Rhoda Au, PhD
Professor
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
Anatomy & Neurobiology

PhD, University of California, Riverside
MBA, Boston University
BA, Pomona College



Dr. Au’s research interests are focused on aging and dementia, and include relating cardiovascular risk factors, brain MRI measures, and neuropathology to cognitive performance. She is also interested in merging research and technology as the path toward innovative science.

Professor
Boston University School of Public Health
Epidemiology


Investigator
Framingham Heart Study


Member
Boston University
Evans Center for Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research


Graduate Faculty (Primary Mentor of Grad Students)
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Graduate Medical Sciences


Professor
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
Medicine
Biomedical Genetics



Expanding the Pipeline to Graduate Research in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (EPGRAD) Program
04/01/2023 - 01/31/2028 (Multi-PI)
PI: Rhoda Au, PhD
The George Washington University NIH NIA
1R25AG081177-01

Physical Activity over the Adult Life Course and Cognitive Resilience to Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
12/01/2022 - 11/30/2027 (Key Person / Mentor)
PI: Phillip Hwang, PhD, MPH
NIH/National Institutes of Health
1K01AG080119-01

Maximizing interoperability across multiple data types
06/05/2023 - 06/04/2026 (PI)
Gates Ventures


Precision Monitoring and Assessment in the Framingham Study: Cognitive, MRI, Genetic and Biomarker Precursors of AD & Dementia
09/15/2020 - 05/31/2025 (Multi-PI)
PI: Rhoda Au, PhD
NIH/National Institute on Aging
5U19AG068753-04

Diagnostics Accelerator (DxA) Speech & Language Consortium: Harmonized Repository for the Exploration of Speech and Language Biomarkers for Neurodegenerative Disease
04/19/2022 - 04/19/2025 (PI)
Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation


Alzheimer’s Disease Digital Biomarker Discovery: Framingham Cognitive Aging and Dementia Study.
01/15/2021 - 12/31/2024 (PI)
Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation


Integrated Digital Technology Platform for Optimization of Precision Brain Health
07/01/2020 - 06/30/2024 (Multi-PI)
PI: Rhoda Au, PhD
American Heart Association


Utilizing Technology and AI Approaches to Facilitate Independence and Resilience in Older Adults
06/01/2023 - 05/31/2024 (Multi-PI)
PI: Rhoda Au, PhD
Johns Hopkins University NIH NIA
5P30AG073104-03

Establishing a Brain Health Index
10/01/2022 - 04/30/2024 (Subcontract PI)
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc NIH NINDS
7RF1NS120947-02

Precision Brain Health Monitoring for Alzheimer's Disease Risk Detection in the Framingham Study
05/01/2021 - 04/30/2024 (Multi-PI)
PI: Rhoda Au, PhD
NIH/National Institute on Aging
3RF1AG072654-01S2

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Yr Title Project-Sub Proj Pubs
2024 Expanding the Pipeline to Graduate Research in Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (EPGRAD) Program 5R25AG081177-02
2023 Expanding the Pipeline to Graduate Research in Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (EPGRAD) Program 1R25AG081177-01
2023 Precision Brain Health Monitoring for Alzheimer's Disease Risk Detection in the Framingham Study: Black & AA Recruitment Supplement 3RF1AG072654-01S2
2023 Clinical Core 5U19AG068753-04-8053
2023 Precision Monitoring and Assessment in the Framingham Study: Cognitive, MRI, Genetic and Biomarker Precursors of AD & Dementia 5U19AG068753-04
2022 Precision Brain Health Monitoring for Alzheimer's Disease Risk Detection in the Framingham Study 3RF1AG072654-01S1
2022 Clinical Core 5U19AG068753-03-8036
2022 Precision Monitoring and Assessment in the Framingham Study: Cognitive, MRI, Genetic and Biomarker Precursors of AD & Dementia 5U19AG068753-03
2021 Precision Brain Health Monitoring for Alzheimer's Disease Risk Detection in the Framingham Study 1RF1AG072654-01
2021 Precision Monitoring and Assessment in the Framingham Study: Cognitive, MRI, Genetic and Biomarker Precursors of AD & Dementia 3U19AG068753-02S2
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  1. Ding H, Liu C, Li Y, Ang TFA, Devine S, Liu Y, Au R, Doraiswamy PM. Sex-specific blood biomarkers linked to memory changes in middle-aged adults: The Framingham Heart Study. Alzheimers Dement (Amst). 2024; 16(1):e12569.View Related Profiles. PMID: 38545543; PMCID: PMC10966919; DOI: 10.1002/dad2.12569;
     
