Division of Aging

For Older Adult Health Research

Our research addresses important questions about the development and management of disease throughout the lifespan. For example, what impact do lifestyle factors such as diet, alcohol consumption, and exercise have on an individual's probability of having a heart attack, and what role do genetic variables play? Specific research interests include the identification and reduction of risk factors for cardiovascular disease and cancer as well as the identification and reduction of risk factors for stroke and diabetes.

Another focus is identifying factors associated with the maintenance of cognitive function and prevention of dementia. In the clinical setting, we are evaluating predictors of delirium among older patients during the hospital stay and evaluating potential intervention programs. In addition, using large, population-based databases, we are studying the characteristics of individuals who achieve exceptional longevity.

 

We THRIVE Initiative

Our Harvard-based center has developed a one-of-a-kind research database of over 10 million aging adults for who we know everything about their aging process. Thus, we are in a once-in-a-generation position to create the first-ever contemporary guide for positive aging.

For more information please visit the We THRIVE Initiative Research Site:
Brigham and Women's Hospital Division of Aging We THRIVE Initiative

 

Research Staff

Luc Djoussé, MD, MPH, DSc

Luc Djoussé, MD, MPH, DSc

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Jane A. Driver, MD, MPH

Jane A. Driver, MD, MPH

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Clark DuMontier, MD, MPH

Clark DuMontier, MD, MPH

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Dr. J. Michael Gaziano, MD, MPH, Chief, Division of Aging

Dr. J. Michael Gaziano, MD, MPH

Chief, Division of Aging

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Kerry Ivey, PhD

Kerry Ivey, PhD

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School

Director of Nutrition for Massachusetts Veterans Epidemiology Research Center (MAVERIC)

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Ariela Orkaby, MD, MPH

Ariela Orkaby, MD, MPH

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School

Director of Frailty Research and Associate Director of Faculty Development

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Alexandre Pereira, MD, PhD

Alexandre Pereira, MD, PhD

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School

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Andrea Wershof Schwartz, MD, MPH, AGSF

Andrea Wershof Schwartz, MD, MPH, AGSF

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Howard Sesso, ScD, MPH

Howard Sesso, ScD, MPH

Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School

Associate Director of the Division of Preventive Medicine

Director of Nutrition Research, Preventive Medicine

Co-Director of Hypertension Research, Preventive Medicine

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