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Sara J. Czaja, Ph.D., is the Gladys and Roland Harriman Professor of Medicine and Professor of Gerontology and the Director of the Center on Aging and Behavioral Research in the Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Care at Weill Cornell Medicine. She has extensive experience in Aging research both theoretical and applied, and coordination and leadership of multi-site collaborations. She is the PI of the NIA funded multi-site Center for Research and Education on Aging and Technology Enhancement (CREATE) and the Co-Director of the ENHANCE (Enhancing Neurocognitive Health, Abilities, Networks, & Community Engagement) Center, funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research, with a focus on how technology can support older adults living with cognitive impairment. Her research interests include aging and cognition, aging and healthcare informatics, caregiving, human-computer interaction, training, and functional assessment. She is a fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA), the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society and the Gerontological Society of America. She also served as a member of the National Academy of Science Board on Human Systems Integration. She is a Past President of Division 20 (Adult Development and Aging) of APA and recently served on the Institute of Medicine Committee on Healthy Cognitive Aging and the Institute of Medicine Committee on Family Caregivers of Older Adults.

Highlights

  1. 1
    Frontiers in psychology · 2021
    SCSara CzajaJMJerad Moxley
    PMID: 34675843PMCID: PMC8525598DOIFirst author200 citations
  2. 2
    The journals of gerontology. Series B, Psychological sciences and social sciences · 2022
    JMJerad MoxleySCSara Czaja
    PMID: 34473247PMCID: PMC9255933DOISenior author124 citations
  3. 3
    Innovation in aging · 2022
    WRWalter Richard BootSCSara Czaja
    PMID: 35592668PMCID: PMC9113189DOISenior author85 citations

Publications

262 publications

Funding

30 grantsView NIH portfolio on RePORTER ↗

Active

11 grants
  • MPI
    The Weill Cornell Medicine Research Training Program in Behavioral Geriatrics
    National Institute on Aging · 2021–2031· 2 renewals
    T32AG049666-11
  • PI
    Enhance II
    Administration for Community Living · 2024–2029
    90REGE0028-03-00
  • MPI
    Adaptation and Pilot Testing of a Tablet-Based Physical Activity Intervention for Frail and Pre-Frail Older Adults with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
    National Institute on Aging · 2024–2029 · via Hospital for Special SurgeryCareer
    K23AG088502-02
  • Co-I
    Primary Care Screening and Intervention for Elder Neglect in Patients with Dementia: An Evidence-Based Approach
    National Institute on Aging · 2022–2028
    R61AG079012-01
  • MPI
    Reducing the chasm in behavioral health care for older adults with cancer: Development of the Center for Implementation Research in Cancer in Later Life (CIRCL)
    National Cancer Institute · 2023–2028 · via Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
    R33CA277833-04
  • Co-I
    A Mobile Intervention for Suicide Prevention For Middle-aged And Older Adults After a Suicide-Related Hospitalization
    National Institute of Mental Health · 2022–2027
    R61MH128516-02
  • PI
    Consulting Agreement for Carson Chen (CREATE V_P01AG073090_eff 6/1/24)
    Temporary Sponsor · 2024–2027Contract
    CA-243379-26
  • Sub-PI
    A Social Engaging Restorative Virtual Environment (SERVE) Volunteer Intervention to Support Social Engagement and Well-Being in Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment
    National Institute on Aging · 2023–2027 · via Cornell University - Ithaca
    R01AG082831-04
  • PI
    Center for Research and Education on Aging and Technology Enhancement - CREATE
    National Institute on Aging · 2022–2027· 2 renewals
    P01AG073090-04S1
  • MPI
    A technology-based psychosocial intervention to support social engagement and well-being in adults aging with HIV
    National Institute on Aging · 2022–2026
    R21AG074832-02
  • PI
    The Center for Enhancing Neurocognitive Health, Abilities, Networks, & Community Engagement (ENHANCE).
    Administration for Community Living · 2019–2026
    90REGE0012-05-02
Completed grants (19)
  • Co-I
    Planning Advance Care Together (PACT) to Improve Engagement in Advance Care Planning among Advanced Cancer Patients
    National Cancer Institute · 2020–2025 · via Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center· 3 renewals
    R37CA246703-03
  • MPI
    Reducing the chasm in behavioral health care for older adults with cancer: Development of the Center for Implementation Research in Cancer in Later Life (CIRCL)
    NCI · 2023–2025 · via NIH RePORTER
    R21CA277833-02
  • MPI
    A communication-based intervention for early stage dementia patient-caregiver dyads to increase engagement in advance care planning and reduce caregiver burden
    National Institute on Aging · 2021–2025
    R21AG070501-02
  • Co-I
    Innovative Multicomponent Medication Management Program for Use by Older Adults with Dementia and Their Caregivers
    National Institute on Aging · 2019–2024· 2 renewals
    P30AG022845-17S1
  • MPI
    Improving Remote Use of Emotion Regulation Techniques in a Psychosocial Intervention For Older Adults With aMCI
    National Institute on Aging · 2020–2024
    R01AG050514-05S1
  • PI
    An Integrated Research Program to Support Caregivers of Older Adults with Dementia
    Cornell University - Ithaca · 2022–2023
    CU 223197-01
  • MPI
    A non-pharmacological intervention for patients with Alzheimer s disease and family caregivers
    National Institute on Aging · 2018–2023
    R01AG054009-03
  • Sub-PI
    Understanding Factors Influencing Financial Exploitation Among Diverse Samples of Older Adults
    National Institute on Aging · 2018–2023 · via University of Pittsburgh
    R01AG055511-04
  • Co-I
    Engaging Family and Other Unpaid Caregivers of Persons with Dementia in Health Care Delivery: A Model for Chronic and Progressive Disease
    National Institute on Aging · 2020–2022
    R13AG063512-01A1
  • PI
    A Personalized Health Behavior System to Promote Well-Being in Older Adults
    National Institute on Aging · 2018–2022
    R01AG053163-03
  • MPI
    Center for Research and Education on Aging and Technology Enhancement - CREATE IV
    National Institute on Aging · 2018–2022· 3 renewals
    P01AG017211-20
  • PI
    Consulting Agreement for Christy McGuire
    National Institutes of Health · 2018–2020Contract
    CA 192020-01
  • MPI
    Consulting Agreement with UTILITY LLC
    UTILITY, LLC · 2019–2020Contract
    U-LLC 194788
  • Sub-PI
    Elucidating the Necessary Components and Mechanisms of Cognitive Training
    National Institute on Aging · 2018–2020 · via Pennsylvania State University
    U01AG062370-02
  • Sub-PI
    A novel computer-based functional skills assessment and training program
    National Institute on Aging · 2018–2019 · via I-Function, Inc.
    R43AG057238-02
  • Sub-PI
    A Tailored Technology Intervention for Diverse Family Caregivers of AD Patients
    National Institute of Nursing Research · 2018–2019 · via University of Miami
    R01NR014434-05
  • PI
    Improving the Functional Outcomes in Older Adults with Schizophrenia
    NIA · 2012–2015 · via NIH RePORTER
    R21AG041740-02
  • PI
    Improving Meaningful Access of Internet Health Information for Older Adults
    NIH · 2011–2013 · via NIH RePORTER
    R21HS018831-01A1
  • PI
    MULTI-SITE INTERVENTION FOR DIVERSE CAREGIVERS
    NIA · 2001–2005 · via NIH RePORTER
    U01AG020274-03

