Research
Research in aging at Duke is world-renowned. This reputation has
been built around the development of major centers that bring together
the expertise and resources needed to carry out the entire spectrum
of research endeavors, from large-scale multi-center trials to population
studies to pilot projects.
 These
centers also offer opportunities for researchers and trainees to
develop collaborative projects across a variety of disciplines.
In the course of their training, fellows have ready access to these
centers and their rich resources.
The Duke Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development
- One of five centers for geriatric research established by the
Surgeon General of the United States in 1955.
- Only continuously funded member of the original group of centers.
- More than 30 core staff members and more than $3 million in
annual direct research funding
- Current research includes studies of dysmobility, osteoporosis,
Alzheimer's disease, cancer, viruses, depression in later life
and caregiver stress.
- Ambitious programs designed to identify and educate future geriatricians.
http://www.geri.duke.edu
- The Center's
staff affiliations extend well beyond the Division of Geriatrics,
to include collaborations with a variety of schools, departments,
and divisions. Strong ties to anesthesiology, cardiology, genetics,
oncology, ophthalmology, surgery, and women's health are evidence
of its broad influence, along with an impressive list of accomplished
senior fellows.
Geriatrics Research Education and Clinical Center at the Durham
VAMC
- Established in 1984 under the leadership and direction of Harvey
Jay Cohen, MD, as part of a national VA initiative to enhance
training in research and clinical care in geriatrics.
- Provides space and support of fellowship programs in geriatric
medicine, geriatric dentistry, and geriatric pharmacy.
- Consists of a multidisciplinary staff of medicine, nursing,
social work, pharmacy and dentistry and more than $22 million
in research awards.
- Includes basic biomedical research in aging related to cancer,
cardiovascular disease and immunology.
- Targets applied clinical research related to the patterns and
assessment of cancer in the elderly, exercise for cardiovascular
fitness and mobility, and reduction in impairments from osteoporosis
and Paget’s disease.
- Focuses on health promotion, disease prevention, and drug utilization
in the elderly.
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