Assistant Professor of Behavioral Science, University of Kentucky
I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Behavioral Science and the Center for Health Equity Transformation at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. Also, I am an affiliate faculty at the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging and Markey Cancer Center, University of Kentucky. My research primarily focuses on the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) in Black people. I aim to identify progression and conversion to ADRD prior to the manifestation of behavioral symptoms. Additionally, I investigate psychosocial factors influencing late-stage cancer diagnoses and survivorship within this demographic. My work has garnered support from public and private funders, including the National Institute on Aging (NIA), the New Jersey Health Foundation, the Michigan Center for Contextual Factors in Alzheimer’s Disease, and the Alzheimer’s Association.
Beyond my research, I founded Black in Gerontology and Geriatrics, an organization dedicated to addressing systemic inequities in aging research, education, and practice. I hold certifications as a Public Health Professional and a Professional Gerontologist. My scholarly contributions include peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and an edited volume released in 2024. My research and service have been recognized by multiple awards, notably the Kathleen McCluskey-Fawcett Woman Mentoring Women Award from the Emily Taylor Center for Women & Gender Equity and the Gerontological Society of America’s Career Development and Junior Investigator Diversity Fellow Award. I actively participate in several professional organizations, including chairing the internationalization committee for the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues.
For many people, grit – the perseverance and passion for long-term goals – is a virtue. It is also a key ingredient in overcoming challenges, achieving success and maintaining resilience.
For many people, grit – the perseverance and passion for long-term goals – is a virtue. It is also a key ingredient in overcoming challenges, achieving success and maintaining resilience.
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Tuesday 3rd February, 7pm - 9pm AEDT
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Dr Stephanie Daly
General Practitioner; GP Educator, Dementia Training Australia; Central Adelaide Multi-Disciplinary Geriatric Service, SA Health
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