Participant appreciation event
On November 8, 2025, the Mayo Clinic Study of Aging Participant Appreciation Event took place at the Hilton Hotel Rochester Mayo Clinic Area. Research leaders and study staff thanked attendees for their contributions to the study, gave updates from the past year and shared future directions. Below are some highlights.
Study director Ronald C. Petersen, M.D., Ph.D.
Dr. Petersen gave an update on the Mayo Clinic Study of Aging. He shared some of the ways the study has impacted the field of dementia research and offered pointers on ways to lower dementia risk.
David C. Kochan
Mr. Kochan, a clinical research supervisor for the Mayo Clinic Study of Aging, shared updates that the study team has made to enhance participants' experiences. These include renovations to the front of the building and an option to sign a virtual consent form.
Essa Mohamed, Ph.D.
Dr. Mohamed, of Mayo Clinic, conducts outreach with immigrant populations and rural communities in Olmsted County, Minnesota. He explained why having diverse participation matters.
The study team thanks everyone who attended the event.