Long-term goals: 1. Obtain a tenure-track faculty position as an independent researcher in the field of cognitive psychology and neuroscience. 2. Acquire training and education to hone skills as an independent researcher investigating genetic and environmental influences on age-related change in cognitive function and neuroanatomical structures in elderly populations.
Specific aims : 1. To examine the influences of genetic and environmental factors in specific cognitive functions in midlife. 2. To train in the collection and analysis of neuroanatomical imaging data. Specifically, examine the genetic and environmental determinants of individual differences in neuroanatomy during mid-life and the extent to which some structures share common genetic and environmental determinants. 3. To assess the relationships between various brain structures, general cognitive function, and health related/medical outcomes.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Type
Postdoctoral Individual National Research Service Award (F32)
Project #
5F32AG023988-02
Application #
6872968
Study Section
Epidemiology of Clinical Disorders and Aging Study Section (ECDA)
Program Officer
Wagster, Molly V
Project Start
2004-03-08
Project End
2007-03-07
Budget Start
2005-03-08
Budget End
2006-03-07
Support Year
2
Fiscal Year
2005
Total Cost
$49,691
Indirect Cost
Name
Boston University
Department
Psychology
Type
Schools of Arts and Sciences
DUNS #
049435266
City
Boston
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
02215