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DIRECTORY of AGING RESEARCHERS at the University of MI

LAST NAME FIRST NAME DEGREE ADMIN DEPT / INSTITUTE CAMPUS ADDRESS PHONE (Area Code: 734) E-MAIL (uniquename@umich.edu) RESEARCH INTEREST TEACHING
(COURSE TITLE & #)
                 
Ackerman Chrisita Ph.D. College of Pharmacy 428 Church Street/1065 936-7239 chrisita The proteonomics of aging skin and wound healing in the aged. Transdermal dosage forms & pharmaceutical skin product design, Pharmaceutics 435; touches on aspects of aged skin
Adelman Richard Ph.D. Institute of Gerontology Room 920, 300 NIB/2007 764-3715 radelman Intergenerational learning UROP
Akil Huda Ph.D. MHRI 205 Zina Pitcher Place/0720 763-3770 akil The effect of aging on the stress system and on emotional reactivity  
Aldridge J. Wayne Ph.D. Nuerology (primary), Psychology (adjunct) Nueroscience, 1103 E. Huron/1687 763-3706 jwaynea Neurophsiology of behavior  
Alexander Neil M.D. Institute of Gerontology 1111 CCGC/0926 763-3172 nalexand Problems in mobility  
Algase Donna M.S.N., Ph.D. School of Nursing 400 N. Ingalls, Rm 2160/0482 763-0002 dalgase Dementia-related behavior, especially wandering Art & Science of Hlth. Aging, N303; Biobehavioral Nursing, N505; Cognative Impairment in the elderly, N872
Allen-Meares Paula M.S.W., Ph.D. School of Social Work 1080 S. University/1106 764-5347 pameares Children/families, mental health, health disparities  
Alwin Duane M.S., Ph.D. Survey Research Ctr., ISR & Sociology/ LS&A 4067 ISR Building/1248 769-3057 dfa Social environment & aging; cognitive aging; generations & cohort effects  
Antonakos Cathy L. M.U.P., Ph.D. School of Nursing 400 N. Ingalls, Rm 4243/0482 647-0471 cathya Environmental interventions for persons who develop visuo-spatial disability following stroke  
Antonucci Toni C. M.A., Ph.D. Life Course Development Program, Survey Research Ctr., Dept. of Psychology, Institute of Social Research 5100 ISR/1248 763-5846 tca Social relations & health across the life span in this country and around the world Psychology of Aging, Undegrad/Grad; Social Relations, Grad
Arruda Ellen M. M.S., Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Macromolecular Science & Engineering 2250 GG Brown/2125 763-5328 arruda Aging mechanisms in tendon; soft tissue engineering and mechanics ME617 Polymer Mechanics II
Ashton-Miller James A. M.Sc., Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering GGB 3208/2125 763-2320 jaam Musculoskeletal biomechanics and fall-related injury prevention; pelvic floor functions: urinary incontinence, prolapse; instrumentation development  
Avidan Aloyn Y. M.D., M.P.H. Department of Neurology, Sleep Disorders Clinic 8D-8702 University Hospital/0117 647-9064 or 615-3136 avidana Sleep, fatigue and medical education; Sleep disorders in the geriatric patient  
Ayyagari Radha Ph.D. Opthamology & Visual Sciences Kellogg Eye Ctr, 1000 Wall St., Rm. 235/0714 647-6345 ayyagari Early onset and late onset retinal and macular degenerations  
Baar Keith Ph.D. Department of Mechanical Engineering; IoG 300 NIB, Rm 977/2007 936-2790 kbaar Effects of aging on muscle and tendon function  
Baker Shan M.D. Ctr. For Cosmetic Surgery 1900 Haggerty Road, Suite 103, Livonia, MI, 48152 (734) 432-7823 shanb Does rejuvenated facial surgery  
Balducci Carolyn F. B.A. Residential College East Quad/1245 647-4388 balducci Creative Writing Creative Adaptation, RC HUMS 242
Balfour Jennifer L. Ph.D. Epidemiology Ctr for Soc Epidem & Pop Hlth, 1214 South U, Rm 243, X2548 647-9741 jbalfour Geriatric epidemiology; disability; neighborhood environment and health EPID 677 (co-teaching with 2 other faculty)
Banaszak-Holl Jane M.A., Ph.D. School of Public Health; Dept. of Health Management & Policy SPHII, Rm 3509/2029 936-1668 janebh Changes in the organization and services in the long-term care sector, the impact of organizational changes on quality life Previously taught Cases in Long-term Care Management: HMP 690
Beattie Elizabeth Ph.D., RN Division of Acute & Critical Long-Term Care,School of Nursing 400 N. Ingalls, Rm 2249/0482 647-9331 ebeattie Etiology & management of dementia-related behaviors Biobehavior I (Aging), N505
Benndorf Rainer Ph.D. Cell & Developmental Biology 4643 Med Sci II/0616 763-9511 rbenndo Stress response, heat shock proteins  
Berent Stanley Ph.D. Neuropsychology Division, Dept. of Psychiatry, Med School 480 Med Inn/0840 763-9259 sberent Nuerobehavioral Toxicology, Dementia  
Bitar Khalil N. Ph.D. Pediatrics A 520 MSRBI/0656 647-2321 bitar Signal transduction and association of contractile proteins in GI smooth muscle  
Blaum Caroline M.D. Internal Medicine Room 914, 300 NIB/2007 763-4786 cblaum Disability transitions and the disease/disability relationship; undernutrition in nursing home residents  
Boluyt Marvin O. M.S., Ph.D. Division of Kinesiology 1209 CCRB/2214 647-7645 boluytm Effects of exercise, disease, and aging on heart biology Human Movement & Aging: Molecular Mechanisms, MVS445
Bookstein Fred M.A., Ph.D. Institute of Gerontology 300 N. Ingalls, #934/2007 647-1114 flb Biomedical image analysis and measurement  
