Barbara Harty

Barbara Harty is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine & Geriatrics at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, University of North Texas Health Science Center. She specializes in Gerontological Nursing and has practiced in Internal Medicine-Geriatrics for 18 years, focusing on Long Term Care for elderly patients in nursing and assisted living facilities. She mentors 4th-year medical students and geriatric fellows, providing clinical training and didactic education. As a Clinical Research Coordinator, she leads pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical studies in geriatrics and serves as a sub-PI for cardiology research. Her community involvement includes advocacy for Alzheimer's care, guardianship services, and FTD patient/staff education through organizations like the Texas Alzheimer's Research Consortium.

• Education: Bachelor of Nursing (University of Texas at Arlington), Master of Science in Nursing (University of Texas at Arlington).

Her research interests center on aging-related conditions, cognitive health solutions, and improving care for patients with dementia. She has contributed to projects like the Reynolds GET-IT grant and collaborates on national initiatives such as the Alzheimer's Disease State Plan Partnership. Harty’s leadership roles include serving on the UNTHSC IRB for 12 years and multiple state and regional healthcare committees.

Her scholarly work emphasizes translating research into clinical practice, particularly in digital cognitive health tools and optimizing care for vulnerable elderly populations. She actively engages in public education through speaking engagements and institutional partnerships.