Work with thought leaders and academic experts in Geriatrics and Gerontology

Companies can benefit from working with experts in Geriatrics and Gerontology in several ways. These experts can provide valuable insights into the needs and challenges of aging populations, helping companies develop products and services that cater to this demographic. They can also conduct research studies to understand the impact of aging on various aspects of life, such as healthcare, housing, and social support. Additionally, academic researchers in this field can collaborate with companies to design and evaluate interventions and programs aimed at improving the well-being and quality of life for older adults. By partnering with Geriatrics and Gerontology experts, companies can gain a competitive edge in the growing market of aging populations.

Researchers on NotedSource with backgrounds in Geriatrics and Gerontology include Dushani L. Palliyaguru, Ph.D., IQRAM HUSSAIN, Ph.D., Joshua adekunle Babalola, Ph.D., Sarah Arpin, Ph.D., David Blanchett, Balamurugan Tangiisuran, Carissa Clark, Mariane Vicente, Ariel Kalil, Dr. Christian Waugh, Ph.D., Yuri Bukhtiyarov, and Lauren Duncan.

Dushani L. Palliyaguru, Ph.D.

Baltimore, MD, Maryland, United States of America

16 Years Experience

Toxicologist | Aging, Nutrition and Metabolism Research Scientist | Systems Biologist

Education

University of Pittsburgh

Ph.D., Environmental and Occupational Health (Toxicology) / May, 2016

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Clark University

B.A., Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Mathematics / May, 2009

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States of America

Experience

National Institute on Aging Intramural Research Program, Translational Gerontology Branch

IRTA Postdoctoral Fellow, K99/R00 Grant Recipient / September, 2018 — Present

-Leading, managing and coordinating large population longitudinal studies within US Federal Government and Industry partnerships - Successfully writing, submitting, and managing grants and manuscripts to ensure continuity of research initiatives -Hiring, mentoring, and supervising research fellows and technicians -Applying epidemiological, machine learning and data science methods to multi-omics data to characterize biomarkers of aging and aging-related diseases -Testing nutritional and pharmacological compounds for lifespan extension, and prevention of chronic diseases (eg. Alzheimer’s)

University of Pittsburgh, Department of Pharmacology and Chemical Biology

Postdoctoral Fellow / May, 2016 — September, 2018

Identified a novel urinary biomarker of cruciferous vegetable intake in cancer prevention clinical trials using liquid chromatography mass spectrometry -Led and managed project that showed broccoli-derived sulforaphane prevented breast cancer through altering gene expression and lipidomics profiles

Healthcare Ready

Health Policy Fellow / January, 2017 — January, 2018

-Synthesized data, mined literature and wrote Toolkits/ Issue Brief on “Pharmacy and Emergency Preparedness: A Landscape Analysis”

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IQRAM HUSSAIN, Ph.D.

New York City, New York, United States of America

7 Years Experience

Weill Cornell Medicine, Cornell University, NY, USA

Education

Korea University of Science and Technology

Doctor of Philosophy, Medical Physics / February, 2022

Daejeon

Khulna University of Engineering and Technology

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering / April, 2007

Khulna

Experience

Weill Cornell Medicine

Postdoctoral Associate / March, 2023 — Present

Seoul National University

Postdoctoral Fellow / March, 2022 — February, 2023

Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science

PhD Researcher / September, 2017 — February, 2022

Most Relevant Research Expertise

Geriatrics and Gerontology

Other Research Expertise (33)

Biomedical & Medical Physics

AI (Machine & Deep Learning)

About

Iqram Hussain works at the Department of Anesthesiology, Weill Cornell Medicine, Cornell University, NY, USA. Earlier, he was a postdoctoral researcher at the Medical Research Center, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Seoul National University. He pursued a Ph.D. degree in Medical Physics from the University of Science and Technology (UST), South Korea. He worked as a Research Associate with the Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS), Daejeon, South Korea. He worked on the Knowledgebase Super Brain (KSB) project at the Electronics and Telecommunication Research Institute (ETRI), Daejeon. He received a B.Sc. degree in mechanical engineering from the Khulna University of Engineering & Technology, Bangladesh, in 2007. He has ten years of work experience in power plant operation and maintenance and power plant project management. His research interests include wearable sleep monitoring, neuroscience, medical physics, human factors, and ergonomics. He has experience in healthcare research, project management, power plant operation, and maintenance. He is a reviewer in IEEE Access, Sensors, Applied Sciences, Biomedical Signal Processing and Control, IEEE Transactions, Science of the Total Environment, Neuroscience Informatics, Brain Sciences, etc. He is a guest editor in special issues of several Journals. Website: https://sites.google.com/view/iqram/home

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Joshua adekunle Babalola, Ph.D.

