Barnes, Deborah – Profile

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Full Name
Deborah Barnes, PhD, MPH
Credentials
PhD, MPH
Role

Executive Committee, Pilot Studies Core

Primary title
Professor of Psychiatry, Epidemiology & Biostatistics
Primary Institution
University of California, San Francisco
Complete Titles

Professor, Psychiatry and Epidemiology & Biostatistics, University of California, San Francisco
Research Health Science Specialist, San Francisco VA Health Care System

Bio
Deborah Barnes, PhD, MPH, is an epidemiologist and health services researcher with broad expertise in research methodology related to the design and analysis of observational studies, clinical trials, and implementation studies. She has co-authored more than 100 peer-reviewed publications, including many in high-impact journals such as JAMA and Lancet Neurology. In addition, Dr. Barnes has received independent research support from a wide range of funders including the NIH, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, and Alzheimer’s Association. Her research focuses on: 1) identification of modifiable risk factors for cognitive impairment and dementia in older adults; 2) development of dementia risk models to estimate the impact of risk reduction strategies and to target interventions toward those who are at greatest risk; and 3) development and evaluation of behavioral interventions to delay onset and slow progression of cognitive impairment and dementia.
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