Graduate Program Directors: J. Kevin Eckert, Ph.D.
Professor & Director, Center for Aging Studies, Department of Sociology & Anthropology, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Aging and long term care, social/cultural gerontology, research design/qualitative methods, environment and aging, care giving Jay Magaziner, Ph.D., M.S., Hyg.
Professor and Director, Division of Gerontology, Department of Epidemiology & Preventive Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Co-director, UM Center for Research on Aging
Epidemiology, hip fracture recovery, long-term care, methods for studying older persons, psychosocial aspects of health Click on the links below to view our faculty by research interest
Medicine/Biology Gad Alon, Ph.D., PT
Associate Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Maryland School of Medicine
Physical and functional performance in advanced age, advanced physical interventions for survivors of stroke, limb amputation, and hip fracture Nicole J. Brandt, PharmD, CGP, BCPP
Assistant Professor and Director of Education and Clinical Service, The Peter Lamy Center, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
Medicine and Aging, Medication Management and Adherence, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease Larry Forrester, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Maryland School of Medicine
Stroke rehabilitation using exercise protocols Andrew P. Goldberg, M.D.
Professor and Head, Division of Gerontology, Department of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Co-director, UM Center for Research on Aging
Metabolic and cardiovascular functioning in the aging Barbara C. Hansen, Ph.D.
Professor of Physiology and Director, Obesity Diabetes and Aging Resource Center, University of Maryland School of Medicine
The natural history of type 2 diabetes, the metabolic syndrome, and aging. Mechanisms of aging and of the slowing of aging by calorie restriction. Calorie restriction-mimetic agents Marc Hochberg, M.D., M.P.H.
Professor and Division Head, Division of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine
Epidemiology of osteoporosis and related fractures in the elderly; rheumatic disease; osteoarthritis of the hip and knee
Leslie Katzel, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Division of Gerontology, Department of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine
Exercise and weight loss interventions on cardiac risk factors in the elderly; genetic polymorphisms on the metabolic response to lifestyle interventions in the elderly; hypertension and cognition; exercise rehabilitation in the elderly with stroke and peripheral arterial disease
Sandra W. McLeskey, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Adult Health, University of Maryland School of Nursing
Angiogenesis in breast cancer, tamoxifen resistance in breast cancer
Kevin J. McQuade, P.T.,M.P.H.,Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Departments of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science & Orthopaedics University of Maryland School of Medicine; Rehabilitation Research Scientist, Division
of Research and Development, Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Biomechanics and epidemiology of musculoskeletal health. Joint loading demands, muscle fatigue and strength as they relate to musculoskeletal injury, fitness with aging, and rehabilitation.
Patricia Gonce Morton, RN, Ph.D., ACNP, FAAN
Professor, University of Maryland School of Nursing
Critical care, cardiovascular acute and critical care, electrocardiology, technology dependent patients (pacemakers and implantable defibrillators) Norbert Myslinski, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, University of Maryland School of Dentistry
Oral-facial neuroscience, especially sensory-motor integration in humans; neuroscience of aging from the point of view of nurses, dentists and doctors; general neuroscience writing for the lay public: and neuroscience education for K -16 students George Niederehe, Ph.D.
Psychologist, National Institute of Mental Health; Adjunct Faculty, Department of Psychology, University of Maryland Baltimore County
Mental health and aging; depression, cognitive impairments and dementia; family caregiving dynamics; intervention and services research.
Mary Rodgers, Ph.D., P.T.
Professor and Chair, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, University of Maryland School of Medicine
Physical performance measures; rehabilitation biomechanics in stroke patients
Alice Ryan, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Division of Gerontology, Department of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine
Mechanisms by which dietary restrictions and physical activity modify disease states, including diabetes and osteoporosis, in the elderly Alan R. Shuldiner, M.D.
Professor and Head, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Nutrition, University of Maryland School of Medicine
Genetics of age-related diseases including type 2 diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease; genetics of longevity, candidate gene and genome-wide approaches, gene-environment interactions
John Sorkin, MD, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Division of Gerontology, Department of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine
Changes that occur with aging in carbohydrate metabolism, lipid metabolism, obesity, and body fat distribution; relationship of these changes to the incidence of cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, death and, morbidity; genetic basis for longevity; epidemiology, biostatistics, informatics
Bruce J. Walz, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Emergency Health Services, University of Maryland Baltimore County
Emergency medical services, health care provider education Jill Whitall, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Maryland School of Medicine
Development and learning of interlimb coordination with normally developing children/adults and children with developmental coordination disorder; rehabilitation of patients with hemiparesis using sensory-coordination training protocols
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Policy for the Elderly Scott A. Bass, Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor, Department of Sociology & Anthropology, and Department of Public Policy, Dean of the Graduate School and Vice Provost for Research & Planning, University of Maryland Baltimore County
Aging and social policy, gerontology Diane E. Hoffmann, JD, MS
Associate Dean & Director, Law & Health Care Program, University of Maryland School of Law
End of life care, research with cognitively impaired subjects, obstacles to adequate pain treatment, ethics committees in health care institutions, regulation of managed care, informed consent and decision-making capacity
Meg Johantgen, Ph.D., R.N.
