Jaime Hughes, Ph.D., MPH, MSW

Dr. Jaime Hughes is an assistant professor of implementation science and gerontology and geriatric medicine at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. As a behavioral interventionist and implementation scientist, she focuses on designing, delivering and spreading effective health promotion programs for older adults. This includes a particular interest in non-pharmacological programs to optimize healthy sleep, increase daily activity and enhance overall well-being. Her research interests encompass healthy aging, behavioral and digital health interventions, health services research and implementation science. Dr. Hughes has both lead and collaborated on various research projects funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Veterans Affairs and other foundation and institutional resources. Many of her active projects involve patients, providers and other key individuals to refine intervention programs and implementation support tools to best align with the needs and preferences of end users. She is also affiliated with the Sticht Center for Healthy Aging and Alzheimer’s Prevention and the Center for Healthcare Innovation.