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Yuriko Katsumata, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biostatistics at the University of Kentucky, affiliated with the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging. Her work is closely integrated with the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC), where she contributes to multidisciplinary studies on dementia, aging, and neurodegeneration.
Her research interests span biostatistics, aging, Alzheimer's disease, biomarker development, inflammation, metabolism, and traumatic brain injury. These areas align with ongoing projects at the Sanders-Brown Center, including research on LATE (Limbic-predominant Age-related TDP-43 Encephalopathy), Down Syndrome, and dementia risk factors.
The trends in her research focus—though specific publications are not listed—indicate a strong emphasis on statistical modeling in neurodegenerative disease progression, clinical data management, and biomarker validation in aging populations.
- Member, Sanders-Brown Center on Aging
- Contributor, Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC)
- Affiliated with research cores including Clinical, Data Management and Statistics, and Biomarker cores
Dr. Katsumata is involved in collaborative research and training initiatives, including the T32 Training Grant and the Scholar Training Program. While no formal advisees are listed, her role in education and data science supports trainees and researchers across neuroscience and public health disciplines. She operates within a robust research ecosystem focused on brain health, dementia prevention, and translational aging science.
Her work is supported through institutional and center-level grants associated with the ADRC and developmental research projects. She contributes to major initiatives such as TRIAD and Mind Matters Health Fair, promoting community engagement and dementia awareness.
Dr. Katsumata is part of the research teams at the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging and the Healthy Kentucky Research Building, where interdisciplinary collaboration drives innovation in aging and cognitive health.
