Since 2013, the UCSF Pepper Center has supported
Program Spotlight
February 2024
We are delighted to introduce our newest cohort of scholars at the UCSF Pepper Center Program. With backgrounds spanning medicine, social sciences, public health, and more, they bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to the field of geriatric research.
Joining our REC Program, we have James Deardorff, MD, Matthew Growdon, MD, Alison Rustagi, MD, PhD, and James Harrison, PhD. Joining our PESC Pilot Program, we have Theresa Allison, MD, PhD, Krista Harrison, PhD, Francesca Nicosia, PhD, and Jennifer James, PhD, MS, MSW.
We believe that their collective efforts will not only enhance our program but also make significant strides in aging research and geriatric care.
Featured Resources
Geriatric Research Instrument Library (GRIL)
The Geriatric Research Instrument Library (GRIL) is a web-based repository of information and resources about measurement instruments commonly used in gerontological research. Researchers can use GRIL to identify, compare and select instruments for their research investigations.
Dataset Resource Library
The UCSF Pepper Center brings substantial expertise in the analysis of datasets to answer important questions in aging research. In particular, the Pepper Center hosts several data resources that have been widely used by UCSF investigators.
Office Hours
Join us for our upcoming Office Hours where our Pepper Center Vulnerable Populations Aging Research Core (VARC) leaders can provide consultation for the various aspects of your research. All researchers, investigators, and research staff are welcome to attend and listen in.
Events
News
Neurodelirium: Using biomarkers to study delirium superimposed on dementia with neurohospitalist delirium guru @saralahue at #ADS24SAC @AmerDelirium pic.twitter.com/MFzhBDd5N8
— John Newman, MD, PhD (@GeriSciDoc) June 11, 2024
“The process used to change the definition of Alzheimer's disease serves as an exemplar of the insidious nature of how industry, including pharmaceutical and diagnostics corporations, influences how diseases are redefined.”https://t.co/26VIRwyrOg
— Ken Covinsky (@geri_doc) June 25, 2024
Wonderful collaboration between investigators at @Yale_OAIC and @PepperUcsf https://t.co/VDxGfFSGeE pic.twitter.com/pn6eAfWkML
— Thomas Gill (@MrDisability) July 31, 2024