Graz

8 Years Experience

A scientist interested in translating life science skills into solving real life problems relating to microbes, aging, neurodegenerative and metabolic diseases. An advocate of inclusive science and life style changes.

Education

Medical University of Graz

PhD, Human Medicine / December, 2023

Graz

Experience

Medical University of Graz

Doctoral Researcher / November, 2019 — December, 2023

I investigated the contribution of metabolic dysfunctions to the progression of degenerative diseases of the brain

Hallym University, South Korea

Research Fellow / February, 2016 — September, 2019

I investigated the specie transmissibility of animal prions from one host to another. I also investigated the genotype frequency of prion protein polymorphism among healthy Nigerians.

Most Relevant Research Expertise

Geriatrics and Gerontology

Other Research Expertise (11)

Metabolic dysfunction

And 6 more

About

Joshua Babalola completed his doctoral studies recently during which he investigated the combinational effects of Type 2 diabetes and protein post translational modification in the pathophysiology of Alzheimer's disease. <br> Joshua is interested in translating life science skills into solving real life problems relating to microbial infections, aging, metabolic dysfunctions and neurodegenerative diseases. Aside these, he advocates for inclusive science and lifestyle changes. Joshua's educational background includes an MSc in Medical Microbiology from Hallym University, South Korea and a PhD in Human Medicine from Medical University of Graz, Austria. He also holds a BSc in Microbiology from Ekiti State University, Nigeria. In Joshua's leisure, he communicates science relating to healthy lifestyle modifications and Dementia via his social media handles.

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Sarah Arpin, Ph.D.

Spokane, Washington, United States of America

8 Years Experience

Associate Professor of Psychology, Gonzaga University

Education

Gonzaga University

B.A., Psychology, Philosophy / May, 2010

Spokane, Washington, United States of America

Portland State University

Ph.D., Applied Social Psychology, Quantitative Psychology / May, 2015

Portland, Oregon, United States of America

Experience

Gonzaga University

Assistant Professor / August, 2015 — September, 2020

Gonzaga University

Associate Professor / September, 2020 — Present

Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences

Methodological and data analytic consultant / June, 2019 — Present

Consultant on research grant exploring effectiveness of the Behavioral Health and Resilience Training for Military Leaders. Investigators, Dr. Leslie Hammer and Dr. Cynthia Mohr

Most Relevant Research Expertise

Geriatrics and Gerontology

Other Research Expertise (9)

loneliness

social relationships and health

dyadic data analysis

Social Psychology

Geriatrics and Gerontology

And 4 more

About

Dr. Arpin's research focuses on the application of quantitative methods to the study of social psychological processes, including social interactions, social emotions, and health behavioral outcomes. She has conducted extensive research and published in the areas of loneliness and social determinants of health, using experimental and survey methodology. Dr. Arpin also has experience as a methodology and data analytic consultant on several large grant-funded projects, including DOD-funded intervention studies targeting well-being and social resilience among service-members.

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David Blanchett

11 Years Experience

Current Director - PGIM (Formerly Prudential Investment Management); Adjunct Professor of Finance

Education

Texas Tech University

Ph.D, Finance

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

University of Chicago

MBA, Finance / 2010

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

University of Kentucky

BBA, Finance

Lexington, Kentucky, United States of America

Experience

Prudential Investment Management

Managing Director / June, 2021 — Present

Morningstar

Head of Retirement Research / 2012 — 2021

Most Relevant Research Expertise

Geriatrics and Gerontology

Other Research Expertise (14)

Pharmacology (medical)

Life-span and Life-course Studies

Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management

Geriatrics and Gerontology

Finance

And 9 more

About

David Blanchett, PhD, is Adjunct Professor of Wealth Management at The American College of Financial Services. A world-renowned thought leader in the fields of wealth management and retirement, Blanchett is a leading contributor to the Wealth Management Certified Professional® (WMCP®) designation program. In addition to his role with The College, Blanchett is the managing director and head of retirement research at QMA, a division of Prudential Financial, and formerly at Morningstar Investment Management, LLC. In his roles, Blanchett works to enhance consulting and investment services and conducts research primarily in the areas of financial planning, tax planning, annuities, and retirement.

