Brad Cannell, Ph.D., MPH

Dr. Cannell is an epidemiologist, gerontologist, and professor at TCU in Fort Worth, TX. His research focuses on aging, late-life quality of life, and elder mistreatment prevention. He has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles and secured more than $30 million in research funding. As principal investigator of multiple federally funded studies, including the DETECT project, his work has screened over 90,000 older adults for potential mistreatment.

In addition to research, Dr. Cannell has taught 8 courses at 4 universities and is recognized for his expertise in data science and epidemiologic methods. He has authored two textbook chapters and one textbook and has presented widely on aging-related research and statistical methods. His experience spans scientific writing, grant development, project management, and public speaking.

Dr. Cannell is committed to using data-driven approaches to generate new insights, improve clinical and community practices, and support professionals in identifying and addressing issues affecting older adults.

Selected Publications

• Sevey N, Livingston M, Haggerty KL, Ojelabi O, Campetti R, Burnett J, Pickering C,
  Hancock D, Sabharwal R, Cannell MB. Changes in Internet Search Term Popularity in Elder
  Mistreatment (2018-2023): Infodemiology Study of Google Trends Data. JAGS. 2026 Jan 31.

• Haggerty KL, Campetti R, Ojelabi O, Burnett J, Livingston M, Pickering C, Abdelkhaleq R,
  Cudjoe TKM, Freeland DG, Hiner J, Yefimova M, Cannell MB. Adaptation of DETECT for
  Use in Home-Based Primary Care: Clinician Perspectives. JAGS. 2026 Jan 31.

• Wende ME, Lohman MC, Friedman DB, McLain AC, Whitsel EA, Crandall CJ, Cauley JA,
  Alisson M, Shadyab AH, Sealy-Jefferson S, Garcia L, Cannell MB, Kaczynski AT. How
  neighborhood socioeconomic status, green space, and walkability are associated with risk for
  fracture among postmenopausal women. JBMR Plus. 2025 Feb 04.

• Cannell MB, Sevey N, Livingston MD, Burnett J, Lees Haggerty K, Pickering C. Detection of Elder Abuse Through Emergency Care Technicians Screening Tool Revision for Home-Based Primary Care (DETECT-RPC): a cluster randomised controlled trial study protocol. BMJ Open. 2025 Jan 15.

• Flaherty JH, Patel RR, Gangavati AS, Cannell MB. Exploring the Association Between
  Intravenous Lorazepam and Mortality Among Older Hospitalized Patients With and Without
  Cognitive Impairment. Cureus. 2024 Oct 22.

• Hancock DW, Haussner W, Iggy Chang ES, Barghout R, Lachs J, Lees Haggerty K, Cannell
  MB, Zhang SX, Daniels B, Stern M, Sharma R, Rosen T. Elder Mistreatment Documentation
  by Prehospital Clinicians: An Analysis of the National Emergency Medical Services
  Information System Database. Prehospital Emergency Care. 2024 Sep 19.

• Patel RR, Delclos GL, DeSantis SM, Cannell MB, Lupo PJ, Bishop AJ, Lazar AJ, Lin PP,
  Benjamin RS, Patel SR, Ludwig J, Ravi J, Livingston JA, Somaiah N, Zarzour MA, Conley
  AP, Araujo DM. Does the primary tumor site drive biology for patients with synovial
  sarcoma? American Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2024 Sep 03.

• Patel RR, Delclos GL, DeSantis SM, Cannell MB, Lupo PJ, Lin PP, Araujo DM
  Epidemiological trends of synovial sarcoma by primary tumor sites in the US from 2000 to
  2020. Cancer Epidemiology. 2024 Jul 23.

• Valentina Harmjanz M, Wu R, Zhang X, Cannell MB, Voit JH. Increasing interest in
  geriatric medicine through participation of pre-medical students in a specialized HELP
  program. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. 2024 Apr 02.

• Burnett J, Wasik S, Cash D, Olson J, Medina A, Pena D, Hiner J, Cannell MB. A
  Collaboration Between Adult Protective Services and Forensic Accounting Examiners to
  Investigate Complex Financial Exploitation: Formative Evaluation Findings. Journal of Elder
  Abuse and Neglect. 2024 Feb 06.

• Halphen JM, Arthur JA, Pacheco S, Nguyen LM, Samy NN, Wilson NR, Sattler G, Wing SE,
  Paulino RAD, Feng C, Shah P, Olayiwola S, Cannell MB, Addimulam S, Patel R, Hui D.
  Immunoassay Urine Drug Testing among Patients Receiving Opioids at a Safety-Net
  Palliative Medicine Clinic. Cancers. 2023 Nov 30.

• Chavana PP, Weitlauf JC, LaMonte MJ, Sistoe SA, Tomitae M, Gallagher-Thompsond D,
  Shadyabf AH, Bidwellg JT, Mansonh JE, Kroenkei CH, Haydenj KM, Hirschk CH, Mouton
  CP, Cannell MB, Hoveya KM, Wactawski-Wendea J. Caregiving and All-Cause Mortality in
  Postmenopausal Women: Finding from The Women’s Health Initiative. Journal of the
  American Geriatrics Society. 2023 Nov 08.

• Robison JH, Neil JM, Cannell MB, Gonzalez JR, Zvolensky MJ, Ra CK, Garey L, Cole AB,
  Kezbers KM, Businelle, MS. Relations between distress tolerance and psychosocial variables
  in adults experiencing homelessness. Journal of Social Distress and Homelessness. 2023 Mar
  27.

• Montgomery AR, Neil JM, Cannell MB, Gonzalez JR, Cole AB, Ra CK, Kezbers KM,
  Robison JH, Kendzor DE, Businelle MS. The Prevalence and Perceived Utility of Mobile
  Health Technology Among Recently Incarcerated Homeless Adults. Journal of Technology in
  Behavioral Health. 2023 Feb 20.

• Jetelina KK, Gonzalez JR, Cannell MB, Hynes W, Eyre HA. Brain Capital: A
  transdisciplinary public health framework in the face of an aging society. The American
  Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. 2022 Jun 24.