Borer Katarina T. Ph.D. Department of Movement Science, Division of Kinesiology 3060G CCRB/2214 647-2703; 647-2706 katarina Hormonal and metabolic responses to exercise in post-menopausal women; Exercise-induced stimulation of growth hormone secretion in hamsters Aging and Human movement: Hormones & Nutrition: MVS433
Bradley Suzanne F. M.D. Internal Medicine GRECC VAMC/2399 761-7686 sbradley Infection and host defense in older adults  
Brock Thomas G. M.S., Ph.D. Internal Medicine 6301 MSRB III/0642 936-5203 brocko Changes in immunology and lipid mediator signaling associated with aging and disease  
Brooks-Herzog Susan V. M.S., Ph.D. Institute of Gerontology, Departments of Physiology & Biomedical Engineering 300 N. Ingalls, #961/2007 936-2147 svbrooks Skeletal muscle mechanics; role of contraction-induced muscle injury in the changes that occur in skeletal muscle structure and function with aging and in pathogenesis of muscular dystrophy  
Brower Kirk J. M.D. Psychiatry Alcohol Research Ctr., Williamsburg Sq/0740 930-0201 kbrower Alcohol treatment and aging  
Brown Charlie M.A., Ph.D. Survey Research Ctr., ISR; Economics 3025 ISR (SRC)/1248; 219 Lorch (Econ)/1220 763-6867; 763-3036 charlieb Retirement  
Brown Susan H. Ph.D. Division of Kinesiology 401 Washtenaw Ave/2214 763-6755; 763-5829 shcb Limb-posture coordination in the elderly & in Parkison's Disease Human Movement & Aging: Sensorimotor Control, MVS424
Burke David T. Ph.D. Department of Human Genetics 4909 Buhl Bldg./0618 647-3823 dtburke Molecular & quantitative genetics of mammalian aging; microfabricated nucleic acids analysis technology  
Campbell John C. Ph.D. Political Science Corner House, 202 S. Thayer/1688 998-7558 jccamp Old age policy in Japan, long term care and general  
Campbell Ruth M.S.W. Social Work, U MI Hospitals, Geriatrics Box 0924 764-2556 rcampbel Social support and community services for older adults, caregiving and comparative research in Japan and the U.S.  
Carlson Bruce M.D., Ph.D. Director, Institute of Gerontology Room 913, 300 NIB/2007 764-3493 brcarl Mammalian muscle regeneration  
Cederna Paul M.D. Surgery Room 1058, 300 NIB/2007 764-9933 cederna Tissue engineering of skeletal muscle and peripheral nerve as relevant to reconstructive surgery  
Chadiha Litha A. Ph.D. School of Social Work 1080 South U, Rm 3692/1006 763-9396 lethac Family caregiving involving African-American women Policies & Services for the Elderly, SW644
Chaffin Don B. Ph.D. Industrial Operations Engineering and Biomedical Engineering 1556 IOE Bldg/2117 763-2245 dchaffin Human motion modeling and simulation is performed to understand how people from 18 to 78 yhears of age move and reach for the purpose of developing computerized prediction models to be used in the design of vehicles and workplaces.  
Chatters Linda M. Ph.D. Health Behavior & Health Education, School of Public Health & School of Social Work 5218 SPH II or 3852 SSWB 647-3178; 763-0411 chatters Social support and family networks of older black adults and religion and health  
Chensue Stephen W. M.D., Ph.D. Department of Pathology AACAHS, PALM 113, 2215 Fuller/2399 761-7947 schensue Aging immune system  
Claflin Dennis R. M.S.E, Ph.D. Department of Surgery Institute of Gerontology, 300 N.Ingalls St. #958/2007 615-2598 claflin Effects of aging on excitation-contration coupling in skeletal muscle  
Colling Kathleen B. Ph.D., RN School of Nursing 400 N. Ingalls #2235/0482 763-4554 kcolling Passive behaviors in persons with dementia The Art & Science of Healthy Aging: N.303
Connell Cathleen M. Ph.D. Dept. of Health Behavior & Health Education, School of Public Health M5049 SPH II/2029 647-3189 cathleen Psychosocial aspects of chronic illness among older adults Health Education Interventions for Chronic Illness (HBHE 627)
Davis Alice E. Ph.D., RN Nursing 400 N. Ingalls #2180/0482 763-5650 aedavis Traumatic brain injury in the elderly related to falls (animal model)  
Deininger Rolf A. M.D., Ph.D. Department of Environmental Health, SPH 2506 Public Health 763-4399 rad Senior citizens  
DeLancey John O. MD Obstetrics & Gynecology L4000 Women's Hospital/0276 764-8429 delancey Understanding the disease mechanisms that lead to urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse with increased age  
Dennis Robert B.S.E, M.S. Mechanical Engineering & Institute of Gerontology 300 N. Ingalls, Rm 956/ 2007 936-2166 bobden In vitro tissue engineering of skeletal muscle from adult and aged mammals  
Duan Cunming M.S., Ph.D. Department of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology Nat. Sci Bldg. Rm 3065B/1048 763-4710 cduan IGF physiology  
Dunkle Ruth M.S.W., Ph.D. School of Social Work 1989 S. University Ave/1106 763-6575 redunkle Service delivery and psychological issues among the elderly Applied Research Issues in Aging:SW 835; Seminar in Service Delivery: SW693
Duvernoy Claire S. M.D. Internal Medicine/Division of Cardiology 111A-VAMC/2399 769-7100 ext. 5450 duvernoy Women in Cardiovascular disease  
Eby David W. Ph.D. U of M Transportation Research Institute, Social and Behavioral Analysis Division 2901 Baxter Rd./2150 763-2466 eby Aging & Driving; Aging & Technology; Healthy Aging  