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Balamurugan Tangiisuran

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

14 Years Experience

Associate Professor in Clinical Pharmacy at Universiti Sains Malaysia

Education

Ph.D, Medication safety in Geriatrics / March, 2010

Sussex

Most Relevant Research Expertise

Geriatrics and Gerontology

Other Research Expertise (52)

Geriatrics

Pharmacy

Internal Medicine

Psychiatry and Mental health

Clinical Psychology

And 47 more

About

Dr. Bala brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role as an Associate Professor in Clinical Pharmacy at the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, USM. He has a proven track record of success in his field, having held key leadership positions such as Director at the Malaysian National Poison Centre and Program Chairman (Clinical Pharmacy) at the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, USM. He holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy from USM and a PhD from Brighton and Sussex Medical School, UK. Additionally, he has been appointed as Visiting Senior Lecturer at King's College London and as a Fellow of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Drug Information at the National Poison Centre. <br> Bala's research focuses on the areas of clinical pharmacy practice and medication safety, as well as geriatric pharmacy. He has published more than 50 peer-reviewed journal articles/abstracts and has been invited as a guest speaker at numerous international and domestic scientific events. He is an experienced internal and external examiner for over 40 PhD and Master thesis and has actively reviewed manuscripts for international academic journals. Bala's teaching activities encompass both undergraduate and postgraduate-level instruction, and he has supervised the research of numerous postgraduate students. He is committed to curriculum development and has implemented innovative and interactive teaching methods to improve student learning outcomes. He has successfully graduated 24 students, including 4 PhDs, 4 MSc, and 16 Master in Clinical Pharmacy. He is dedicated to producing sustainable pharmacy education and closing the knowledge transfer gap for students. If you're interested in Clinical Pharmacy, Geriatric pharmacy, Medication Safety, Research and Education, feel free to connect and exchange ideas.

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Carissa Clark

9 Years Experience

Associate Professor at Saint Louis University

Education

University of California, Los Angeles

Ph.D., Social Welfare / July, 2012

Los Angeles, California, United States of America

Experience

Saint Louis University

Associate Professor of Family and Community Medicine / February, 2015 — Present

Most Relevant Research Expertise

Geriatrics and Gerontology

Other Research Expertise (34)

Psychiatry and Mental health

And 29 more

About

Carissa van den Berk Clark, Ph.D., LMSW, is an associate professor of family and community medicine. Prior to joining the department, she received her Ph.D. in social welfare policy from the Luskin School of Public Affairs at UCLA where she also completed a pre-doctoral training at the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs. She was also a NIDA postdoctoral fellow at the Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry. Currently, she is a RWJ IRL fellow, as well as outreach and communications director for the SLU ARCHNet practice based research network and the deputy director of the SLU Area Health Education Center. Her research focuses heavily on substance abuse, mental health, care coordination and uses community participatory methodology.

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Mariane Vicente

8 Years Experience

posdoctoral researcher in Alzheimer Diseases

Education

Universidade Federal de São Carlos

PhD Physiological Sciences / April, 2021

Sao Carlos

Universidade Federal de São Carlos

Masters in Physiological Sciences / October, 2015

Sao Carlos

Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho

Biological Sciences / February, 2013

Jaboticabal

Experience

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

Postdoc Research / October, 2021 — Present

Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho

PhD student / March, 2016 — April, 2021

Most Relevant Research Expertise

Geriatrics and Gerontology

Other Research Expertise (12)

Physiology (medical)

Physiology

Cognitive Neuroscience

Aging

Neurology

And 7 more

About

PhD in Animal Physiology. Experience in the field of Neurophysiology. Has experience with neural ventilation control, sleep-awake cycle (EEG and EMG), patch clamp (in vitro), behavioral models and model for Alzheimer's disease.

