UCLA Geriatrics and Gerontology Research
Chronic conditions/morbidity
Researcher Profiles
Arun Karlamangla, PhD, MD
Other Research Interests: Allostatic Load/Biological Aging, Cardiac Risk Factors, Cognitive function, Osteoporosis, Physical functioning, Sarcopenia, Socioeconomic Status and Health, Successful aging, Bone health, Fractures, Cardiovascular disease
Cathy A. Alessi, MD
Other Research Interests: Functional status, Long-term care, Physical functioning, Quality of life, Sleep
Debra Saliba, MD, MPH
Other Research Interests: Cognitive function, Community-based participatory research, Functional status, Long-term care, Quality of care in nursing homes, Quality of life
Joshua Chodosh, MD, MSHS
Other Research Interests: Cognitive function, Community-based participatory research, Dementia/memory impairment, Frailty, Functional status, Palliative care, Reorganizing health care delivery, Practice redesign, Quality Improvement, Alzheimer's Disease, Implementation research
Sharon Stein Merkin, PhD, MHS
Other Research Interests: Allostatic Load/Biological Aging, Cardiac Risk Factors, Cognitive function, Diabetes, Inflammation, Social Engagement, Social Support/Social Integration, Socioeconomic Status and Health, Cardiovascular disease, Insulin resistance
Susan L. Ettner, PhD
Other Research Interests: Alcohol/Substance Abuse and Misuse, Long-term care, Palliative care, Health economics and policy
Active Research Projects
Brookdale Leadership in Aging: Determinants of Care Intensity and Decision Making at the End of Life
Related Projects: Functional status, Palliative care, Quality of life, Reorganizing health care delivery, Practice redesign, Quality Improvement
Implementing Sleep Interventions in Older Veterans
Related Projects: Quality of life, Sleep