Dr. Niznik Current Research
AD/ADRD Health Care Systems Research
Catalyze and support clinical trials of non-pharmacological interventions for persons with dementia.
Carolina Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program
Improve health outcomes for older adults various partnerships, projects and initiatives.
Validating Claims-based Definitions for Deprescribing
Use Medicare claims and electronic health records data to identify claims-based definitions for deprescribing.
Deprescribing of Bisphosphonates
Evaluate the risks and benefits of deprescribing versus continuing bisphosphonates in older adults.
Deprescribing Program/ Falls in Older Adults
Implement a pharmacist-initiated de-prescribing protocol for older adults with falls risk.
UNC MSTAR Summer Mentoring Program
Provide early years medical students with aging research experience and encourage continued research.
Discontinuing Aspirin in Older Adults w/ADRD
Examine patterns, benefits, and harms of discontinuing aspirin using real-world healthcare data.