Assistant Professor, University of Maryland School of Nursing
Quality of nursing home care, health services research, variation in breast cancer treatment Catherine Kelleher, ScD, MPH, MS, RN
Associate Professor, Department of Education, Administration, Health Policy and Informatics, University of Maryland School of Nursing
Health policy, home and community based care, cost and quality impact of expanded roles of home health aides/personal care workers, development of case mix and severity of treatment measures as reimbursement adjustments. Nancy A. Miller, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Policy Sciences Graduate Program, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Health policy and politics, disability and aging, long term care Howard A. Palley, Ph.D.
Professor, University of Maryland School of Social Work and Distinguished Fellow, Institute For Human Services Policy
Aging and long-term care; cross-national social policies for the elderly; U.S. social policies for the elderly; continuum of care and the elderly; death with dignity issues
Ajith Silva, Ph.D.
NRSA Research Fellow in Epidemiology of Aging, University of Maryland Baltimore and Affiliate Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology & Anthropology, University of Maryland Baltimore County
Aging and long term care, risk-adjustment and long-term care financing, social gerontology, Medicare/Medicaid, and research methods.
Bruce Stuart, Ph.D.
Parke-Davis Professor of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy and Director, The Peter Lamy Center, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
Geriatric drug use, health economics, health services research, pharmaceutical policy, and drug use review
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Epidemiology of Aging Mona Baumgarten, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Division of Gerontology, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine
Aging, epidemiologic methods, pressure ulcers, dementia Sandra Black, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Division of Gerontology, Department of Epidemiology & Preventive Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine
Epidemiology of aging, diverse aging, depression, diabetes, cognitive status, interface between mental and physical health in older adults Jodi Anne Flaws, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine
Reproductive aging, ovarian function, menopause, reproductive toxicology Ann Gruber-Baldini, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Division of Gerontology, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine
Gerontology, cognitive functioning and outcomes, chronic conditions and cognitive and physical function, physical health and functioning, longitudinal methodology, cognitive functioning and hip fracture, long-term care, psychology of aging, lifespan development.
William Hawkes, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Division of Gerontology, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine
Biostatistics, methods, hip fracture epidemiology Steven Kittner, M.D., M.P.H.
Professor and Director, Maryland Stroke Center, Department of Neurology, University of Maryland School of Medicine
Neuroepidemiology with primary focus on stroke epidemiology, secondary interests in epidemiology of dementia and disability Braxton D. Mitchell, Ph.D.
Professor, Departments of Medicine and Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine University of Maryland School of Medicine
Epidemiology of Aging, Genetic epidemiology of complex diseases, including diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and osteoporosis. Carles Muntaner, M.D., Ph.D
Associate Professor, Department of Behavioral and Community Health, University of Maryland School of Nursing
Health effects of work organization in the nursing home and home care industries; social inequalities in health, health disparities
Denise L. Orwig, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Division of Gerontology, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine
Biobehavioral aspects of aging, pharmacoepidemiology, drug utilization review, hip fracture recovery, quality of life, outcomes research, gerontology Charlene C. Quinn, Ph.D., RN
Assistant Professor, Division of Gerontology, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine
Health services research and policy related to long-term care services provided to older adults. Examination of community based long term care. Application of telehealth interventions to maximize independence.
