Department of Medicine
Where dedication and diversity
are interwoven to form a vibrant
community of care.
Geriatrics
Research
Physician scientist faculty members carry out bench to population sciences research impacting older adults. All have strong collaborative linkages with other investigators at Boston University, as well as throughout the United States and the world. Funding from the National Institutes of Health supports this work and has been growing steadily over the past five years. The Section provides a strong mentoring environment for junior investigators and is committed to developing them into independent investigators.Clinician educators within the Section are also actively engaged in a range of scholarly activities, including educational and applied research. Both emphasize innovations in teaching Geriatrics and improving the care of vulnerable older adults.
Primary Research Topics
- Cancer care in older adults
- Exceptional longevity
- Cardiovascular aging
- Innovation in Geriatrics education and practice
- Language and cultural barriers to geriatrics care
Collaborations Within Boston University
- Boston University School of Medicine
- Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine
- Boston University School of Public Health
- Boston University School of Social Work
- Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
- Boston University Alzheimer's Disease Center
- Bedford Veterans Medical Center, the Center for Health Quality, Outcomes & Economic Research
- Framingham Heart Study