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Brain Aging Faculty

Researchers in the Brain Aging area contribute to the advancement of science that aims to understand the mechanisms underlying aging from biological, neurological, and psychological perspectives. Our researchers examine physiological and cognitive aging using methodology from cellular biology to multi-modal neuroimaging. From genetics to mechanical engineering, scholars in this area approach the question of what drives biological degeneration and how they can prevent, delay, compensate, and repair these age-related changes. 

Alyssa Aguirre, MSW, LSCW

Assistant Professor of Practice
Steve Hicks School of Social Work

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Laura Fonken, PhD

Assistant Professor
College of Pharmacy

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Francisco Gonzalez-Lima, PhD

Professor
Department of Psychology

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Andreana Haley, PhD

Professor
Department of Psychology

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Maya Henry, PhD, CCC-SLP

Director of Brain Aging Research
Texas Aging & Longevity Consortium

Associate Professor
Department of Speech, Language, & Hearing Sciences

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Kathy Richards, PhD, RN, FAAN, FAASM

Clinical Professor
School of Nursing

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Hirofumi Tanaka, PhD

Professor
Department of Kinesiology & Health Education

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