May A. Beydoun

Center for Devices and Radiological Health

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May A. Beydoun is a leading epidemiologist whose research focuses on the intersection of nutrition, aging, and cognitive health, with a particular emphasis on the role of diet in preventing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Her major contributions include elucidating how dietary patterns, such as the Mediterranean diet, and specific nutrients like antioxidants and B vitamins, influence cognitive decline and brain aging. Beydoun’s work has been highly influential, with her most-cited papers collectively garnering thousands of citations, reflecting their impact on public health and nutritional neuroscience. Notably, she has also investigated the complications associated with surgical treatments for sleep-disordered breathing, as seen in her 2018 study on hospitalized U.S. adults (9 citations), broadening her scope to include sleep health. Her research has shaped dietary guidelines and interventions aimed at preserving cognitive function in older adults. Beydoun’s achievements include numerous awards and consistent funding from the National Institutes of Health, underscoring her role as a pivotal figure in understanding how lifestyle factors can mitigate age-related cognitive decline.