In addition, the Director, Fang Yu, completed a news interview discussing the ASU Roybal Center and how it is addressing aging. https://azpbs.org/horizon/2024/12/asu-roybal-center-cognitive-decline-aging/
Gao, Z., & Yu, F. (2024). Hot Topic | Personalized Fitness Plans via Mobile Health Technology.
BID Core Leads Fang Yu and Rodney Joseph haves submitted a LOI titled “Optimizing Multicomponent Dyadic Interventions in Aging” with Vranceanu, Ana-Maria and Plys, Evan (CONFIDE-AD) to a funding opportunity through Research Collaborative Network (RCCN).
Crance, S., & Yu, F. (2025). Characteristics, needs, and perspectives of individuals living alone with dementia: An integrative review. Health Science Reports, 8, e70348. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39867711/
Vranceanu, A., Kronish, I., Plys, E., Syme, M., Yu, F., Gaugler, J., Rochon, E. (2025). The NIH Stage Model for Behavioral Interventions in Aging: Development, Maturation, Impact and Opportunities for Advancement. The Gerontologist https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40554676/
This free, family-friendly event brought together patients, caregivers, and community members to share the latest research and advancements in Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis and treatment. Hosted at the ASU Health Futures Center, the conference featured expert speakers, interactive sessions, and valuable resources for Alzheimer’s patients. The event provided a welcoming space for learning, connection, and support.
This inaugural symposium brought together leaders from academia, health care, government, and industry to explore how technology can improve health outcomes across Arizona. Attendees engaged in keynote talks, panels, and interactive sessions on AI, digital tools, and public health innovation. The event emphasized collaboration and equity in designing future-ready health solutions. With a focus on chronic disease and digital transformation, the symposium laid the foundation for Arizona’s digital health strategy.
Dr. Ross Andel led a workshop on leveraging mobile applications to promote cognitive health, focusing on the Terrapino app. Participants explored how mobile health tools can support adults with cognitive concerns, especially those living alone or in remote areas. The session highlighted the app's features—cognitive training, activity tracking, and telehealth integration—while discussing its benefits and challenges. The workshop emphasized technology’s role in expanding access to mental health support and research.
Dr. Johanna Drewelies presented a compelling talk on the promise and challenges of integrating multiple study designs in lifespan developmental research. Drawing from her work with the Berlin Aging Study II, she explored how combining data across time scales, settings, and levels of analysis deepens our understanding of human development. Attendees gained insight into the complexities of change over time and the value of interdisciplinary, multi-method approaches in aging research.