Current News and Events

June 3, 2025
- The Institute will be hosting a screening of the Caregiving documentary in Lisner Auditorium. Stay tuned for the invite link and more information!

April 10, 2025
- In collaboration with PHSA for National Public Health Week, the Institute hosted a screening and discussion of PBS & WETA's new Caregiving documentary. Panelists included members Dr. Melinda Power and Dr. Christina Prather, Professor Alison Barkoff, and Dean Brenner.
March 19, 2025
- The Institute hosted a Lunch and Learn featuring GW alumni Erin Bennett, where she talked about early career experiences and offered advice to current students.

February 27, 2025
- Institute director Dr. Melinda Power hosted an Ask me Anything chat, where students asked about her career, current research projects, and life!

March 14, 2025
- Dr. Antonio Puente presented on the current state of Alzheimer's disease diagnosis.
February 14, 2025
- Our Institute faculty had the opportunity to meet each other and share their current research interests and projects.
January 10, 2025
- Dr. Lorens Helmchen presented on a new pilot grant that uses AI tools to analyze speech in elderly adults to detect changes in mood and mental acuity.
December 13, 2024
- Dr. Christina Prather gave Institute members an overview of the CMS GUIDE program.
November 15, 2024
- Institute members met to review the past year's achievements and plans for the new school year!

Stay tuned for more upcoming events!