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 3/7/2026

    Yang J, Ding H, Amini S, Hao B, Karjadi C, Au R, Paschalidis IC. Resource-stratified machine learning framework for cognitive status classification and mild cognitive impairment to dementia progression prediction. Alzheimers Res Ther. 2026 Mar 07. PMID: 41794745.

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  • Published 2/18/2026

    Ofosuhene B, Ding H, Tatere HY, Vigeant TW, Li S, Bennett A, Lin H. Association between electrocardiographic age and cognitive function: findings from the UK biobank and Framingham Heart Study. Eur Heart J Digit Health. 2026 Apr; 7(3):ztag034. PMID: 41799659.

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  • Published 2/18/2026

    Ding H, Orwig TA, Rong J, Tatere HY, Liu C, Schramm E, Pathiravasan CH, Murabito JM, Lin H. Associations Between Smartphone-Based Finger Tapping and Cognitive Performance in Older Adults: Observational Study. J Med Internet Res. 2026 Feb 18; 28:e82463. PMID: 41707186.

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  • Published 12/1/2025

    Ding H, Serrano X, Karjadi C, Young CB, Mormino EC, Sunderaraman P, Gurnani AS, Au R, Gifford KA. Biomarkers. Alzheimers Dement. 2025 Dec; 21 Suppl 2(Suppl 2):e104922. PMID: 41499783.

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  • Published 12/1/2025

    Ding H, Lyu C, Searls E, Ho K, Li Z, Burk A, Low M, Anderson K, Tan O, Serrano X, Steinberg EG, Mez J, Gifford KA, Alosco ML, Kolachalama VB, Lin H, Au R. Biomarkers. Alzheimers Dement. 2025 Dec; 21 Suppl 2:e105199. PMID: 41500203.

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Education

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