The San Diego AD-RCMAR is pleased to welcome our three selected AD-RCMAR Scientists funded for the 2024-25 academic year:
Joey Annette Contreras, PhD
Research Scientist, Department of Neurosciences
University of California San Diego
Project Title: Exploring the Intersection of Genetic and Social Factors in Alzheimer’s Disease Risk Among Mexican Americans: A Multi-Dimensional Study
Amanda McClain, PhD
Associate Professor, School of Exercise & Nutritional Sciences
San Diego State University
Project Title: Multi-Level and Capacity-Oriented Factors Shaping Food Insecurity and Cognitive Function Among Hispanic/Latino Adults from a Federally Qualified Health Center
Chuchu Li, PhD
Assistant Adjunct Professor, Department of Psychiatry
University of California San Diego
Project TItle: Language and Sociocultural Factors Affect Memory Performance in Hispanic Older Adults at Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease
