Tina Sadarangani

Tina Sadarangani is an Assistant Professor at NYU Meyers College of Nursing, where she leads innovative research at the intersection of gerontology, health equity, and aging technology. As an NIH-funded clinician scientist and board-certified adult and geriatric nurse practitioner, she is dedicated to improving care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and their families, particularly underserved and immigrant populations.

• Education: PhD (New York University), MS (University of Pennsylvania), BSN (New York University), BA (Georgetown University)
• Specialties: Gerontology, Health Policy, Chronic Disease, Immigrant Health, Vulnerable Populations, Health Services Research

Her research focuses on adult day services as platforms for chronic disease management, caregiver support, and nutrition in diverse aging populations. She is the creator of CareMobiTM, an award-winning mobile app that enhances communication among family caregivers, healthcare providers, and adult day centers, and The Enlightened Caregiver, a social media movement empowering families to advocate for optimal care.

Prof. Sadarangani’s recent publications reveal a strong trend toward addressing systemic disparities in dementia care, leveraging technology for care coordination, and strengthening community-based long-term care models. Her work emphasizes person-centered outcomes, language access, and data-driven policy solutions to improve care for ethnically diverse older adults.

Scientific Awards & Recognitions:

• Fellow, American Academy of Nursing (FAAN)
• Fellow, Gerontological Society of America (FGSA)
• Fellow, New York Academy of Medicine
• Rising Star Award, National Institute on Aging & American Geriatrics Society (2025)
• NYU Meyers Dean’s Excellence in Research Award (2025)
• Gold Medal, McKnight’s Long-term Care Technology Awards (2024)
• UBS x Luminary Fellow for Women of Color Founders (2024)
• Judge’s Award, National Institute on Aging Start-up Challenge (2023)

She has secured significant NIH funding and leads active projects including DRF TAC: The CareMobi App and Measuring What Matters in adult day services. Her research is widely published in top journals such as American Journal of Public Health and Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association, and she is frequently featured in major media outlets including The New York Times, Associated Press, and US News & World Report.

Prof. Sadarangani is actively involved in national collaborations with the National Adult Day Services Association and the California Association of Adult Day Services. She mentors students and is accepting PhD candidates. Her lab serves as a hub for innovation in age-tech and community-partnered research, with future work focused on scaling CareMobi, improving data systems in long-term care, and advancing health equity through policy and technology.