Elizabeth Zelinski Ph.D.
Rita and Edward Polusky Chair in Education and Aging
Professor of Gerontology and Psychology
Memory and cognitive changes in the elderly, longitudinal studies, psychology of aging.

The Long Beach Longitudinal Study


Ongoing

Principal Investigator, Longitudinal assessment of cognition in adults. 1994-2005 (grant number R01 AG10569). Goal of project to identify patterns of longitudinal change across a wide range of cognitive abilities, including memory, language, reasoning, vocabulary, speed, and working memory. Second goal is to determine correlates of change in performance, including other cognitive abilities, demographic variables, self reported health and health behaviors, and self reported memory. Continuing continuation submitted.

Preceptor, Multidisciplinary Training in Aging, Eileen Crimmins, PI, NIA, Competing continuation funded as of May 2003 until 2008. Provides training to pre- and postdoctoral students in biological, psychological, social, and health issues in aging by integrating across fields.

Preceptor, Training in Endocrinology and Neurobiology of Aging Caleb Finch, PI, NIA, Competing continuation funded as of May 2002 until 2007. Provides training to pre- and postdoctoral students in endocrinology and neurobiology of aging by integrating across fields.

Co-Principal Investigator, Center for Learning in the Urban Environment (CLUE) (USC-NSF Science of Learning Center). I. Biederman, PI. Submitted 7/1/2005. Funding date:9/2006-9/2011. Total direct cost funds requested: $ 20M.

Co-Investigator, The Development of a Comprehensive Geriatrics Education Program at the USC-Keck School of Medicine, M. Sullivan & A. Abbott, PIs. Submitted 1/6/06. Funding date 7/2006-6/2011. Total direct cost funds requested: $2M.

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