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Ariel Kalil

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

27 Years Experience

University of Chicago Professor and Expert on Childhood Development

Education

University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

PhD, Developmental Psychology / 1996

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States of America

University of Colorado System

MA, Social Psychology / 1993

Boulder, Colorado, United States of America

University of Wisconsin–Madison

BA, Psychology and French Literature / 1991

Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America

Experience

University of Chicago

Daniel Levin Professor in the Harris School of Public Policy Studies and in the College / 2022 — Present

Most Relevant Research Expertise

Geriatrics and Gerontology

Other Research Expertise (25)

Sociology and Political Science

Developmental and Educational Psychology

Education

Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health

Life-span and Life-course Studies

And 20 more

About

Ariel D. Kalil is the Daniel Levin Professor of Public Policy Studies at the University of Chicago. She is a faculty research fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research and a research associate at the Population Studies Center at the University of Michigan. She is also a faculty member in the Harris School of Public Policy Studies and in the College at the University of Chicago. Kalil's research lies at the intersection of child development and public policy. She is particularly interested in the effect of early childhood interventions on health and economic outcomes in adulthood. Her work has been published in leading social science journals, including the American Economic Review, the Quarterly Journal of Economics, and the Journal of Political Economy. Kalil earned her PhD in Developmental Psychology from the University of Michigan–Ann Arbor in 1996, her MA in Social Psychology from the University of Colorado System in 1993, and her BA in Psychology and French Literature from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1991.

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Dr. Christian Waugh, Ph.D.

13 Years Experience

Professor of Psychology with expertise in resilience, positive emotions, stress

Education

University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Ph.D., Psychology / 2006

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States of America

Experience

Wake Forest University

2010 — Present

Most Relevant Research Expertise

Geriatrics and Gerontology

Other Research Expertise (38)

Sociology and Political Science

And 33 more

About

Christian Waugh, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychology at Wake Forest University, NC, is an expert in the study of stress resilience, emotions, and effective coping habits. His research features resilience as the result of stress, trauma, and the ability to experience positive emotions in times of stress. Dr. Waugh has been twice honored for teaching excellence at Wake Forest, is a professional speaker, and has published several dozen scientific articles.

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Yuri Bukhtiyarov

25 Years Experience

Expert in small molecule drug discovery and preclinical/early clinical development of drug candidates with a track record of accomplishments and publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals

Education

Drexel University Bennett S LeBow College of Business

MBA, Finance / June, 2002

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Russian Academy of Sciences

PhD, Memebrane Biochemistry / May, 1997

Pushchino

Moscow State University Department of General Chemistry

MS, Radiochemistry / June, 1986

Moscow

Experience

Vitae Pharmaceuticals Inc

Senior Research Fellow / September, 2002 — December, 2016

Principal Investigator overseeing assay development, in vitro pharmacology and animal studies on multiple drug discovery projects. Directed development and implementation of cell proliferation, differentiation and apoptosis assays for oncology and immunology projects, functional assays and target engagement studies in tissues, plasma, primary human and rodent cells. • Designed and managed various studies conducted by the CROs and academic groups including efficacy studies in rodents and Cynomolgus monkeys, DNA microarray and RNA-Seq differential gene expression analysis studies, PK, tissue distribution, DDI and off-target activity assays. • Contributed to the IND filing of several clinical candidates, prepared IND-enabling documents using submission authoring templates StartingPoint (Accenture). Conducted preliminary analysis of clinical results from the Psoriasis (RORγt inverse agonist) and Atopic Dermatitis (LXR agonist) trials.

Dade Behring

Senior Research Scientist / February, 2002 — August, 2002

Method Leader on development of clinical immunochemical assays for cardiac markers on the Dimension instruments platform. • Served as R&D Project Leader on a cross-functional product development teams focused on validation of clinical assays in a GLP/ISO9001 environment. Made a major contribution to invention of new highly sensitive assays for adulteration of urine in analysis of drugs of abuse.

