UCLA Geriatrics and Gerontology Research
Socioeconomic Status and Health
Researcher Profiles
Arun Karlamangla, PhD, MD
Other Research Interests: Allostatic Load/Biological Aging, Cardiac Risk Factors, Chronic conditions/morbidity, Cognitive function, Osteoporosis, Physical functioning, Sarcopenia, Successful aging, Bone health, Fractures, Cardiovascular disease
Catherine A. Sarkisian, MD, MSPH
Other Research Interests: Community-based participatory research, Frailty, Functional status, Palliative care, Physical functioning, Quality of life, Social Engagement, Physical activity, Successful aging, Health-related quality of life
Heather McCreath, PhD
Other Research Interests: Allostatic Load/Biological Aging, Community-based participatory research, Functional status, Quality of care in nursing homes, Research methods, Social environments, Data management, Study administration
Peifeng Hu, MD, PhD
Sharon Stein Merkin, PhD, MHS
Other Research Interests: Allostatic Load/Biological Aging, Cardiac Risk Factors, Chronic conditions/morbidity, Cognitive function, Diabetes, Inflammation, Social Engagement, Social Support/Social Integration, Cardiovascular disease, Insulin resistance