Edington Dee W. Ph.D. Health Management Research Ctr., Kinesiology 1027 E. Huron St. 1688 763-2462 dwe The influence of lifestyle behaviors and health risks on future medical and drug claims  
Eisbruch Avraham M.D. Department of Radiation Oncology AGH-Rm B2C490 Box 0010, 1500 E. Med. Ctr. Drive 936-9337 eisbruch Effect of radiation on the normal tissues  
Elder James T. M.D., Ph.D. Dermatology 3312 CCGC, Box 0932 763-0355 jelder Photocarcinogenesis & photoaging  
Eldevik O. Petter M.D., Ph.D. Radiology B2B311 UH 0030 936-6905 eldevik Magnetic Ressonace, Computer Tomography, Angiography  
Elner Victor M. M.D., Ph.D. Opthamology Kellogg Eye Ctr. Rm 431, Box 0714 763-8096 velner Age-Related Macular Degeneration (of the Retina)  
Fagerlin Angie Ph.D. Internal Medicine 300 N. Ingalls, 7C27, Box 0429 647-6160 fagerlin Cognitive process in medical decision making  
Faulkner John Ph.D. Institute of Gerontology Room 962, 300 NIB/2007 764-4378 jafaulk Contractile properties of whole skeletal muscles, contractile properties of whole skeletal muscles, motor units, and single skeletal muscle fibers from mice and rats, especially the contractile properties of skeletal muscle fibers during and following injury, fatigue and regeneration  
Feld Sheila Ph.D. School of Social Work 3768 School of Social Work Bldg./1106 763-5971 sfeld Caregiving, coping with role changes in later life  
Fendrick A. Mark B.A., M.D. General Medicine 300 N. Ingalls, Rm 7E06 936-4787 amfen Family Caregiving  
Ferrara James L.M. M.A., M.D. Department of Hematology/Oncology & Pediatrics CCGCB 6308, 0942 615-1340 ferrara Graft versus host disease, a major immunologic complication of bone marrow transplant  
Fetters Michael D. M.D., MPH, MA Family Medicine; Japanese Family Health Program 1018 Fuller St. 48109-0708 998-7120, ext 341 mfetters Ethical issues at the end of life with a paticular interest in cross-cultural issues  
Fine Sidney M.A., Ph.D. Department of History 1029 Tisch Hall 662-8468 sidneyf The problem of aging in Michigan  
Fisher Gary Ph.D. Dermatology R6447, Med Sci I 763-1469 gjfisher Human skin aging  
Fitzgerald James T. M.A., Ph.D. Department of Medical Education G1107 Towsley 764-1153 tfitz Behavioral and evaluative research on health care issues of older adults, specifically minority population  
Flannagan Michael A.B., Ph.D. UMTRI 2901 Baxter Rd./2150 936-1091 mjf Visual performance of older drivers  
Foster Norman L. M.D. Department of Neurology, Institute of Gerontology 1920 Taubman/ Box 0316 936-9045 nlfoster Clinical research in Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, especially clinical drug trials and functional brain imaging Contributes to M2 Neuroscience and M3 Neurology rotation
Franceschi Renny T. Ph.D. Periodontics/Prevention/Geriatrics, Dental School; Biological Chemistry, Med School 1011 N. Unversity 1078 763-7381 rennyf Molecular regulation of bone formation and regeneration  
Franz Michael G. M.D. Surgery VA Ann Arbor Hlth. Sys., Surgery Service (112) 761-7654 mfranz Wound healing  
Fries Brant E. B.A., Ph.D. Institute of Gerontology & Dept. of Hlth. Mgt. & Policy, School of Public Health Rm 935NW, 300 N. Ingalls, 2007 936-2107 bfries Long-term care policy Seminar in long term care administration & policy: HMP 689
Gafni Ari Ph.D. Institute of Gerontology Room 919, 300 NIB/2007 936-2156 arigafni Protein conformational modifications; protein misfolding and deposition  
Galecki Andrzej M.D., Ph.D. Institute of Gerontology Room 923, 300 NIB/2007 936-2138 agalecki Applications of modern statistical methods for the analysis of data from a wide range of gerontological and geriatric studies, including clinical trials, epidemiological and genetic studies related to aging and population surveys  
Gelb Douglas Ph.D., M.D. Department of Neurology (Medical School) 1914 Taubman Ctr./0316 936-9045 dgelb Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, clinician  
Ghezzi Elisa M. D.D.S., M.S. School of Dentistry, Dept of Cariology, Restorative Sciences & Endodontics 1011 North University, Room G049/1078 615-8269 eghezzi Oral and systemic impace of oral treatment in older adults; impace of full mouth extractions on systemic markers of inflammation  
Gilman Sid M.D., .FR.C.P. Department of Neurology and Michigan Alzheimers Disease Research Center 1914 Taubman Ctr./0316 936-9070 sgilman Neurochemical disorders in neurodegenerative diseases  
Giordani Bruno Ph.D. Neuropsychology Division, Dept. of Psychiatry Box 0840, Room 480, Med Inn Building 764-7384 giordani Interface of cognition and mobility in aging; pharmacological drug trials, challenge studies, and imaging studies associated with early signs of cognative impairment  
Glover Thomas G. Ph.D. Human Genetics 4909 Buhl Bldg., Box 0618 763-5222 glover Hereditary Progeroid Syndromes  
Goldstein Steve Ph.D. Orthopedic Surgery; Mechanical Engineering M7300 Med Sci I/0624 936-7417 stevegld Orthopedic medicine; prevention and treatment of connective tissue diseases  
Gonzalez Hector M. B.S., Ph.D. School of Public Health; Dept. of Epidemiology 611 Church St., Rm 315 615-9605 hmgonz Impact of chronic illnesses on brain funtioning and structure Epidemiology of Aging (Winter 2004)
