Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 12:00pm
Title: "What if Perseverance is Dangerous for Brain Health? Effect of Active Coping and Grit on Subjective Cognitive Decline in Black American Males."
Speaker: Candidus (Candi) Nwakasi, Ph.D., MSPH
Dr. Candidus (Candi) Nwakasi is an Assistant Professor of Gerontology in Human Development and Family Sciences. He has an undergraduate degree in applied biochemistry and graduate degrees in public health and social gerontology. His previous work experience before joining academia spanned medical, pharmaceutical, and non-profit sectors. He is a co-founder of Black in Gerontology and Geriatrics (BIGG), an organization that works to amplify Black people's voices and efforts in the aging field. He is on PACE-RI’s board, and the editorial boards of the Journal of Aging Studies, and the Journal of Aging and Social Policy. His research program focuses on cancer survivorship, cognitive decline, caregiving, and sociocultural factors influencing healthcare access.
Location:
UConn Health, Administrative Services Building,
2nd Floor, Center on Aging Conference Room
263 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06032
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For more information, contact: Laura Masi at masi@uchc.edu