Clinical research

14 studies

Active

5 studies
  • PI
    ENHANCE II: Virtual Reality Wayfinding Training
    Weill Medical College of Cornell University · OPEN TO ACCRUAL (as of 2026)
  • PI
    Needs Assessment for the Center for Enhancing Neurocognitive Health, Abilities, Networks, and Community Engagement Enhancement II (ENHANCE II)
    Weill Medical College of Cornell University · OPEN TO ACCRUAL (as of 2025)
  • PI
    A Social Engaging Restorative Virtual Environment (SERVE) Volunteer Intervention to Support Social Engagement and Well-Being in Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment
    Cornell University · OPEN TO ACCRUAL (as of 2025)
  • PI
    Center for Research and Education on Aging and Technology Enhancement - CREATE V
    NA · Weill Medical College of Cornell University · OPEN TO ACCRUAL (as of 2023)
    Mild Cognitive Impairment
    NCT05811338
  • PI
    Technology-Delivered Support for Mobility
    Weill Medical College of Cornell University · OPEN TO ACCRUAL (as of 2021)
Completed & closed trials (9)
  • PI
    A Technology System to Support Everyday Living
    Weill Medical College of Cornell University · CLOSED TO ACCRUAL (as of 2026)
  • PI
    A Technology-based Psychosocial Intervention to Support Social Engagement and Well-being in Older Adults With HIV
    NA · Weill Medical College of Cornell University · CLOSED TO ACCRUAL (as of 2025)
    HIV Diagnosis
    NCT06560970
  • PI
    Developing a Communication Intervention to Help People With Memory Challenges and Their Care Partners Engage in Advance Care Planning
    NA · Weill Medical College of Cornell University · CLOSED TO ACCRUAL (as of 2025)
    Alzheimer Disease; Dementia
    NCT05143255
  • PI
    A Technology-Based Multi-Component Intervention for CGs of Individuals with ADRD - BRANYplus Transfer
    Weill Medical College of Cornell University · CLOSED TO ACCRUAL (as of 2025)
  • PI
    Everyday Needs Assessment for Cognitive Tasks (ENACT)
    Administration for Community Living · CLOSED TO ACCRUAL (as of 2025)
  • PI
    Cognitive Support for Prospective Memory
    Weill Medical College of Cornell University · CLOSED TO ACCRUAL (as of 2023)
  • PI
    Usability and Acceptability of a Virtual Reality-based Social Interaction in Older Adults
    Cornell University - Ithaca · CLOSED TO ACCRUAL (as of 2022)
  • PI
    Healthcare Decision-Making Study
    National Institute on Aging · CLOSED TO ACCRUAL (as of 2022)
  • PI
    ENHANCE: Subject Matter Expert Interviews
    Department of Health & Human Services · CLOSED TO ACCRUAL (as of 2020)

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External relationships

Ownership

I-Function, Inc.

Other

I-Function, Inc.