Green Carmen R. M.D. Department of Anesthisiology 1H217 University Hospital 936-4240 carmeng Health services (outcomes) research which evaluates the gender, racial and aging variables on the acute and chronic pain experience/management  
Green Paul M.S.E, Ph.D. UMTRI-Human Factors, IOE and ME 309 UMTRI/2150 763-3795 pagreen Human factors of driving, driving workload, use of telematics devices; focus is on looking at age differences  
Gretebeck Kimberlee Ph.D., M.S.N. School of Nursing 3160 SNB/0482 763-0018 kagreteb Physical activity behavior and determinates of older adults  
Grosh Karl M.S., Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering & Biomedical Engineering 3124 GG Brown/2125 764-9414 grosh Hearing mechanics and tissue mechanics (skin and heart muscle)  
Gross Melissa Ph.D. Kinesiology 1210A CCRB/2214 764-9663 mgross Changes in the musculoskeletal system on movement strategies used by the elderly  
Grosse Ashley C. B.A., M.A. Center for Political Studies, NES 4118 Institute for Social Research/1248 936-1774 agrosse Political participation and attitudes over the life span  
Guan Kung-Liang B.S., Ph.D. Department of Biological Chemistry 4432 MSI, Box 0606 763-3030 kungliang Cellular regulation by protein phosphorylation  
Haan Mary N. M.P.H., Dr.P.H. School of Public Health, Epidemiology 611 Church St., #311 615-9606 mnhaan Neuroepidemiology in aging populations Epid 677, Winters
Haig Andrew J. M.D. The Spine Program, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 325 E. Eisenhower Pkwy./0744 998-6644 andyhaig Geriatric Spinal Disorders  
Hall Karen E. M.D., Ph.D. GRECC Research Scientist/Division of Geriatric Medicine VAMC, GRECC 11-G, Room F244, Box 2399 761-5564 kehall Neurotrophin signaling abnormalities in aging-associated sensory neuropaty  
Halter Jeffrey M.D. Division of Geriatric Medicine and Geriatrics Center, Medical School 1111 CCGC, 0926 763-4002 jhalter Neuroendocrine regulation of metabolism in aging and non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, and regulation of autonomic nervous system function  
Hayes Curtis B.A., M.D. Dept. of Radiology 2910A Taubman Center/0030 647-3037 hayescw Imaging of osteoathritis and degerative diseases of the axial and appendicular skeleton, imaging of osteoporosis, trauma In the elderly (specifically hip fractures and insufficiency fractures)  
Heidebrink Judith L. M.D. Neurology 1722 Taubman Center, Box 0322 647-7738 jheide Alzheimer's disease  
Herman William H. M.D., MPH Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism 3920 Taubman Center, Box 0354 936-8279 wherman Clinical and epidemiologic studies of diabetes in the elderly  
Hirth Richard M.A., Ph.D. Health Management & Policy, SPH M3156 SPH II, 2029 936-1306 rhirth Economics of long term care  
Hogikyan Robert V. M.D., MPH Internal Medicine 2215 Fuller Rd. (11G), Box 2399 761-7686 hogikyan Regulation of blood flow in older adults with type 2 diabete, end of life planning, and medication adherance  
Holoshitz Joseph M.D. Internal Medicine 5520D MSRB1 Box 0680 764-5470 jholo Signal transduction in Alzheimer's disease  
Horowitz Jeffrey F. M.A., Ph.D. Kinesiology 401 Washtenaw Ave./2214 647-1076 jeffhoro Regulation of substrate metabolism  
House James Ph.D. Survey Research Center, Institute of Social Research 3370 ISR/1248 764=6526 jimhouse Psychological factors and inequality in health and aging  
Hunt Alan J. B.A., Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering, Institute of Gerontology, Biophysics Research Division 300 N. Ingalls, IOG 972/ 2007 647-7536 ajhunt Molecular and Cellular Biomechanics  
Huntington Curtis E. M.A.S., J.D. Dept. of Mathematics/ LS &A 2864 East Hall, 1109 763-0293 chunt Demography & Actuarial Modeling  
Ingersoll-Dayton Berit M.A., Ph.D. School of Social Work 1080 South Univrsity 763-6577 bid Family issues in later life, cross-cultural research on aging, social support, mental health, religiosity among older people SW694, Social Work with the Elderly; SW835, Seminar on Applied Research Issues in Aging
Jackson James S. M.A., Ph.D. Research Center for Group Dynamics, Institute for Social Research Rm 5006, Institute for Social Research, 1248 763-2491 jamessj Aging (care giving, mental health, coping skills, stressors) in African Americans  
James Mary L. M.A., B.A. Institute of Gerontology 922 300 NIB/2007 936-6261 mljames Long term care issues; use of Minimum Data Sets from nursing home and home care to form public policy; design of assessment systems for working-age persons with disabilities; translating research into public policy  
Jamieson Sarah C. M.D. Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation MPB D5200, zip 0718 936-7379 sclay Peripheral neuropathy, balance, falls  
Jarman-Reisch Lily B.A., M.S.W. School of Social Work 1080 S. University, 1106 647-2543 lilyj Gerontology; Geriatric Social Work; Spirituallity and Aging  
Jewett Douglas M.S., Ph.D. Radiology 3480 Kresge 3; 0522 647-0914 doogie Development new PET agents  
Jonides John M.A., Ph.D. Psychology 4428B East Hall,1109 764-0192 jjonides Cognitive Aging  
Julius Stevo M.D., ScD Internal Medicine, Division of Hypertension 3918 Taubman/0356 936-4790 sjulius Studies of the effect of antihypertensive treatment in the elderly and studies of age related pathophisiology of hypertension  
