Curated Index of Presentations by Duke University, Durham VA,
Duke Kunshan, and Duke-NUS Investigators
Note: Only the first author is listed here for each paper or poster – many presentations have additional Duke-related authors who are all listed in the full meeting program
Wednesday, November 2
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM ET
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (HS)
208 (CC)
Deciphering Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Dementia and Cognitive Function: A Polysocial Score Approach
First Author: Chenkai Wu, PhD, MPH, MS – Duke Kunshan University
Fungal Infections, Use of Antifungal Agents, and the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
First Author: Arseniy Yashkin, PhD – Duke University
Genetic Architecture of Alzheimer's Disease Risks
First Author: Abanish Singh, PhD – Duke University School of Medicine
Geographic Disparities in Incidence and Mortality of Alzheimer’s Disease
First Author: Igor Akushevich, PHD – Duke University
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM ET
Psychosocial Resilience, Family Support, and Cognitive Status: From Evidence to Action
203 (CC)
Cognitive Training for Older Chinese Immigrants in The US: An Experience-Based Co-Design Approach
Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Hanzhang Xu, PhD, RN – Duke University
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM ET
Depression, Dementia, and Outcomes
128 (CC)
Alzheimer’s Disease and Comorbidities: A Complex Interplay in the Context of Aging
First Author: Konstantin Arbeev, PhD, Duke University
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM ET
Supporting Family Caregiving for Persons with Dementia from Cultural and Life-Course Perspectives
210 (CC)
Becoming a Dementia Care Partner During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Hanzhang Xu, PhD, RN, Duke University
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM ET
Life After Loss: Emerging Insights on Grief Adjustment and Health in Late Life
203 (CC)
How Do Interpersonal Factors Affect Grief Among Black Middle- to Older-Aged Adults?
Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Danielle L. McDuffie, MA – The University of Alabama/ Durham VAMC
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM ET
Poster Session
Exhibit Hall DE (CC)
25 - Exome-Wide Study Identified 12 Pleiotropic Loci Associated with Alzheimer’s and Cardiovascular Disease Risks
First Author: Yury Loika, PhD, Duke University
26 - Impact of Combinations of the APOE É›4 Allele and TOMM40-APOC1 Variants on Survival to Older Ages and Alzheimer’s Risk
First Author: Alexander Kulminski, PhD, Duke University
44 - Exploring Racial Disparities in AD/ADRD Risk: Everyday Discrimination as a Social Stressor
First Author: Katharine Gary, PHD, Duke University
108 - Forecasting Prevalence and Mortality of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Using Partitioning Models
First Author: Igor Akushevich, PHD, Duke University
179 - Exploring the Physical Function Profiles of Older Adults with Serious Mental Health Conditions
First Author: Julia Browne, PhD, Durham VA Health Care System
214 - Can Social Environment Offset the Genetic Risk of Myocardial Infarction Among Older Adults?
First Author: Chenkai Wu, PhD, MPH, MS, Duke Kunshan University
281- Adult Infections are Associated With Higher Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease but Lower Risk of Cancer
First Author: Svetlana Ukraintseva, PhD, Duke University
313 - Health Experiences of Sexual and Gender Minority People Living with Dementia and Their Caregivers: A Scoping Review
First Author: Melissa Harris, PhD, Duke University
348 - Measuring Specialty Care Utilization Among Medically Fragile, Low-Income Older or Disabled Adults
First Author: Kelly Goo, MPH, Duke University Medical Center
Thursday, November 3
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET
Pain, Physical Activity, and Function
211 (CC)
Explaining the Racial and Ethnic Differences in ADL Disability Among Older Adults: A Polysocial Score Approach
First Author: Chenkai Wu, PhD, MPH, MS, Duke Kunshan University
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET
Longitudinal, Intervention Clinical Trials, and Qualitative Studies to Examine Caregiver Outcomes and Experiences
208 (CC)
Use of Digital Technology Solutions to Support Caregiving by Family Caregivers of Older Adults
First Author: Rahul Malhotra, MBBS, MD, MPH, Duke-NUS Medical School
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET
Fostering Multidisciplinary Solutions in Aging: The Research Centers Collaborative Network
231 (CC)
Enhancing Resilience in Older Adults with Advanced Lung Cancer
Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Katherine Ramos, PhD, Duke University
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET
Human Aging Interventions
205 (CC)
Impact of Calorie Restriction on Plasma Alzheimer’s Disease Biomarkers in Healthy Young and Middle-Aged Adults
Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Daniel Parker, MD, Duke University School of Medicine
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET
Cognition and Alzheimer’s Disease Poster Session
Exhibit Hall DE (CC)
245 - How Interplay Between Inflammasome and miRNA is Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease
First Author: Anatoliy Yashin, ScD, Duke University
249 - Loci Responsible for Racial Disparity Between White and Black Americans in Alzheimer’s Disease
First Author: Stanislav Kolpakov Nikitin, PhD, Duke University
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM ET
Sensory Loss and Brain Health: Spotlighting Junior Investigators in the Sensory Health Interest Group
238 (CC)
