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Alexandra M. Hajduk, PhD, MPH is a Research Scientist in Geriatric Medicine at Yale School of Medicine, serving as Associate Director of the Training Program in Geriatric Clinical Epidemiology & Aging-related Research and Deputy Director of Scientific Affairs at the Office of Student Research. Her work focuses on optimizing outcomes for elderly patients with cardiovascular conditions and understanding long-term effects of acute illnesses like AMI and COVID-19. She also leads educational initiatives such as the Populations & Methods course in the YSM curriculum.
Education: Postdoctoral Fellowship at Yale SOM (2017), PhD from University of Massachusetts Medical School (2014), MPH from University of Connecticut (2009), BS from Northeastern University (2007).
Key research areas include post-AMI functional recovery, geriatric syndrome identification, and physician-scientist identity formation. Recent studies examine racial disparities in AMI care and social determinants of post-hospitalization outcomes. She collaborates with prominent researchers like Dr. Harlan Krumholz and Dr. Thomas Gill on major NIH-funded projects.
Current grants include a Pepper Center award for studying aging mechanisms. Awards include a 2022 Yale SOM Pilot Award. Active clinical trials focus on mobility monitoring (ROAMM trial) and post-COVID rehabilitation strategies.
Professional service roles include advising student research programs and mentoring early-stage investigators. Her lab works at E.S. Harkness Memorial Hall, collaborating across geriatrics, cardiology, and public health disciplines.