Dr. Kelly Bakulski is an Associate Professor with tenure in the Department of Epidemiology at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. She is a molecular epidemiologist and environmental health scientist who investigates the roles of environmental chemicals, epigenetics, and genetics in the etiology of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Her team develops biomarker and cell type specific tools to inform population-based approaches. She has published over 130 peer-reviewed articles and since 2017 has had continuous funding support from the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Bakulski was selected for the 2024 Mid-career Biosciences Faculty Achievement Recognition Award for outstanding research performance at the University of Michigan.