Olivio Clay

Dr. Olivio Clay is Professor of Psychology and Director of Developmental Psychology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. His research addresses racial and ethnic health disparities in older adults, with particular focus on caregiving stress, diabetes management, healthcare access, and cognitive-mobility relationships.

His work examines racial differences in physical/mental health trajectories and caregiver resilience, seeking to identify mediators of health disparities and develop targeted interventions. Methodologically, he specializes in advanced statistical modeling of longitudinal data from large cohort studies.

Dr. Clay completed all his degrees at UAB (BS, MS, PhD) and maintains a strong focus on community-engaged research. His work has been featured in the Birmingham Times for its impact on Alzheimer's patients and caregivers.