Dr. Adrienne Lee is an NIA K00 postdoctoral fellow and social epidemiologist with expertise in life course methodology and longitudinal research. Her current mentored research with Dr. Amy Kind examines the impact of the life course social exposome on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias. With advanced training in health equity and implementation science, she aims to better understand the accumulation of social and structural risk factors to better serve marginalized populations in the context of cognitive aging.
Adrienne has worked in global HIV programming and research for nearly eight years and previously worked as a clinical trials research coordinator for Phase I-III hematologic oncology therapeutic studies. Through her experiences, she witnessed first-hand the disparities that exist in access, care and treatment options, and ultimately health outcomes, particularly among lower socioeconomic and racial/ethnic minority patients and populations. Observing these inequities motivated Adrienne to pursue her PhD so that she could conduct research that informs strategies aimed at reducing and eliminating health disparities in these populations. Her training and expertise will be advanced by her work and research at CHDR.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Neuroscience and Behavior, Columbia University
Master in Public Health, Epidemiology, San Diego State University
Doctor of Philosophy, Public Health, Epidemiology, Joint Doctoral Program, San Diego State University/University of California-San Diego