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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Intellectual Disability in Adults
Research into ageing and intellectual disability
Rehabilitation and complex and multiple disabilities
Contact: Associate Professor Lynette Lee
More details here. |
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Residential and Community Care
Research to address the health care
community and residential care
Contact:
Dr Chris Shanley
More details here. |
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