Aging

Dr. Brummel-Smith is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Geriatrics at the Florida State University College of Medicine. He founded and served as chair of the Department of Geriatrics from 2003 until 2015. He served as chief of the division of geriatrics at two medical schools (University of Southern California and Oregon Health Sciences University).

Dr. Brummel-Smith is an expert on patient access to health care, Alzheimer’s disease as it relates to caregiver support and diagnosis of the disease, and elder health care needs. He has been selected by his peers 11 times as one of the Best Doctors in America.

Kim is an expert on the study of muscle catabolism and other neuromuscular changes related to aging, diseases (e.g. cancer cachexia), exercise, nutrition (e.g. caloric restriction or high caloric diets) and physical function.

Dr. Munn is an expert on aging with particular expertise in gerontological social work research, specifically in the areas of long-term care, end of life, and incarcerated older adults.

Ouimet’s research is focused on neurodegeneration, particularly in Alzheimer’s disease and Huntington’s disease.

Pomidor is an expert on Alzheimer’s disease as it relates to research of the disease and diagnosis of the disease in patients. She is also an expert on elder health care needs, driving skills for older adults, physical activity for older adults, health literacy for older adults and falls prevention.

Salazar’s is an expert on aging and age-related diseases, such as atherosclerosis.