Pickett, Drew

B.A. University of Florida, 2010
M.S.Ed. University of Miami, 2012
Ph.D. Texas A&M University, 2016

Scholarly Interests

• Aging and Chronic Conditions across the Lifespan (e.g., Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias [AD/ADRD])
• Caregiving and Social Support
• Community Engaged Research 
• Health Disparities and Organizational Behavior
• Program Planning, Design, and Evaluation

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Grants

• NIH/ NIA K01: Development of a Physical Activity Intervention to Meet the Unique Needs of Sexual and Gender Minority (SGM) Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (AD/ADRD) Caregivers. (Role: PI)
• NIH/ NIDDK R01: Program of Weight-loss in Rural Under-resourced Populations (POWeR-UP). (Role: Co-I)
• IU Aging Research Network (ARN) Incubator Award: The Co-Design Commons: Design for a small aging planet. (Role: MPI)
• Regenstrief Institute Award: Measuring impact of social network support on health and health behaviors among Black older adults with cardiometabolic multimorbidity. (Role: MPI)
• NIH/ NIA LRP (REACH): Evidence-Based Programming for Older Adults at Risk for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD): Tailoring Physical Activity Interventions in Rural Communities. (Role: PI)

Scientific Positions, Awards, and Affiliations

• Treasurer- Executive Board (2025-28), American Academy of Health Behavior
• Co-Director (2024 - Present), IU Aging Research Network
• Core Faculty (2025 - Present),Irsay Institute for Sociomedical Science Research
• Scholar (2024 - Present), Center for Health by Design (CHxD)
• Affiliate Member (2024 - Present), Center for Community-Engaged Dissemination and Implementation Research (CCEDIR)
• Core Faculty (2024- Present), Center for Sexual Health Promotion (CSHP) 
• Affiliated Scientist (2022- Present), IU Center for Aging Research (IUCAR) at Regenstrief Institute
• Affiliate Faculty (2022- Present), Center for Rural Engagement (CRE)

Pickett, A.C., Valdez, D., White, L.A., Loganathar, P., Linden, A., Boutilier, J.J., Caldwell, C., Elliott, C., Zuraw, M., & Werner, N.E. (2024). Exploratory topic modeling and user engagement with a digital journaling tool for family and friend caregivers of people living with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related dementias (AD/ADRD). Journal of Medical Internet Research (JMIR) Aging. DOI: 10.2196/67992

Pickett, A.C., Valdez, D., Sinclair, K.,  Kochell, W., Fowler, B.C., & Werner, N.E. (2024) Social media discourse related to caregiving for older adults living with Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementias: Computational and qualitative study. Journal of Medical Internet Research (JMIR) Aging. DOI: 10.2196/59294 

Smith, C.E., Sinclair, K.L., Erinosho, T., Pickett, A.C., Kercher, V.M., Ciciolla, L., & Hawkins, M.A.W. (2024). Associations between adverse childhood experiences and history of weight cycling. Obesity Science & Practice, (10)1, e736. DOI: 10.1002/osp4.73

Carnahan, J.L. & Pickett, A.C. (2023).  Post-acute care and long-term care for LGBTQ+ older adults. Clinics in Geriatric Medicine. [Online First]. DOI: 10.1016/j.cger.2023.10.005 

Abshire, D.A., Pickett, A.C., & Bucklin, R. (2023). Potential unintended outcomes of policy and environmental strategies to increase physical activity in rural communities. Journal of Rural Health. [Online First]. DOI: 10.1111/jrh.12770

Pickett, A.C., Bowie, M., Berg, A., Towne, S.D., Hollifield, S., & Smith, M.L. (2022). Rural-Urban Differences in Physical Activity Tracking and Engagement in an Internet-Based Platform. Public Health Reports, [Online First], 1-9. DOI: 10.1177/00333549211065522

Umstattd Meyer, M.R., Prochnow, T., Pickett, A.C., Perry, C.K., Bridges Hamilton, C.N., Abildso, C.G., Pollack Porter, K.M. (2021). The effects of Play Streets on social and community connectedness in rural communities. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(19), 9976. DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18199976

Valdez, D., Pickett, A.C., Young, B.R., & Golden, S.D. (2021). On mining words: The utility of topic models in health education research and practice. Health Promotion Practice. DOI: 10.1177/1524839921999050

Pickett, A.C., Valdez, D., & Barry, A.E. (2020). Does it work for everyone? Demographic variables and differential statistical reliability. Health Behavior Research 3(2), 1-12. DOI: 10.4148/2572-1836.1079

Cunningham, G.B. & Pickett, A.C. (2020). The importance of perceived body-inclusiveness among physically active women in larger bodies. Sex Roles, 83(11-12), 754-762). DOI: 10.1007/s11199-020-01139-9

Pickett, A.C., Valdez, D.  Barry, A.E. (2019). Measurement implications associated with refined sexual and gender identity survey items: A case study of the National College Health Assessment. Journal of American College Health, 68(7), 720-726. DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2019.1598421

Pickett, A.C. & Brison, N.T. (2019). Lose like a man: Body image and celebrity endorsement effects of weight loss product purchase intentions. International Journal of Advertising. 38(8), 1098-1115.  DOI: 10.1080/02650487.2019.1586208

Cunningham, G.B.* & Pickett, A.C.* (2018). Trans prejudice in sport: Differences from LGB prejudice, the influence of gender, and changes over time. Sex Roles, 78(3-4), 220-227.  DOI: 10.1007/s11199-017-0791-6 

Pickett, A.C. & Cunningham, G.B. (2017). Creating inclusive physical activity spaces: The case of body positive yoga. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 88(3), 329-338. DOI:10.1080/02701367.2017.1335851

Pickett, A.C. & Cunningham, G.B. (2017). Physical activity for every body: A conceptual model for creating body diverse exercise spaces. Quest, 69(1), 19-36. DOI: 10.1080/00336297.2016.1145129