  2. Ding H, Wang B, Hamel AP, Karjadi C, Ang TFA, Au R, Lin H. Exploring cognitive progression subtypes in the Framingham Heart Study. Alzheimers Dement (Amst). 2024; 16(1):e12574.View Related Profiles. PMID: 38515438; PMCID: PMC10955221; DOI: 10.1002/dad2.12574;
     
  3. Frank B, Bandyopadhyay S, Dion C, Formanski E, Matusz E, Penney D, Davis R, O'Connor MK, Au R, Amini S, Rashidi P, Tighe P, Libon DJ, Price CC. A Network Analysis of Digital Clock Drawing for Command and Copy Conditions. Assessment. 2024 Mar 18; 10731911241236336.View Related Profiles. PMID: 38494894
     
  4. Panitch R, Sahelijo N, Hu J, Nho K, Bennett DA, Lunetta KL, Au R, Stein TD, Farrer LA, Jun GR. APOE genotype-specific methylation patterns are linked to Alzheimer disease pathology and estrogen response. Transl Psychiatry. 2024 Feb 29; 14(1):129.View Related Profiles. PMID: 38424036; PMCID: PMC10904829; DOI: 10.1038/s41398-024-02834-x;
     
  5. Ding H, Kim M, Searls E, Sunderaraman P, De Anda-Duran I, Low S, Popp Z, Hwang PH, Li Z, Goyal K, Hathaway L, Monteverde J, Rahman S, Igwe A, Kolachalama VB, Au R, Lin H. Digital neuropsychological measures by defense automated neurocognitive assessment: reference values and clinical correlates. Front Neurol. 2024; 15:1340710.View Related Profiles. PMID: 38426173; PMCID: PMC10902432; DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2024.1340710;
     
  6. Young CB, Smith V, Karjadi C, Grogan SM, Ang TFA, Insel PS, Henderson VW, Sumner M, Poston KL, Au R, Mormino EC. Speech patterns during memory recall relates to early tau burden across adulthood. Alzheimers Dement. 2024 Feb 13.View Related Profiles. PMID: 38348772
     
  7. Wei R, Ganglberger W, Sun H, Hadar PN, Gollub RL, Pieper S, Billot B, Au R, Eugenio Iglesias J, Cash SS, Kim S, Shin C, Westover MB, Joseph Thomas R. Linking brain structure, cognition, and sleep: insights from clinical data. Sleep. 2024 Feb 08; 47(2). PMID: 37950486; PMCID: PMC10851868; DOI: 10.1093/sleep/zsad294;
     
  8. Sunderaraman P, De Anda-Duran I, Karjadi C, Peterson J, Ding H, Devine SA, Shih LC, Popp Z, Low S, Hwang PH, Goyal K, Hathaway L, Monteverde J, Lin H, Kolachalama VB, Au R. Design and Feasibility Analysis of a Smartphone-Based Digital Cognitive Assessment Study in the Framingham Heart Study. J Am Heart Assoc. 2024 Jan 16; 13(2):e031348.View Related Profiles. PMID: 38226510; PMCID: PMC10926817; DOI: 10.1161/JAHA.123.031348;
     
  9. Popp Z, Low S, Igwe A, Rahman MS, Kim M, Khan R, Oh E, Kumar A, De Anda-Duran I, Ding H, Hwang PH, Sunderaraman P, Shih LC, Lin H, Kolachalama VB, Au R. Shifting From Active to Passive Monitoring of Alzheimer Disease: The State of the Research. J Am Heart Assoc. 2024 Jan 16; 13(2):e031247.View Related Profiles. PMID: 38226518; PMCID: PMC10926806; DOI: 10.1161/JAHA.123.031247;
     
  10. De Anda-Duran I, Sunderaraman P, Searls E, Moukaled S, Jin X, Popp Z, Karjadi C, Hwang PH, Ding H, Devine S, Shih LC, Low S, Lin H, Kolachalama VB, Bazzano L, Libon DJ, Au R. Comparing Cognitive Tests and Smartphone-Based Assessment in 2 US Community-Based Cohorts. J Am Heart Assoc. 2024 Jan 16; 13(2):e032733.View Related Profiles. PMID: 38226519; PMCID: PMC10926794; DOI: 10.1161/JAHA.123.032733;
     
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Bar chart showing 261 publications over 25 distinct years, with a maximum of 24 publications in 2023

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aging
Alzheimer's disease
cognitive function
dementia
mild cognitive impairment
neuropsychological testing
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