CERA - Research - Introduction

Introduction

CERA conducts innovative multidisciplinary research into ageing, geriatric medicine and healthy ageing. The driving focus of our research is to develop strategies and therapies to improve the quality of life and health of older people. The research covers an extensive range of methodologies from basic biological research, clinical research, epidemiology, health services and social science.

Note: Scholarships are available for Honours, Masters and PhD research students in all areas. For availability details link to the Scholarships Opportunities Section of News and Events here.

Our major research areas are:

Biogerontology: ageing biology and the ageing liver Research into ageing biology, the liver and liver endothelium Developing novel therapies to prevent age-related hyperlipidemia Contact: Professor David Le Couteur, Dr Victoria Cogger More details here.
Epidemiology of Ageing CHAMP: the largest international study of ageing in men Epidemiological studies of falls, osteoporosis and polypharmacy Contact: Professor Robert Cumming, Dr Vasi Naganathan, Dr Laura Ahmad More details here.
Clinical Research: dementia and brain ageing The Cognitive Disorders Clinic tertiary referral centre for dementia Contact: Dr Helen Creasey, Dr Louise Waite More details here.
Pharmacological Research: improved prescribing in older people Research into ageing and medication disposition Developing strategies to improve prescribing in older people Contact: Professor Andrew McLachlan, Professor David Le Couteur, Dr Vasi Naganathan More details here.
Social Gerontology and Health Policy The ARC-NHMRC Healthy Ageing Research Network Research into health ageing Contact: Professor Hal Kendig, Dr Matthew Carroll More details here , or link to the Ageing Well Web Site.
Intellectual Disability in Adults Research into ageing and intellectual disability Rehabilitation and complex and multiple disabilities Contact: Associate Professor Lynette Lee More details here.
Residential and Community Care Research to address the health care community and residential care Contact: Dr Chris Shanley More details here.