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Adam Spira is a Professor at Johns Hopkins University with joint appointments in the Department of Mental Health and Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in the School of Medicine. He serves as Core Faculty in the Johns Hopkins Center on Aging and Health and has been recognized with multiple teaching and research awards.
- Education: PhD (West Virginia University, 2004), MA (West Virginia University, 2001), BA (SUNY Stony Brook, 1998)
- Licensed Psychologist in Maryland (#04619)
His research focuses on sleep disturbances as risk factors for cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease, with additional interests in psychopathology, aging-related health outcomes, and circadian rhythms. Analysis of his 15 most recent articles reveals strong themes in neurodegeneration, sleep-brain health interactions, and objective sleep measurement using actigraphy.
Key scientific contributions include:
- Insomnia Section Investigator Award, American Academy of Sleep Medicine (2013)
- Fellow, Gerontological Society of America (2015)
- NIH Loan Repayment Program (2007)
Current projects include MIND-AD (microbial impact on neurodegeneration), Look AHEAD Sleep (sleep-disordered breathing and dementia risk), and digital biomarker detection for Alzheimer's disease. His work spans epidemiology, neuroimaging, and public health policy applications.
