Seniors
Geriatric Research
Clinical Trials
At Strong Health, research into the basic biology of aging is a major focus of important work. We always need people willing to participate in studies to help our scientists find preventions and cures. Areas within Strong Health with on-going research opportunities for both patients and healthy control subjects include:
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- Aids
- Alzheimer's
- Cancer
- Depression
- Dermatology
- Diabetes
- Insomnia
- Movement disorders
- Pain
- Parkinson's
- Schizophrenia
Who Are Some of Strong Health's Outstanding Researchers?
Many talented people work in laboratories and with patients helping all of us benefit from developments in the evolving science of aging. These five Strong Health professionals are just a few of the many dedicated medical investigators in this exciting field of research.
- Pierre Tariot, director of the University's Geriatric Neurology and Psychiatric Clinic at Monroe Community Hospital, focuses on prevention and treatment.
- Howard Federoff, professor of neurology and director of the Center for Aging and Developmental Biology Genetic, leads neurological research.
- Paul Coleman, professor of neurobiology and anatomy and recipient of the 1999 Alzheimer Association's Pioneer Award, spearheads research into detecting diseases.
- Charles Duffy, associate professor of neurology, investigates neurological function.
- Nancy Watson, director of the Center for Clinical Research in the School of Nursing (link to bios on urmc) researches improvements to patient care.
Why Participate?
- Becoming a research subject helps others with the same condition or illness
- You may benefit from new medicines not yet widely available
- You can get free physical examinations, testing, care, and study medications
How Can I Help?
For more information about becoming a research subject, call Linda Terwillinger at 585-760-6565 or email her at Linda_Terwillinger@urmc.edu.