Lisa M. Renzi-Hammond

Dr. Lisa M. Renzi-Hammond is a Professor in the Department of Health Promotion & Behavior at the University of Georgia's College of Public Health. She holds the Leonard W. Poon Professorship for Innovation in Public Health and Aging and serves as Director of the Institute of Gerontology and Co-Director of the Cognitive Aging Research and Education (CARE) Center. As Courtesy Faculty in the Department of Psychology and Interdisciplinary Group Lead for Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience in UGA's Integrated Life Sciences, her work bridges multiple disciplines.

• Research Focus: Lifespan sensory/cognitive development, brain structure-function relationships, dementia support, and innovative testing methodologies.
• Affiliations: Institute of Gerontology, CARE Center, Integrated Life Sciences

Her CARE initiative focuses on improving dementia diagnosis education and support. Methodological innovations span infancy to older adulthood populations. Office located at 135 Hudson Hall, Health Sciences Campus.

• Award: Leonard W. Poon Professorship (Innovation in Public Health and Aging)

Grants and advising details not explicitly listed here. Collaborates across departments including Psychology and Neurological Sciences. Office hours available by appointment.