Huitong Ding, PhD

Research Assistant Professor, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Biography

Dr. Ding is dedicated to advancing inclusive translational research in Alzheimer's disease. His research explores cognitive heterogeneity, sex differences, early detection, digital phenotyping of cognitive impairments, and heart-brain connection using inclusive approaches. As a Framingham Heart Study investigator, he collaborates with interdisciplinary teams across academia and industry and is expanding his global partnerships.

Publications

  • Published 9/12/2025

    Ding H, Brown S, Paquette DR, Orwig TA, Spartano NL, Lin H. Passive Measures of Physical Activity and Cadence as Early Indicators of Cognitive Impairment: Observational Study. J Med Internet Res. 2025 Sep 12; 27:e72946. PMID: 40939123.

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  • Published 7/21/2025

    Li Z, Ding H, Wang M, Li Y, Ang TFA, Ashita G, Gifford KA, Karjadi C, Levy D, Au R, Liu C. Association of DNA methylation age acceleration with digital clock drawing test performance: the Framingham Heart Study. Aging (Albany NY). 2025 Jul 21; 17(7):1721-1745. PMID: 40699219.

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  • Published 4/22/2025

    Ding H, Madan S, Searls E, McNulty M, Low S, Li Z, Ho K, Rahman S, Igwe A, Popp Z, Hwang PH, De Anda-Duran I, Kolachalama VB, Mez J, Alosco ML, Thomas RJ, Au R, Lin H. Exploring nightly variability and clinical influences on sleep measures: insights from a digital brain health platform. Sleep Med. 2025 Jul; 131:106532. PMID: 40306226.

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  • Published 4/1/2025

    Ding H, Lyu C, Karjadi C, Sunderaraman P, Young CB, Mormino EC, Low S, Devine S, Gifford K, Au R, Lin H. Association of the digital clock drawing test with amyloid and tau PET biomarkers in low age risk adults. Sci Rep. 2025 Apr 01; 15(1):11104. PMID: 40169870.

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  • Published 3/12/2025

    Doerr AJ, Orwig TA, McNulty M, Sison SDM, Paquette DR, Leung R, Ding H, Erban SB, Weinstein BR, Guilarte-Walker Y, Zai AH, Walkey AJ, Soni A, McManus DD, Lin H. Digital Assessment of Cognitive Health in Outpatient Primary Care: Usability Study. JMIR Form Res. 2025 Mar 12; 9:e66695. PMID: 40073397.

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Education

  • Hefei University of Technology, PhD
  • Hefei University of Technology, BS