News from the School of Public Health

Exercise training alters brain blood flow and improves cognitive performance in older adults, though not in the way you might think. A new study published by the University of Maryland School of Public Health researchers in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease showed that exercise was associated with improved brain function in a group of adults diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and a decrease in the blood flow in key brain regions.

Exercise training alters brain blood flow and improves cognitive performance in older adults, though not in the way you might think.

A new study published by the University of Maryland School of Public Health researchers in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease showed that exercise was associated with improved brain function in a group of adults diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and a decrease in the blood flow in key brain regions.

University of Maryland Professor Emeritus Robin Sawyer died on Jan. 21 in Charleston, S.C., following a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. The UMD community will celebrate his life and legacy at a memorial service Friday, Feb. 1 at 1 pm in the Memorial Chapel on the College Park campus.

Dr. Sawyer, who taught tens of thousands of students in his popular human sexuality course over the years, was known for his quick wit and compassion. UMD alumni from several generations recognize him as one of their most important mentors and favorite professors.

Dr. Jie Chen, an associate professor of health services administration at the University of Maryland School of Public Health, has received a $1.3 million grant from the National Institute of Aging for a study titled, “Effect of Hospital and Community Care Coordination on Health Care Access, Quality and Equity among Individuals with Risk Factors or Diagnosis of ADRD.” 

Edward Grant received his Master of Public Health degree in 2013 with a concentration in biostatistics. Originally from Buffalo, New York, Edward earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematical Biology from the University of Michigan. Edward serves as the Assistant Director of Biostatistics for DP Clinical Inc.