PhD, MS
School of Medicine and Public Health l Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology
Hometown: Bonn, Germany
Dr. Natascha Merten is a Scientist in the Okonkwo Lab within the Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology and an Honorary Affiliate in the Department of Population Health Sciences. Dr. Merten is also the Director of the EpiSense Program within the Department of Population Health Sciences. As a psychologist (MS) and aging epidemiologist (PhD) by training Dr. Merten’s research focuses on human brain aging. She aims to assess aging with a holistic approach through investigating general aging processes that affect multiple domains of brain aging focusing on sensory and cognitive aging and dementia. Understanding shared etiological pathways and identifying common modifiable risk factors has the potential to improve prevention and treatment strategies for a wide range of age-related diseases.
Dr. Merten can also present in German. Prefers to give in-person talks only.