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Dr Andrew Kiselica
Name:
Dr Andrew Kiselica
Job title:
Associate Professor
Place of work / study:
University of Georgia
Area of Research:
Detecting cognitive decline in preclinical Alzheimer’s disease
How is your work funded:
I have had research funding from the National Academy of Neuropsychology, the Alzheimer’s Association, the NIH, and Gates Ventures
Tell us a little about yourself:
I am an Associate Professor in the Institute of Gerontology and a board certified clinical neuropsychologist in the Cognitive Aging Research and Education Centre at the University of Georgia. I also serve as Co Chair of the International Neuropsychological Society Dementia Special Interest Group, where I lead an international working group on objective subtle cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease.
Since 2019, I have maintained continuous research funding from the NIH, the Alzheimer’s Association, and Gates Ventures, contributing to over 80 publications focused on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. My research interests include expanding screening for dementia in rural communities, improving the assessment of cognitive decline in preclinical Alzheimer’s disease, and exploring the relationship between technology use and dementia risk.
Alongside my research, I provide clinical services, education, and outreach to older adults through the CARE Centre.
Tell us a fun fact about yourself:
To my knowledge, my wife and I are the only the people to have been married in the Redbud Atrium in the Grand Canyon. Our ceremony was done by a river guide on a rafting trip 🙂
Why did you choose to work in dementia?
While I was in my PhD program in clinical psychology, both my grandfathers developed dementia. Watching their declines and the difficulties my family had in caring for them inspired me to become a clinical neuropsychology focused on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
What single piece of advise would you give to an early career researcher?
One thing that has helped me feel much more comfortable in my career has been taking time to learn personal finance. After reading several books on this topic, I felt better prepared to enter job negotiations, deal with professional changes, and handle geopolitical uncertainty. It also helped me with many aspects of my job, like handling grant budgets.
What book are you reading right now? Would you recommend it?
I just finished The Will of the Many and would highly recommend it!
Favourite film of all time?
Hell or High Water
Favourite ways to unplug and unwind?
Hiking
What’s the best decision you ever made?
Having children
What’s your favourite vacation spot?
Stockholm, Sweden
Do you collect anything?
No