Kales Helen C. M.D. Dept. of Psychiatry Psychiatry Svc. 116A, VAMC/2399 761-7926 kales Late-Life Depression  
Kamholz Barbara M.D. Dept. of Psychiatry 2215 FullerRd., VA/2399 761-7926 bkamholz Delirium  
Kang Sewon M.D. Dermatology 1910 Taubman Ctr./0314 936-4192 swkang Pathophysiology of human skin aging and strategies for pharmacologic interventions M2 Dermatology sequence/ 1 hr lecture on skin aging
Kaplan George A. B.A., Ph.D. School of Public Health, Epidemiology; Institute for Social Research 1214 S. University, 2nd Floor 615-9209 gkaplan Prevention, successful aging, behavioral, social and socioeconomic factors  
Kaufman Randal J. B.A., Ph.D. Bilogical Chemistry 4554 MSRB II/0650 763-9037 kaufmanr Regulation of protein folding and the cellular response to protein unfolding in the enodplasmic reticulum. Diseases of protein misfolding  
Keller Evan D.V.M., Ph.D. Lab Animal Medicine; Pathology 018 ARF, 0614 764-0277 etkeller Defining the expression of a variety of genes that either increase or decrease with aging; the biology of prostate cancer metastasis  
Kimball Miles M.A., Ph.D. Department of Economics & Survey Research Ctr. (ISR) Lorch 317 and ISR 3067 764-2375; 936-0014 mkimball Timing of retirement and saving for retirement, subjective well-being  
Klionsky Daniel A.B., Ph.D. Life Sciences Institute Life Sciences Institute, 6th Floor 615-6556 klionsky Cytoplasm to vacuole protein targeting and autophagy in yeast  
Knodel John Ph.D. Population Studies Ctr. 1221 ISR/1248 998-6276 jknodel Impact of AIDS on older persons and impact of migration and urbanizaion on older persons in Thailand  
Kohn David H. Ph.D. Biologic & Material Sciences (Dentistry); Biomedical Engineering 2213 Dentistry 1078 764-2206 dhkohn Mineralized tissue- structure/function relations and regeneration; age-related skeletal fragility Biomedical Engineering/Chemical Engineering/Oral Health Sciences 584 - Tissue Engineering
Kostyniuk Lidia P. M.S., Ph.D. UM Transportation Research Institute 126 UMTRI - 2150 736-2466 lidakost Driving reduction and cessation behavior of older drivers  
Krause Neal Ph.D. Health Behavior & Health Medicine, School of Public Health M5017 SPH II/2029 763-5583 nkrause Analysis of longitudinal data from a nationwide sample of older adults relationships between stress, social support, and well-being over time; development of measures of religion to be used in studies on religion, aging, and health; cross-cultural research issues in aging  
Kuo Arthur Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering 3200 GG Brown/2125 647-2505 artkuo Works with older vestibular-impaired adults to develop measures of unsteadiness in patients with balance complaints  
Kurachi Kotoku Ph.D. Human Genetics 4909 Buhl/0618 647-3153 kkurachi Age-Dependent regulatory mechanisms of blood coagulation/fibrinolysis  
Kuzon William M.D., Ph.D. Surgery Room 1060, 300 NIB/2007 936-2817 wkuzon Understanding the mechanisms responsible for the mechanical dysfunction of muscle as a result of congenital anomalies, denervation/reinnervation, direct muscle injury, surgical manipulation, and concommitant to aging  
Lam David M.A., Ph.D. Department of Economics & Population Studies Research Center 426 Thompson St./1248 998-9331 davidl Economics of aging in developing countries, biodemography of aging Economic Demography: Economics 667
Langa Kenneth M. M.D., Ph.D. Division of General Medicine; Department of Internal Medicine 300 N. Ingalls, RM 7E01, Box 0429 615-8341 klanga Costs of chronic disease in the elderly; Outcomes of caregiving  
Larkin Lisa M. Ph.D. Geriatrics Center; Internal Medicine 5302 CCGCB/0940 936-8181 llarkin Effect of aging on muscle metabolic and contractile function  
Layher Mary G. RDH, BSDH Department of Prevention, Periodontics and Geriatrics 1011 N. Unversity, Rm 1324 , 1078 763-3346 maryl Clinical periodontal trials  
Lee-Chopra Cathy C. M.D. Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine VAMC, GRECC 11-G/2399 769-7100, x3804 clchopra The relationships between sex hormones and insulin resistance in older men and women  
Lee Theresa M.S., M.L.S. Psychology 4030 East Hall, 1109 936-1495 terrilee Circadian rhythms, Alzheimer's disease, spatial learning  
Li Lydia W. M.S.W., Ph.D. School of Social Work School of Social Work, Rm 3839, 1080 S. Univ/0016 936-4850 lydiali Elder care, social support, family relations and cross-cultural research Adulthood & Aging: SW616
Liang Jersey Ph.D. Health Management and Policy, School of Public Health M3234 SPH II/2029 936-1303 jliang Health related quality of life among the aged; long-term care; and comparative health, health care, and aging  
Lin Din-Lii B.S., Ph.D. ULAM Rm. 5303 CCGCB, 0940 615-0281 dllin Prostate aging, Osteoporosis  
Ljungman Mats B.S., Ph.D. Radiation Oncology 4306 CCGC, Box 0936 764-3330 ljungman Cellular response to DNA damging agents such as DNA repair, induction of p53 and apoptosis  
Lomax Margaret Ph.D. Kresge Hearing Research Institute, Dept. of Otolaryngology and Cell and Developmental Biology 9301E MSRBIII, 0648 647-0952 mlomax Molecular biology of response to noise overstimulation.  