Discussant: Heather Whitson, MD, MHS – Duke University
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM ET
Physical and Mental Health Outcomes Among Older Military Veterans
125 (CC)
Exploring Multidimensional Resilience in Older Veterans with PTSD During the Pandemic
Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Katherine S. Hall, PhD, FGSA – Durham VA Health Care System
Friday, November 4
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET
Predictors of Help-Seeking and Service and Health Care Utilization
234 (CC)
Older Adult Preferences for the Format and Content of Prescription Medication Labels
First Author: Rahul Malhotra, MBBS, MD, MPH, Duke-NUS Medical School
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM ET
Palliative Care Models and Programs
203 (CC)
Evaluating Implementation Costs for a Transitional Palliative Care Intervention to Support Rural Caregivers
First Author: Brystana Kaufman, PhD, Duke University
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET
Poster Session
Exhibit Hall DE (CC)
1 - Acceptability of Animatronic Pets Among Community-Dwelling Veterans Living with Dementia and Their Caregivers
First Author: Melissa Harris, PhD, Duke University
48 - Implementation Barriers and Facilitators of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Across Care Settings
First Author: Milta Little, DO, Duke University
203 - Working Around the Clock: The Effect of Shift Work and Sleep on Depressive Symptoms
First Author: Cleothia Frazier, PhD, MPH, Duke University
313 - Trajectories of Health Recovery After Hip Fracture in Older Adults: A Scoping Review
First Author: Tingzhong (Michelle) Xue, MS, Duke University School of Nursing
338 - Human Centered Design to Develop a LGBTQ+ Community Advisory Board for Skilled Nursing Facilities
First Author: Jennifer May, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, Duke
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM ET
Complex Chronic and End-of-Life Care Issues
241 (CC)
Chronic Conditions During the COVID Pandemic: Mortality Patterns in the United States
First Author: Julia Kravchenko, MD, PhD, Duke University School of Medicine
9:00 PM -11:00 PM ET
Join Us for the Duke social at the JB Marriott! No RSVP required, just come and enjoy
Saturday, November 5
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET
Frailty, Resilience, and Function
202 (CC)
A Simplified Approach for Classifying Physical Resilience Among Older Adults: The Health ABC Study
First Author: Chenkai Wu, PhD, MPH, MS, Duke Kunshan University
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET
Social Support
232 (CC)
Transitions in Social Support Exchange Profiles over Time Among Older Adults
First Author: Pildoo Sung, PhD – Centre for Ageing Research and Education, Duke-NUS
Within-Family Differences in Intergenerational Contact: The Role of Gender Norms in a Patrilineal Society
First Author: Jeremy Lim-Soh, PhD (he/him/his) – Centre for Ageing Research and Education, Duke- NUS Medical School, National University of Singapore
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET
Measures and Profiles of Frailty and Function
208 (CC)
Creation and Validation of a Polysocial Score for Physical Frailty Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in the US
First Author: Chenkai Wu, PhD, MPH, MS – Duke Kunshan University
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET
Embracing our Diversity: Enhancing the Gerofit Program for Patient Experience
202 (CC)
Symposium Chair: Katherine Hall, PhD, FGSA – Durham VA GRECC
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET
Frailty and Physical Aging
241 (CC)
Patterns of Aging Changes in Body Weight and BMI May Predict Chances of Alzheimer's Disease and Longevity
First Author: Svetlana Ukraintseva, PhD – Duke University
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET
US Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Dementia Life Expectancy, Risk/Protective Factors, and Caregiving Stressors
204 (CC)
Organochlorine Exposures and Cognitive Function in Older Life: The Role of Race/Ethnicity
Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Marianne Chanti-Ketterl, PhD, MSPH, Duke University
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET
Poster Session
Exhibit Hall DE (CC)
51 - Trajectories of Informal and Formal Social Participation After Retirement
First Author: Jeremy Lim-Soh, MA, Duke-NUS Medical School, National University of Singapore
292 - The Potential Clinical and Economic Impacts of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids in the United States
First Author: Ethan Borre, PhD, Duke University
Sunday, November 6
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET
Enriching the Lives of Older Veterans: The Gerofit Way
204 (CC)
Can Virtual Exercise Promote Physical Resilience During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among Active Older Adults?
Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Kenneth Manning, M.S. – Durham VA Healthcare System
Functional Improvements Among Older Veterans with PAD Following 12 Months of Exercise Training
Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: J Antonio T. Gutierrez, MD MHS – Durham VA Medical Center
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET
Late Breaking: Innovations in Clinical Practice IV
127 (CC)
A Stepped Wedge Cluster Randomized Trial of the STRIDE Supervised Walking Program in VA Hospitals
First Author: Susan Hastings, M.D., M.H.S., Durham VA Health Care System
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM ET
Depression
211 (CC)
Hearing Loss and Its Consequences for Spousal Mental Health: Evidence from the Health and Retirement Study
First Author: Jessica West, PhD, MPH, Duke University