Attending this workshop will empower participants with essential knowledge about brain health and Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD), highlighting disparities and risk factors affecting African American/Black women. Gain insights into the UCSD Black Women Inflammation and Tau Study (BWITS) and explore recruitment opportunities to make an impact.
Dr. Michelle Jackson is a dual board-certified Adult and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with nearly 15 years of clinical experience. Dr. Jackson received her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from UC San Diego and her Master of Science in Nursing and Post-Master’s Certificate from Yale University and UC San Francisco, respectively. In 2022, Dr. Jackson graduated from the University of San Diego with a PhD in nursing. Her research interests include mental health of older adults, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), Alzheimer's Disease Related Dementias (ADRD), health equity, and cultural competency in healthcare.