Maio Ronald F. DO, MS Department of Emergency Medicine B1354 Taubman Center/0303 763-9849 ronmaio Injury among the elderly  
Maixner Susan M. M.D. Department of Psychiatry B2954 CFOB 0704 936-8269 smaixner Geriatric psychiatry education  
Marans Robert W. M.U.P., Ph.D. ISR and TCAUP 1320 ISR 763-9818 marans Activity, health and QOL of the elderly; retirement comunities  
McCauley Laurie K. D.D.S., Ph.D. Periodontics/Prevention/Geriatrics (School of Dentistry) 1011 N. University Ave. Box 1078 647-3206 mccauley Hormonal controls of bone remodling relevant to diseases associated with aging such as osteoporosis, metastic prostate cancer, and periodontal disease Mineralized Tissues 606
Mehta Rajendra H. M.D. Internal Medicine/Cardiology B1F245, UH 761-7157 rmehta Cardiovascular disease and age  
Mellow Alan M.D., Ph.D. Psychiatry F3044 MCHC/0295 930-5630 amell Experimental pharmacotherapies in Alzheimer's disease and other dementia;Course and outcomes of psychiatric illness in the elderly  
Metzger Joseph Ph.D. Physiology 7730 Med Sci II/0622 763-0560 metzger Genetic modication of heart performance in aging animals  
Meyer David E. Ph.D. Psychology, LS&A 4048 East Hall, 1109 763-1477 demeyer Human Cognition and Aging  
Miller Janis M.S.N., Ph.D. School of Nursing/School of Medicine 400 N. Ingalls, Rm 3222, 0482 764-4545 janismm Incontinence & pelvic floor disorders  
Miller Richard A. M.D., Ph.D. Pathology / Geriatrics Center 5316 CCGCB, Box 0940 936-2122 millerr Biogerontology  
Murakami Shin M.Sc., Ph.D. Division of Geriatrics 5410 CCGCB/0940 995-2164 murakams Molecular genetics of increases longevity, stress resistance and learning and memory Path 581 Pathologic Basis of Disease; Path 582 Advanced Course of Pathology
Musch David C. Ph.D., M.P.H. Opthalmology & Visual Sciences, and Epidemiology Kellogg Eye Ctr. 0714 763-8175 dmusch Clinical trials of treatments for common visual disabilities associated with aging: glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration  
Navvab Mojtaba Ph.D., FIES College of Architecture & Urban Planning, Lighting Simulation Laboratory North Campus, Arch Bldg. Room 1205D/2069 936-0228 moji Lighting impace on aging people  
Neubig Richard M.D., Ph.D. Pharmacology 2220D MSRBIII/0632 763-3650 rneubig Hypertension; mechanisms of G protein activation by receptors. RGS regulation of G protein function and structure-based design of RGS inhibitors  
Nooden Larry D. M.Sc., Ph.D. Biology Dept. 2014 Nat. Sci Bldg. /1048 764-4436 ldnum Genetic and environmental control of senescence in plants  
O'Donnell Matt B.S., Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering 3304 GC Brown Labs - 2125 764-8589 odonnel Biomedical Imaging and Remote Sensing; Reduced cardiac functioning  
Ofstedal Mary Beth M.A., Ph.D. Survey Research Ctr. & Population Studies 3014 ISR 1248 647-9070 mbo Social demography of health and aging, intergenerational support and relations, survey methodology, cross-cultural research  
O'Grady Michelle M.S.N., C.N.M. Health Science Scholar's Program 3320 SNB, Box 0482 647-0148 mmidwif Demographics, health policy, implications, psychosocial and cultural dimensions of aging To include aging as a topic for the core course for the Health Science Scholars Program
Omenn Gilbert S. M.D., Ph.D. Human Genetics and Public Health A510 MSRB I/0656 763-7583 gomenn Health promotion & disease prevention in the elderly  
Orringer Mark B. M.D. Thoracic Surgery 2110 TC, Box 0344 936-4975 morrin Results of thoracic surgery, paticularly pulmonary and esophageal resections, in the elderly; minimizing morbidity of these procedures  
Padmanabhan Vasantha M.S., Ph.D. Pediatrics 1109SW, 300 N. Ingalls Bldg., Box 0404 647-0276 vasantha Prenatal programming of early ovarian aging  
Perlmutter Marion M.S., Ph.D. Department of Psychology 2215 East Hall 936-2067 perlmut Psychological developmental across the life span, especially late life potential and mediators of memory and cognitive changes in adulthood Psy 359 Psychology of Aging; Psy 355 Cognitive Development Across Adulthood; Psy 798 Adult Development and Aging
Persky Neal M.D., M.P.H. Internal Medicine 1111 CCGCB/0926 764-2266 npersky Life expectancy, screening mammography, cancer prevention, comprehensive geriatric assessment  
Pitt Bertram B.A., M.D. Cardiology 3910K Taubman Center, Box 0366 936-5260 bpitt Aging and endothelial function, vascular inflammation and adhesion molecules, oxydative stress, and cardiovascular risk  
Pollack Martha M.S.E., Ph.D. Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science 144 Advanced Technology Laboratories 615-8048 pollackm Assistive technology for cognition  
Quan TaiHao M.D., Ph.D. Dermatology MSI, R6435 615-2403 thquan Human skin aging and photoaging  
Rainier Shirley Ph.D. Neurology 5302 CCGC 764-8019 srainier Molecular basis of degenerative neurological diseases  
Ramamoorthy Ayyalusamy M.Sc., Ph.D. Dept. of Chemistry & Biophysics Research Division 930 N. Univ Ave., Dept. of Chemistry/ 1055 647-6572 ramamoor Structure and the mechanism of fibril formation of amyloidogenic peptides Mechanism of the formation of Amyloid Fibrils
Raphael Yehoash M.Sc., Ph.D. Oto/ KHRI MSRB 3, Rm 9303 0648 936-9386 yoash Aging of the inner ear and the hearing of vestibular systems  
Reame Nancy MSN, PhD, FAAN Grants Research 400 N. Ingalls Bldg. Suite 2238, Box 0482 647-0134 nreame Menopause, ovarian senescence, melatonin and sleep, circadian rhythms, neuroendocrine changes  
Remick Daniel M.D. Department of Pathology M2210 Med Sci I, 0602 763-6454 remickd@med.umich.edu Sleep, circadian rhythms, neuroendocrine changes  
Reuter-Lorenz Patricia A. M.A., Ph.D. Department of Psychology 4428D East Hall / 1109 764-6577 parl The cognitive neuroscience of aging using behavioral and neuroimaging approaches to investigate change in working memory, executive control and hemispheric asymmetry  
Richardson Bruce M.D., Ph.D. Medicine 5410 CCGCB Box 0940 763-6940 brichard DNA methylation, chromatin structure, and aging  
Richardson James K. M.D. Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation D5200 Medical Professional Bldg. 936-7379 jkrich The effect of peripheral nerve function on postural stability among older persons  
