UCLA Geriatrics and Gerontology Research
Allostatic Load/Biological Aging
Researcher Profiles
Arun Karlamangla, PhD, MD
Other Research Interests: Cardiac Risk Factors, Chronic conditions/morbidity, Cognitive function, Osteoporosis, Physical functioning, Sarcopenia, Socioeconomic Status and Health, Successful aging, Bone health, Fractures, Cardiovascular disease
Elizabeth Crabb Breen, PhD
Other Research Interests: Cognitive function, Inflammation, Sleep, Social Support/Social Integration, Successful aging, Breast cancer, HIV
Gail A. Greendale, MD
Other Research Interests: Cognitive function, Dementia/memory impairment, Kyphosis, Menopause, Nutrition, Osteoporosis, Physical activity, Physical functioning, Phytoestrogens, Quality of life, Yoga
Heather McCreath, PhD
Other Research Interests: Community-based participatory research, Functional status, Quality of care in nursing homes, Socioeconomic Status and Health, Research methods, Social environments, Data management, Study administration
Sharon Stein Merkin, PhD, MHS
Other Research Interests: Cardiac Risk Factors, Chronic conditions/morbidity, Cognitive function, Diabetes, Inflammation, Social Engagement, Social Support/Social Integration, Socioeconomic Status and Health, Cardiovascular disease, Insulin resistance