Helena Blumen

Helena Blumen is a cognitive scientist that examines the interrelationship between cognitive and physical functions and brain health in aging – and the earliest stages of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. She is particularly interested in potentially modifiable risk factors of cognitive decline and dementia – including physical inactivity and social disconnection/isolation. Her research has been continuously supported by the National Institute of Health since 2008. She currently serves as Professor and Vice Chair of Research in the Department of Neurology at Stony Brook University. She also directs the Social, Cognitive and Physical Functions in Aging lab (aka Blumen Aging Lab).