Richardson Rudy J. ScD, DABT Toxicology Program/ Department of Neurology M7525 SPH-II 2029 936-0769 rjrich Protein-ligand interactions studied by kinetics, molecular modeling and protein mass spectrometry with applications to neurodegenerative disease and stroke Mechanisms of Neurotoxicology: EHS 624
Rodgers Willard Ph.D., M.P.H. ISR (SRC) 3010 ISR 763-6623 wrodgers Health and retirement  
Ronen Omry B.A., Ph.D. Slavic Languages & Literature 3040 MLB, 1275 617-2134 omronen Slavic philology, Russian literature includeing its relationship to biosciences and medicine  
Rothman Edward D. Ph.D. The Center for Statistical Consultation & Research 3514 Rackham/1070 647-4612 erothman Management: Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living  
Rubenfire Melvyn M.D. Cardiology 24 Frank Lloyd Wright/0736 998-7411 mrubenfi Preventive cardiology  
Saint Sanjay M.D., MPH Internal Medicine, Division of General Medicine 300 NIB, Room 7E08, Campus Box 0429 615-8341 saint Patient safety, urinary catheter use, Incontinence  
Samra Satwant K. M.D. Anesthisiology/Medical School 1H247 University Hospital, Box 48 936-4280 satsam Clinical Neuroscience  
Samuels Allen J. B.F.A. School of Art & Design 2055 Art & Arch/2069 763-4093 allenall Product design and development  
Sanda Martin B.A., M.D. Urology 2916 Taubman Ctr. 615-2056 msanda Prostate Cancer Outcomes  
Schallert Tim M.A., Ph.D. Dept of Neurosurgery and Ctr for Human Growth & Development 10th floor, 300 NIB 512-421-1150 tschall Animal models of aging-related neurological disorders, including Parkinson's disease and stroke, and recovery function  
Schoem Karyn B.A., M.S.W. Turner Geriatrics/Internal Medicine 1325 CGC 0924 936-4177 kschoem Substance Abuse/Social Work/Interdisciplinary Training  
Schoeni Bob Ph.D. ISR, Public Policy and Economics 3234 ISR 763-5131 bschoeni Old-age poverty; widowhood and divorce; trends in disability; transfer programs  
Schultz William W. M.S.E., Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering 2027 Auto Lab - 2121 936-0351 schultz Biofilms, saliva with M. Terpenning  
Schwartz Jessica B.A., Ph.D. Physiology 6815 Med Sci. 2, Box 0622 647-2124 jeschwar Regulation of gene expression by growth factors  
Schwarz Norbert Dr.Phil. Institute for Social Research & Dept. of Psychology 5265 ISR 1248 647-3616 nschwarz Cognitive aging, in paticular implications for self-reports & survey methodology  
Scott Phillip A. M.D. Dept. of Emergency Medicine TC B1354, Box 0303 936-6284 phlsett Acute stroke treatment, stroke prevention  
Seidler Rachael D. Ph.D. Dept of Psychology & Division of Kinesiology 401 Washtenaw Ave/2214 615-6224 rseidler Motor control & learning, cogniive neuroscience of aging, investigated using both behavioral and brain imaging (FMRI) techniques Psych 447 Cognitive Neuroscience of Action; MVS 320 Motor Control; MVS 424 Sensorimotor Changes with Age; Kin 520 Neural Control of Movement
Shapiro Matthew D. M.A., Ph.D. Department of Economics and Survey Research Ctr. 3068 ISR - 1248 764-5419 shapiro Consumption, saving, portfolio choice and retirement  
Sheon Amy R. Ph.D. Life Sciences, Values and Society Program 837 Greene Street, Box 3213, 1210H Buhr Building, 3213 647-4571 asheon Social Impact of advances in the life sciences  
Shope Jean T. MSPH, Ph.D. Social and Behavioral Analysis Division, U of M Transportation Research Institute 2901 Baxter Rd. 48109-2150 763-2466 jshope Older drivers reduction and cessation of driving , safety, ability, and self-assessment  
Slemrod Joel A.B., Ph.D. Economics and Business School 2120D Business School 936-3914 jslemrod Finacial planning  
Smith Barbara R.D.H., M.P.H., Ph.D. School of Dentistry 3210 Dent/1078 615-3406 smithbj Geriatric dentistry, dental utilization in long-term care, oral systemic links, oral health and aspiration pneumonia Geriatric Dentistry 704; Gerontological Dental Hygiene 362
Smith Yolanda R. M.D. Ob/Gyn Room L4224 Women's Hospital 49109-0276 936-7401 ysmith Neurobiological Effects of Estrogen in Postmenopausal women  
Son Gwi-Ryung RN, Ph.D. School of Nursing 400 NIB #4348, 0482 615-5235 grson The concept of familiarity, familiar environment in elders with dementia, minority ethnic elderly group  
Sowers MaryFran M.S., Ph.D. Dept. of Epidemiology 2624 SPH I/2029 936-3892 mfsowers Epidemiology and endocrinology of menopausal transition, musculoskeletal conditions and their metabolic and genetic determinants  
Stafford Frank Ph.D. ISR/Econ Rm. 3269 Isr 936-0323 fstaffor Wealth pensions life course health and BMI  
Steel Duncan Ph.D. Electrical Engineering & Computer Science; Physics Room 914, 300 NIB/2007 936-2143 dst Development and application of biophysical methodology for the study of protein structure and dynamics, especially in the area of protein folding and age related modifications  
Strodtman Linda K. Ph.D., R.N. School of Nursing 400 NIB, Rm. 2178/0482 647-0189 strodtma End of life care and palliative care Dignified Dying: N622
Supiano Mark A. M.D. Internal Medicine & IOG VA Ann Arbor Health Care Sys. GRECC (11G); Box 2399 761-7686 msupiano Neurohumoral mechanisms of cardiovascular aging Human Growth and Development
Swaroop Anand Ph.D. Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences and Human Genetics 537 KEC, 1000 Wall Street 615-2246; 763-3731 swaroop Aging of the retina and associated diseases, primarily age-related macular degeneration  
Swartz Richard D. M.D. Internal Medicine, Nephrology 3914 F TC, Box 0364 936-4890 rswartz Acute & Chronic renal failure, dialysis therapy, end-of life issures  
Takayama Shuichi M.S., Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering Macromolecular Science & Engineering 2115 Gerstacker, 2099 615-5539 takayama Microfluidics/nanotechnology, cell sorting, Subcellular signaling, Perfusion culture, Cell Migration/Pathfinding, Oxygen control. Biomedical Materials:BME 410; Biological Micro & Nanotechnology: BME 561
Tankanow Roberta RPH,MS College of Pharmacy UH-B2D301-0008 Main pharmacy 936-7469 robertat Women's issues in the elderly-eg osteoporosis, etc.  
