As a researcher at the University of Pittsburgh and the VA Pittsburgh Technology Enhancing Cognition and Health - Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (TECH-GRECC), my goal is to help older adults age-in-place, particularly those with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD).
I enjoy working with geriatric fellows, internal medicine residents, medical students, and other learners and teaching about geriatric primary care, comprehensive geriatric assessment, aging-in-place, advance care planning and goals of care, healthcare delivery, and Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD).
- BA, Public Health and Social Wellness, Haverford College, 2009
- DO, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2015
- MPH, Jefferson College of Population Health, 2015
- Internal Medicine Residency, Allegheny Health Network, 2018
- Clinical Fellowship, Geriatric Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 2019
Education & Training
O'Donnell AJ, Zhao X, Parr A, Aspinall S, Anderson TS. Early Outcomes of Lecanemab for Alzheimer's Disease in the Veterans Health Administration. J Clin Med. 2025 Nov 21;14(23):8277. PMID: 41375579.
O'Donnell AJ, Fortunato AT, Spitznogle BL, Reddy NM, Kerper SA, Handler SM. Implementation of Lecanemab for Alzheimer's Disease Within the Veterans Health Administration: Facilitators and Barriers. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2025 Oct;73(10):3178-3183. PMID: 40497351.
O'Donnell AJ, Handler SM, Faieta J, Jump RL. Can Telehealth Improve Access to Amyloid-Targeting Therapies for Veterans Living With Alzheimer Disease? Fed Pract. 2025;42(12).
O'Donnell AJ, Walsh TL, Tang A, Weinberg L. The impact of the Hospital Elder Life Program on the treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria: An unexpected benefit. Geriatr Nurs. 2019 Sep-Oct;40(5):473-477. PMID: 30904184.
O'Donnell AJ, Bogner HR, Cronholm PF, Kellom K, Miller-Day M, McClintock HF, Kaye EM, Gabbay R. Stakeholder Perspectives on Changes in Hypertension Care Under the Patient-Centered Medical Home. Prev Chronic Dis. 2016 Feb 25;13:E28. PMID: 26916899.