EI Dupont de Nemours and Co

Research Scientist / April, 1999 — October, 2001

Principal investigator in Anti-Bacterial Department working on assay development for projects targeting protein synthesis, tRNA aminoacylation, cell-wall biosynthesis and DNA replication. • Developed and validated HTS-compatible assays for inhibition of protein synthesis in bacteria based on the in vitro transcription/translation of the firefly luciferase reporter gene. • Established assays for inhibition of bacterial aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases (AARS) by monitoring aminoacylation status of individual tRNA’s in bacterial cells by Northern blot analysis.

Most Relevant Research Expertise

Geriatrics and Gerontology

Other Research Expertise (23)

About

Extensive industrial research experience focused on Drug Discovery, In Vitro Diagnostics, Biochemistry, Molecular and Cell Biology. • A record of accomplishments including five research projects taken from their inception to IND filing and advancing seven compounds into clinic. • Experience with validation of novel drug targets and evaluation of small molecule drug candidates in functional assays and animal models. Deep knowledge of assay development, including cell-based and enzyme/receptor assays. • Broad expertise in Biological Sciences - enzymology, molecular biology, bioanalytical protocols, protein expression and purification, protein chemistry, immunochemistry, cell biology and cell signal transduction. • Experience with outsourcing of DMPK, in vitro Pharmacology, DDI and efficacy studies, working with CRO and Academic groups on Target Validation and Preclinical Drug Development. • Expertise with database management, deposition of structured results and analysis of large data arrays including data mining and statistical analysis.

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Lauren Duncan

William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Psychology, Smith College, Social, Personality, and Political Psychology

Education

University of Michigan

Ph.D., Psychology

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States of America

Experience

Smith College

Professor

Most Relevant Research Expertise

Geriatrics and Gerontology

Other Research Expertise (17)

Personality Psychology

Social Psychology

Political activism

Feminist psychology

Political Science and International Relations

And 12 more

About

Lauren Duncan received a doctorate in personality psychology and a graduate certificate in women’s studies from the University of Michigan, and a bachelor’s in economics from the University of Southern California. She is currently working with Smith students to understand why some people become politically active whereas others remain inactive. Some recent projects include the development of measures of group consciousness or politicized group identities—specifically feminist consciousness and queer consciousness. She is also working on a psychobiography of Gloria Steinem to try to explain how she became a feminist icon. Most recently, she has been collecting and translating oral histories of Italian feminist and queer activists in Italy. <br>

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Example Geriatrics and Gerontology projects

How can companies collaborate more effectively with researchers, experts, and thought leaders to make progress on Geriatrics and Gerontology?

Developing Age-Friendly Technology Solutions

An academic researcher in Geriatrics and Gerontology can collaborate with a technology company to develop age-friendly technology solutions. This can include designing user interfaces that are easy for older adults to navigate, creating wearable devices to monitor health and safety, and developing assistive technologies to enhance independence and mobility.

Improving Healthcare Services for Older Adults

Collaborating with a Geriatrics and Gerontology expert can help healthcare companies improve their services for older adults. The researcher can provide insights into the specific healthcare needs of aging populations, develop guidelines for geriatric care, and design interventions to enhance the quality of healthcare delivery for older adults.

Designing Age-Inclusive Communities

An academic researcher specializing in Geriatrics and Gerontology can work with real estate developers and urban planners to design age-inclusive communities. This can involve creating accessible housing options, designing public spaces that promote social interaction and physical activity, and implementing policies that support aging in place.

Creating Dementia-Friendly Environments

Companies in the hospitality and tourism industry can collaborate with Geriatrics and Gerontology experts to create dementia-friendly environments. This can include training staff to provide appropriate support and communication to individuals with dementia, modifying physical spaces to reduce confusion and enhance safety, and developing specialized travel and accommodation services for individuals with cognitive impairments.

Promoting Active Aging and Well-being

Collaborating with a Geriatrics and Gerontology researcher can help companies develop programs and services that promote active aging and well-being. This can involve designing exercise and wellness programs tailored to the needs of older adults, creating social engagement initiatives to combat loneliness and isolation, and developing educational resources to enhance health literacy among aging populations.