Department of Epidemiology

Epidemiology of Brain Resilience to Aging

University of Pittsburgh eBRAIN Group

The eBRAIN research group coordinates and analyzes studies that focus on the interplay between brain integrity and function in a variety of neuroepidemiological studies. We apply brain imaging methods in population studies, study risk factors, utilize cognitive and mobility measures, characterize central & peripheral contributors to function.

Snow Much to Celebrate at the PNA Winter Social!

The PNA gathered for the annual Winter Social filled with shared food, shared successes, and shared hopes for the year to come!
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Bringing in 2026 with friends, family, and FUN!

Here's to a fresh start and all the possibilities a new year brings. The PNA is stepping into 2026 with gratitude for the lessons of the past year and hope for growth, joy, and meaningful moments ahead. Wishing everyone a wonderful beginning to a truly great year!
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Happy New Year!!

As 2026 begins, let us take a look at all our PNA Trainees accomplished in 2025! PNA Published Manuscripts of 2025 Witonsky, K., Zhu, X., Rosso, A. L., Newman, A., & Rosano, C. (2025). Joint Pain and Leisure-Time Physical Activity: Cross-Sectional Findings From...
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Tobago and Pittsburgh Friendship nearly 30 years later

Dr. Caterina Rosano met with Secretary of Health, Wellness and Social Protection, Dr. Faith Brebnor to discuss Advance Dementia and Alzheimer's Research in Tobago. The Tobago Health Study, a project focused on assessing cognitive aging in women of African ancestry,...
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GSA 2025 Comes to a Close

Members of eBrain (Dr. Meredith Phillips, Erica Fan, Dr. Andrea Rosso and Greta Cheng) presented in their session "Social Determinants of Cognitive and Brain Aging: novel approaches and new findings". Congratulations to all participants of the GSA 2025 Scientific...
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Collaboration is a Foundation of PNA

For the PNA, collaborative practice and review go beyond the city limits of Pittsburgh. Several of our members are preparing to present at this year's Gerontological Society of America's Annual Scientific Meeting. Group worked in unison to provide insightful...
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Write, Reflect, and Refine our Research

In our PNA Writing Group, our students are encouraged to provide support, create accountability amongst peers, and learn from one another.  
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Ending Summer with our PNA Social!

PNA said goodbye to Summer 25', sharing what was accomplished over the last few months. Along with great conversation and food, our team congratulated and thanked predoctoral trainee Shruthi Venkatesh for her time on our Training Grant!
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Our trainees’ stories are in the media!

Visit the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette to dive into publications written by past trainees! Kraynak, T. E. (2023, December 3). How your brain ages, and some ways … Pittsburgh...
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The Hidden Link between Racism and Alzheimer’s Risk

Dr. Andrea Rosso and Dr. Beth Shaaban shared their expertise with Scientific American on how Racial Discrimination can be linked to higher risks of an Alzheimer's diagnosis. The article, published by journalist Jyoti Madhusoodanan, can be found in How Racial...
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