s disease. Read the article here.
Sarah McCain: our new Project Manager
Sarah McCain, a recent graduate from the MPH program in Health Behavior & Health Education at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, was hired as the Roberts Research Group Project Manager. Sarah has strong interests in aging and public health and worked during her MPH program as an intern at the Michigan Alzheimer’s Disease Center. Best wishes to Rebecca Ferber, our group’s previous Project Manager for the past six years, as she transfers to a new position at Michigan Medicine.
Minding Memory Podcast: Dr. Roberts’ Guest Appearance discussing genetic testing for Alzheimer’s
Dr. Roberts appears on this episode of Minding Memory, a Michigan Medicine podcast addressing “all things dementia.” He chats with the co-hosts about the psychological and behavioral impacts of genetic testing for Alzheimer’s disease. Check it out here.
Dr. Roberts Appointed as Associate Director of U-M National Poll on Healthy Aging (NPHA)
In October 2022, Dr. Roberts was named as Associate Director of the U-M National Poll on Healthy Aging (NPHA), a recurring biannual survey of a large, nationally representative sample of adults aged 50-80. Find out more about the NPHA here.
Dr. Roberts Named Associate Editor of Public Health Genomics
In Fall 2022, Dr. Roberts was appointed as an associate editor of Public Health Genomics, focusing on ethical, legal, and social issues. Learn more about the Journal here.
Clinical Trials Could Help Stop Alzheimer’s. But Who Will Join Them?
SPH doctoral student Chelsea Cox led a publication in the Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease examining older adults’ views on participating in clinical trials for new dementia treatments. See the US News & World Report news story on her work here.
GATTACA: PRE-PANEL DISCUSSION
For the 25th Anniversary showing of the film GATTACA at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor, MI, on October 10, 2022, Scott Roberts served as a panelist in a discussion about the ethical and societal implications of the issues depicted in the film.
Alzheimer’s Disease Research Centers Publication
An article was published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions, describing the results of an online survey at National Institutes of Health-funded Alzheimer’s Disease Research Centers (ADRCs) in the United States. The survey examined how individual centers are addressing issues related to the return of research results. Read more here.
ETHICAL, LEGAL, SOCIAL, AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS OF WORKPLACE GENOMIC TESTING FUNDED BY NHGRI
Researchers from the University of Michigan School of Public Health and the Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine will lead an interdisciplinary, multi-institution study of the ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of workplace genomic testing (wGT) in the United States. Here is an article in the University of Michigan’s School of Public Health newsletter with more information about the project.
SARA FELDMAN AWARDED ELSI FELLOWSHIP
Sara Feldman, MPH, who was a graduate student at the University of Michigan’s School of Public Health and a member of the Roberts Research Group was awarded a predoctoral fellowship position in the U-M ELSI Research program. Congratulations, Sara!
FIRST MOOD LIFTERS FOR SENIORS GROUP LAUNCHED
We are excited to share the news that on November 2, 2020, the first Mood Lifters for Seniors pilot group launched. Another group is anticipated to begin in March 2021.
DR. ROBERTS RECEIVES RESEARCH AWARD FROM APHA
Dr. Scott Roberts was chosen as the 2020 recipient of the Outstanding Research Award by the American Public Health Association (APHA) Genomics Forum. Read more about the award here.
DR. ROBERTS Discusses APOE testing AT AAIC 2020
Dr. Roberts spoke on the practical and ethical issues in APOE genotype disclosure during an AAIC presentation in July 2020.
CAN ALZHEIMER’S BE PREVENTED?
Scott Roberts presented information about Alzheimer’s disease on July 21, 2020, during an event put on by the Michigan Alzheimer’s Disease Center (MADC).
DR. ROBERTS DISCUSSES PERSONAL GENOMICS ON THE POPULATION HEALTHY PODCAST
Listen to Dr. Scott Roberts and other experts from the University of Michigan School of Public Health discuss ways genetic research can help us understand population and individual health, mitigate the risk of disease, and examine the positive and negative impacts of more widely available genetic testing options for consumers.
WENDY UHLMANN FEATURED DURING NSGC’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY
On October 29, 2019, Wendy Uhlmann was highlighted by the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) for her advocacy work on genetic nondiscrimination in the workplace.
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