Projects and Grants per year
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Research Interests
Neuroepidemiology, Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, multiple proteinopathy, longitudinal studies, causal inference, clinical trials, social determinants of health
Courses Taught
EPI 717, Introduction to Causal Inference
EPI 715, Advanced Research Methods in Biostatistics and Epidemiology
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, University Of Kentucky
2013
Master of Public Health, University Of Kentucky
2006
Master of Arts, University Of Kentucky
2002
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Role of APOE in Diabetes-Related Risk for AD
Despa, F. (PI), Abner, E. (CoI), Despa, S. (CoI) & Verma, N. (CoI)
2/1/25 → 1/31/28
Project: Research project
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FY25 UK College of Public Health/EHDI
Abner, E. (PI)
KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services
10/28/24 → 6/30/25
Project: Research project
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Comprehensive Gene-Environment Interactions on Alzheimer's Disease
Wu, X. (PI), Abner, E. (CoI), Fardo, D. (CoI), Katsumata, Y. (CoI) & Nelson, P. (CoI)
8/1/24 → 7/31/26
Project: Research project
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Emerging role of PAD4 mediated TDP-43 citrullination in the neuropathology of LATE and Alzheimer’s Disease Related Dementias
Selenica, M.-L. (PI), Abner, E. (CoI), Lee, D. (CoI), Nelson, P. (CoI) & Norris, C. (CoI)
2/15/24 → 1/31/29
Project: Research project
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Gabapentin Prescription and Health-Related Outcomes in Older Adults
Oh, G. Y. (PI), Abner, E. (CoI), Chen, J. (CoI), Freeman, P. (CoI), Moga, D. (CoI) & Talbert, J. (CoI)
12/15/23 → 11/30/25
Project: Research project
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Plasma S100β is a predictor for pathology and cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease
Nehra, G., Maloney, B. J., Smith, R. R., Chumboatong, W., Abner, E. L., Nelson, P. T., Bauer, B. & Hartz, A. M. S., Dec 2025, In: Fluids and Barriers of the CNS. 22, 1, 4.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Association of Physical Frailty and Cognitive Function in a Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study of American Older Adults
Karanth, S., Braithwaite, D., Katsumata, Y., Duara, R., Norrod, P., Aukhil, I. & Abner, E., Jan 1 2024, In: Gerontology. 70, 1, p. 48-58 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access8 Scopus citations -
Decentralized clinical trials for medications to reduce the risk of dementia: Consensus report and guidance
Clinical Trial Methodology Working review group members, Jul 2024, In: Alzheimer's and Dementia. 20, 7, p. 4625-4634 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Scopus citations -
Different cohort, disparate results: Selection bias is a key factor in autopsy cohorts
Gauthreaux, K., Kukull, W. A., Nelson, K. B., Mock, C., Chen, Y. C., Chan, K. C. G., Fardo, D. W., Katsumata, Y., Abner, E. L. & Nelson, P. T., Jan 2024, In: Alzheimer's and Dementia. 20, 1, p. 266-277 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access12 Scopus citations -
Exploratory Mass Spectrometry of Cerebrospinal Fluid from Persons with Autopsy-Confirmed LATE-NC
Gal, J., Vary, C., Gartner, C. A., Jicha, G. A., Abner, E. L., Ortega, Y. S., Choucair, I., Wilcock, D. M., Nelson, R. S. & Nelson, P. T., Sep 2024, In: Journal of Molecular Neuroscience. 74, 3, 65.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review