UCLA Geriatrics and Gerontology Research
Physical functioning
Researcher Profiles
Arun Karlamangla, PhD, MD
Other Research Interests: Allostatic Load/Biological Aging, Cardiac Risk Factors, Chronic conditions/morbidity, Cognitive function, Osteoporosis, Sarcopenia, Socioeconomic Status and Health, Successful aging, Bone health, Fractures, Cardiovascular disease
Catherine A. Sarkisian, MD, MSPH
Other Research Interests: Community-based participatory research, Frailty, Functional status, Palliative care, Quality of life, Social Engagement, Socioeconomic Status and Health, Physical activity, Successful aging, Health-related quality of life
Cathy A. Alessi, MD
Other Research Interests: Chronic conditions/morbidity, Functional status, Long-term care, Quality of life, Sleep
Gail A. Greendale, MD
Other Research Interests: Allostatic Load/Biological Aging, Cognitive function, Dementia/memory impairment, Kyphosis, Menopause, Nutrition, Osteoporosis, Physical activity, Phytoestrogens, Quality of life, Yoga
Janet G. Bauer, DDS, MSEd, MSPH, MBA
Other Research Interests: Functional status, Long-term care, Quality of care in nursing homes, Reorganizing health care delivery, Social Support/Social Integration, Practice redesign, Quality Improvement
Nancy Harada, PhD, PT
Other Research Interests: Community-based participatory research, Frailty, Functional status, Physical activity, Health-related quality of life, Geriatric rehabilitation and exercise
Stanley G. Korenman, MD
Other Research Interests: Menopause, Osteoporosis, Bone health, Fractures, Sex steroids, Sexual function