Sandra Davis

Sandra Davis, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine & Geriatrics at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, part of the University of North Texas Health Science Center. She holds expertise in cardiovascular physiology, neurodegenerative diseases, and aging-related research. Her work focuses on mechanisms of cerebral perfusion in elderly adults, cognitive testing in aging populations, and the impact of physical activity on cardiovascular health in older adults.

Education:

• MD, Texas Tech University Health Science Center
• BA in Biochemistry, University of Texas at Austin

Research Interests:

• Investigating cardiovascular adaptations during systemic hypotension in elderly adults
• Role of physical activity in improving cardiac and baroreflex function in aging populations
• Neurological and cognitive changes in preclinical Alzheimer’s disease
• Practice effects and age-related variations in cognitive testing

Sponsored Projects:

• Intermittent Hypoxia Training (NIA-funded, 2022–2025)
• Global Alzheimer's Platform Trial-Ready Cohort (2020–2023)
• AHEAD 3-45 Study (2020–2024)
• Combination Anti-Amyloid Therapy for Preclinical Alzheimer’s (2019–2021)

Awards: No specific awards listed, but her research has garnered attention with over 3 readers on Mendeley for select publications.

Collaborations: Active in multi-institutional studies, including collaborations with the University of Southern California and NIA-funded projects.