Nicholas R
- Research Program Mentor
PhD at University of South Carolina
Expertise
Aging and aging-related diseases; maternal and child health; epidemiology; Alzheimer's disease and related dementia; frailty; cognitive decline
Bio
Hello! I am Nicholas Resciniti, and I received my doctorate in Epidemiology from the University of South Carolina. My research interest generally includes understanding factors associated with physical and cognitive aging, with an emphasis on risk factors causing microbiome disruption (dysbiosis) and how those factors are associated with aging-related physical and cognitive dysfunction. Additionally, I love a collaborative environment where those involved in the project can share ideas and learn from each other. Lastly, my current job has allowed me to expand my breath and depth of knowledge to the maternal and child health populations. My personal interests are generally around sports! My favorite sports to play are hockey and volleyball, and my favorite sports to watch are football, hockey, and basketball. When I am not playing sports, I love to watch TV, with my favorite genre being psychological thrillers.Project ideas
Sleep Among Socio-Demographic Groups and the Association with Dementia
Poor sleep and sleep quality have been found to be associated with an increased risk of developing dementia; however, there is not much research exploring how sleep among different socio-demographic factors may be associated with dementia. This project will use data from NHANES - a free, publicly available, nationally-representative sample - to explore how reported sleep differed by socio-demographic factors and how that is associated with dementia.
Does Frailty Differ by Mental, Physical, and Socio-Demographic Factors?
Frailty phenotype is described as an aging-related syndrome of physiological decline (e.g., decreased strength, ability to walk, and get up). Those with frailty are at risk of adverse health outcomes. Therefore, understanding what factors increase the chances of developing frailty could be important to intervene and help to stop or delay the onset of frailty. To explore mental, physical, and socio-demographic factors that could be associated with frailty, we will use NHANES data to explore this.
Trends of Postpartum Depression Among New Mothers: Stratified Analysis
With mental health being one of the leading causes of pregnancy-related mortality in the United States, understanding how postpartum depression has changed over time within and between populations is important to help population differently.