Taylor George W. DMD, DrPH Department of Cariology, School of Dentistry School of Dentistry, Box 1078 764-1737 gwt Interrelationships between oral and systemic health  
Taylor Robert J. Ph.D. School of Social Work; Institute of Social Research 1080 South University/1106 936-2618 rjtaylor Family support networks, church support networks, religious participation of black Americans  
Terpenning Magaret B.S., M.D. Medical School 11G GRECC VA Hospital, zip 2399 761-7686 mterpenn Infectious disease and the interactions between dental and medical illnesses  
Tsai Alan C. M.S., Ph.D. Human Nutrition Program, Dept of Environmental Health Sci., SPH. M5170, SPH-II 647-0209 atsai Oxidative stress, antioxidants & aging Advanced Nutrition Science: EHS 631
Turner R. Scott M.D., Ph.D. Dept. of Neurology, VAMC Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Ctr., VA Neurology VAMC GRECC 761-7686 raymondt Molecular basis of Alzheimers disease. Role of protein: protein interactions in amyloid precursor protein processing.  
Urbanchek Melanie G. M.S., Ph.D. Surgery 300 NIB, Rm. 1060, Box 2007 936-2817 melurban Effects of aging on muscle function and body movement  
Vaitkevicius Peter M.D. Dept. of Medicine, Cardiology, Geriatrics VA Health Sys. (11G)/GRECC 761-7686 pvait Cardiovascular disease, Congestive Heart Failure, Arterial Stiffness, Hypertension Exercise  
van der Meulen Jack Ph.D. Surgery Room 968, 300 NIB/2007 936-2123 jackvdm Oxidative stress, muscle injury  
Verbrugge Lois M. M.A., Ph.D. Institute of Gerontology 300 NIB, zip 2007 936-2103 verbrugg Disability and health of older persons  
Voorhees John M.D. Dermatology 1910 Taubman Ctr./0314 936-4078 voorhees Molecular Mechanisms of Aging and UV Stress Induced Aging in Human Skin & Repair by Pharmalogical Approaches  
Walton Maureen A. M.P.H., Ph.D. Department of Psychiatry 400 E. Eisenhower Pkwy. Bldg. 2A/0740 615-6073 waltonma Alcohol and other drug use and misuse and aging  
Wang Stewart C. M.D., Ph.D., FACS Surgery; Program for Injury and Research UH1B401, Box 0033 936-9690 stewartw Motor vehicle crash injury and effect of aging on injury tolerance  
Warner Kate Ph.D. College of Architecture and Urban Planning 1248 Art & Architecture, North Campus, 2069 936-0191; 662-1820 kpwarner Housing design and land use and neighborhood planning for older people  
Wei John T. M.D., MS Department of Urology 2916 TC / Box 0330 615-3040 jtwei Flint Mens' Health Study  
Weir David R. A.B., Ph.D. Survey Research Ctr., ISR, Assoc Dir, Health & Retirement Study 3053 ISR, 426 Thompson St. 615-4694 dweir Economics of Health and Aging Topics in the Economics of Aging: ECON 490
Westfall Margaret M.S., Ph.D. Dept. of Surgery B560 MSRBII 0686 615-8911 wfall Cardiac thin filament protein function in adult cardiac myocytes  
Whall Ann E. M.S.N., Ph.D. Nursing 2304 SNB/0482 763-1475 annwhall Dementia; nursing approaches to disruptive behaviors in cognitively impaired nursing home residents  
Wiggins Jo M.A., B.M., B.Ch. Geriatrics/Internal Medicine 1562 MSRB II, 0676 936-1904 wiggi Aging in the kidney  
Wiley John W. M.D. General Clinical Research Ctr. A7119 UH, 0108 936-8080 jwiley Cellular mechnisms underlying age-associated changes in the nervous system and neurodegenerative disorders  
Williams Brent C. M.D., MPH Internal Medicine, Medical School 300 N. Ingalls, RM 7E20, 0429 647-9688 bwilliam Methods and outcomes of medical Education in Geriatrics  
Williams David R. M.P.H., Ph.D. Sociology &Inst. for Social Research 3352 ISR/1248 936-0649 wildavid Socioeconomic & racial difference in health SOC 596
Willis Robert J. M.A., Ph.D. Dept. of Economics & Institute for Social Research Rm. 3048, Institute for Social Research, 426 Thompson St. 936-7261 rjwillis Economics of Aging P.I. Of Health and Retirement Study Economic Demography: Economics 667
Wineman Jean M.A., Ph.D. Architecture 2000 Bonisteel Blvd./2069 763-1497 jwineman Design of Environments for aging  
Wray Linda A. Ph.D. Dept. of Medical Education/ U of M Medical School G-1210 Towsley Ctr. MC 0201 615-0397 wrayl Health, aging , and social context  
Yashar Beverly M. MS, CGC, Ph.D. Human Genetics 4909 Buhl Bldg/0618 763-2933 yashar Genetics of Age-related macular degeneration  
Yen Louis M.S., Ph.D. Health Management Research Ctr., Kinesiology 1027 E. Huron, zip 2214 647-2719 louisyen Relationships between health and medical costs  
Yeo SeoAe R.N., Ph.D. Nursing 400 N. Ingalls, Box 0482 763-3413 seonaeyo Physical Activity for Women  
Yoon Carolyn M.B.A., Ph.D. Business School and Institute for Social Research 701 Tappan Street, E2434 764-6355 yoonc Understanding memory, cognition, and judgement processes across the lifespan in social and consumer-related contexts  
Zimmer Norine M.I.S. Wayne State University's Institute of Gerontology 226 6050 Cass, Detroit, MI (248) 544 3040 ah1005@wayne.edu Psychomitrist on mental health research grant  
Zucker Robert A. Ph.D. Dept. of Psychiatry, Division of Substance Abuse 400 E. Eisenhower Pkwy., 0740 615-6060 zuckerra Substance Abuse and aging  

 

 
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