UCLA Geriatrics and Gerontology Research
Social Support/Social Integration
Researcher Profiles
Elizabeth Crabb Breen, PhD
Other Research Interests: Allostatic Load/Biological Aging, Cognitive function, Inflammation, Sleep, Successful aging, Breast cancer, HIV
Janet G. Bauer, DDS, MSEd, MSPH, MBA
Other Research Interests: Functional status, Long-term care, Physical functioning, Quality of care in nursing homes, Reorganizing health care delivery, Practice redesign, Quality Improvement
Linda R. Phillips, RN, PhD, FAAN
Other Research Interests: Frailty, Functional status, Long-term care, Quality of care in nursing homes, Quality of life, Late-life domestic violence
Sharon Stein Merkin, PhD, MHS
Other Research Interests: Allostatic Load/Biological Aging, Cardiac Risk Factors, Chronic conditions/morbidity, Cognitive function, Diabetes, Inflammation, Social Engagement, Socioeconomic Status and Health, Cardiovascular disease, Insulin resistance