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Social/Behavioral Aspects of Aging Cynthia R. Collins, DNSc., RN, ANP-BC, GNP
Assistant Professor, Adult Health Nursing, Adult Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Program, University of Maryland School of Nursing
Wellness and Healthful Aging, Women's Health and Aging, Social/BehavioralAspects of Aging Sheila R. Cotten
Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Maryland Baltimore County
Psychosocial resources and health status, computer-mediated communication, Internet and technology usage, survey research, quantitative and qualitative methodology, mental health, medical sociology, social psychology
Bruce R. DeForge, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Behavioral and Community Health Nursing, University of Maryland School of Nursing
Sociology of mental health, psychosocial aspects of health (health status, quality of life, psychological and social well-being, and health attitudes and beliefs), self-concept, homelessness, patient-provider relationships, research design and methodology Vanessa P. Fahie, Ph D
Assistant Professor, Adult Health Nursing Department, University of Maryland School of Nursing
Health behaviors and aging, spirituality and aging, health disparities of underserved aging populations Keith Harries, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Geography and Environmental Systems, University of Maryland Baltimore County
Social geography, applications of geographic information systems technology to the analysis of social problems, mapping-related analytical techniques/geographic analysis, applications of Census data in social analysis Donna Harrington, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Director, Ruth H. Young Child Welfare Center, University of Maryland School of Social Work
Grandparents as kinship caregivers; research design/quantitative methods Louise Jenkins, Ph.D., RN
Associate Professor, University of Maryland School of Nursing
Co-Director of Clinical Education and Evaluation Laboratory - A collaborative project of the Schools of Nursing and Medicine
Quality of life, psychosocial aspects of cardiovascular recovery/rehabilitation, self-efficacy theory, continuity of care, outcomes measures, measurement, educational technology
Jessica A. Kelley-Moore, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Maryland Baltimore County
Life course inequality; Social and cultural influences on racial/ethnic health disparities; Disability
Carmen Louis Morano, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, University of Maryland School of Social Work
Stress appraisal and coping processes of caregivers; and end of life care for older adults, specifically within the older adult minority community Leslie A. Morgan, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Sociology & Anthropology, University of Maryland Baltimore County
Older women, later life families, housing for the frail elderly Sandra Fulton Picot, Ph.D., FAAN
Sonya Ziporkin Gershowitz Endowed Chair in Gerontology and Associate Professor, University of Maryland School of Nursing
Family caregivers of the elderly, African-American caregivers;health disparities; stress, appraisal, coping, physiological responses, and long term effects of caregiving, sampling ethnic minorities; integrating culture into the research process.
Barbara Resnick, Ph.D., CRNP, FAAN, FAANP
Associate Professor, University of Maryland School of Nursing
Motivation in older adults, particularly with regard to functional activities, exercise and health promoting behaviors. Measurement in older adults, and development of new measures, as well as qualitative as well as quantitative research approaches Robert L. Rubinstein, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Sociology & Anthropology, University of Maryland Baltimore County
Cultural and medical anthropology, anthropology of aging, gerontology, gender, qualitative research methods
Patricia San Antonio, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology & Anthropology, University of Maryland Baltimore County
Urban anthropology, anthropology of work, Japan, ethnicity and aging, family care giving, applied anthropology, qualitative methodology, long term care planning, cultural attitudes towards aging
John G. Schumacher, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Maryland Baltimore County
Social Gerontology, Older Patient-Health Provider Relations, Assisted Living and Health Providers, Health Communication, Bioethics, Emergency Medicine and Older Adults
Marianne Shaughnessy, Ph.D., CRNP
Associate Director for Education and Evaluation, Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center, and Assistant Professor, University of Maryland School of Nursing
Geriatric rehabilitation, stroke recovery, motivation to exercise, outcome measures in stroke Rachel W. Smith, Ph.D., RN
Assistant Professor and Outreach Coordinator, University of Maryland School of Nursing
African American health and socio/cultural issues, barriers to health care; cultural competence Ann Marie Spellbring, Ph.D., RN
Associate Professor/Coordinator Gerontology, Department of Adult Health, University of Maryland School of Nursing
Fall prevention in the elderly in acute and long-term care, medication administration practices in community settings, long term care including assisted living and nursing home; issues pertaining to end- of- life care
James E. Trela, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Sociology & Anthropology, University of Maryland Baltimore County
Aging and economic well-being, age and gambling, politics of aging Betsy Vourlekis, Ph.D., LICSW
Interim Associate Dean and Chair, Department of Social Work, School of Social Work, University of Maryland Baltimore County
Case management; performance measurement of psychosocial care delivery; long-term care; psychosocial aspects of health
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Psychology of Aging Carlo C. DiClemente, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair, Department of Psychology, University of Maryland Baltimore County
Health and addictive behavior change; compliance, treatment for substance abuse and alcohol problems. Shari R. Waldstein, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Maryland Baltimore County
Cardiovascular disease and cognitive aging; and psychosocial and psychophysiological factors in cardiovascular disease
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