UCSF Pepper Center

UCSF Pepper Center
Established in 2013 by UCSF Geriatrics faculty, our goal is to foster a collaborative research community aimed at enhancing our understanding about aging-related disability and functional decline. Our five integrated cores promote progress in geriatric research and care.
Mission and Goals

 

Since 2013, the UCSF Pepper ​Center has supported

 

540+

Publications

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85+

Projects

Highlighted Projects

70+

Scholars

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Program Spotlight

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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. 

Scholars 2023-2024

 

Featured Resources

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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