Area of research
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine · Health
Research interest
Research focused on Demography and Obstructive sleep apnea, with related work in Physical activity, Atrial fibrillation, Stroke (engine). Notable publications include 'Racial Differences in Plasma Levels of N-Terminal Pro–B-Type Natriuretic Peptide and Outcomes', 'Ideal cardiovascular health, glycaemic status and incident type 2 diabetes mellitus: the REasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) study', and 'Walk Score and objectively measured physical activity within a national cohort'.
Circulating Biomarkers of Neurodegeneration and Risk of Cognitive Impairment
History of obstructive sleep apnea associated with incident cognitive impairment in white but not black individuals in a US national cohort study
Childhood Residential Mobility and Mental and Physical Health in Later Life: Findings From the Reasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) Study
Association between psychosocial factors and C-reactive protein across income, race, and sex.
Sedentary Behavior and Physical Functioning in Middle-Age and Older Adults Living in the United States: The Reasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke Study
Socioeconomic status and psychological stress: Examining intersection with race, sex and US geographic region in the REasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke study
Objectively Measured Physical Activity and the Risk of Atrial Fibrillation (from the REGARDS Study)
Pediatric dental care use and parent- or caregiver-rated oral health among Alabama children enrolled in Medicaid
Ideal cardiovascular health, glycaemic status and incident type 2 diabetes mellitus: the REasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) study
Walk Score and objectively measured physical activity within a national cohort
Race, Sex, Age, and Regional Differences in the Association of Obstructive Sleep Apnea With Atrial Fibrillation: Reasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke Study
Racial Differences in Plasma Levels of N-Terminal Pro–B-Type Natriuretic Peptide and Outcomes