Dr. Kalesnikava is a social epidemiologist whose research examines how structural and socioeconomic disadvantage across the life course shapes aging trajectories, with a particular focus on neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, as well as cardiometabolic conditions like diabetes. Her work spans mental health and well-being among adults with chronic illnesses and their caregivers, life course and place-based social determinants of health, translational research aimed at improving patient and participant safety in clinical research, data science approaches to understanding suicide risk, and examining healthcare access, quality, and outcomes for older adults using CMS claims data. Through interdisciplinary collaboration and applied research, her work aims to strengthen clinical and research infrastructure and promote healthy aging and mental well-being across diverse populations.
- Ph.D., Epidemiology, University of Michigan
- M.S.W/M.P.H., Virginia Commonwealth University
- M.A., Anthropology, University of Virginia
- B.A., Philosophy, Cabrini University
Health Services Research and Policy Focus
Population Focus
Affiliated Centers and Programs
U-M Academic Affiliation(s)
Medical School
Medical School
Family Medicine
Public Health
Public Health
Epidemiology
Social Research (ISR)
Social Research (ISR)
Group Dynamics
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Institute for Social Research
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