02/14/2026
Kimson Johnson, Ph.D., MA, MSW, a researcher who studies how a person’s surroundings and life experiences affect their brain health over time. She is also a past participant of the Alzheimer’s Association Interdisciplinary Summer Research Institute (AA-ISRI). The five-day program helps early career researchers in care interventions and population health to launch a career in dementia science and accelerate breakthroughs in the field. Dr. Johnson was among a small group of researchers chosen to take part.
“AA-ISRI was a transformative experience that sparked new ideas, fostered meaningful collaborations, and supported the development of research proposals central to my work as an early career researcher.”
Dr. Johnson’s research looks at how different parts of a person’s life — such as their home, community, past experiences, social conditions and even major historical events — affect brain health and the risk of Alzheimer’s and other dementias over time.
Her work embodies the mission of the Alzheimer’s Association by advancing scientific discovery, elevating communities and moving toward a world where every individual, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to take control of their brain health.
💜 Join us in thanking Dr. Johnson for her commitment to research that centers equity, acknowledges lived experience, and amplifies community voices in the fight against Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
