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Dr. Sarah E. Tom is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health. Her primary research focuses on using methods from demography and epidemiology to study the risks and resilience factors associated with dementia and cognitive decline in older adults from a life course perspective. Dr. Tom has a particular interest in leveraging existing data sources and applying formal demography methods to epidemiologic studies. Her work also explores modifiable risk factors and the consequences of sleep health on older adults, including prescription drug utilization among the Medicare population. Her research aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of the factors affecting health outcomes in aging populations. Dr. Tom is committed to improving community health and healthcare policy through her academic work.
Department of Anthropology (GSAS)