Who We Are
Learn about the scientists who drive the Marcus Institute’s clinical research in aging.
Top Scientists in the Field of Aging
The Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research attracts the best and brightest minds in geriatric research. They are pioneers in fields including:
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Delirium
- Dementia
- Non-invasive brain stimulation
- Falls
- Frailty
- Cardiology
- Health care services
- And more
With senior faculty who are renowned investigators and a pipeline of talented mid-level and junior faculty bringing exciting new ideas, skills, and energy to the Marcus Institute, we are poised to continue our important contributions to the health and well-being of older adults for decades to come.
Academic Collaboration
The Marcus Institute is affiliated with Harvard Medical School.
Researchers at the Marcus Institute participate in teaching, mentorship, and aging research. The Institute provides access to educational programs, study design resources, and clinical trial collaboration opportunities.
All HMS faculty at the Marcus Institute have access to the Harvard Catalyst program, which offers educational resources, study design tools, and clinical trial collaboration support. Faculty can also draw on the expertise of other teaching and research affiliates for collaboration and support.
An important goal of the Marcus Institute is to strengthen the continuum of aging research and encourage scientists to apply their work to challenges facing older adults.
Researchers and Mentors in Geriatrics
Our investigators are teachers, clinicians, and collaborators. Senior faculty at the Marcus Institute are committed to mentoring future researchers while continuing their own investigations.
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Meet the individual researchers and staff whose passion is at the heart of the Marcus Institute’s work.
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Research Areas
Learn more about how we focus our work.
Biomarkers and Genetics
As precision medicine enters the mainstream of clinical care, Marcus Institute researchers are working to advance the understanding of disease biomarkers and genetics.
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Brain Health
Through pioneering multidisciplinary research, the Marcus Institute is uncovering new answers to the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, delirium, and other changes to the brain.
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Data Science and Technology
The Marcus Institute includes a biostatistics and data sciences faculty who collaborate with investigators to design and conduct clinical trials and observational studies in aging.
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Health Care Services and Policy
The Marcus Institute seeks to effect change in policies that impact the care of older adults by identifying age-related conditions that have an outsized impact on health care utilization and costs, while developing interventions that mitigate the issues.
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Medication
Marcus Institute researchers are examining the relationship between medicine and adverse health outcomes such as falls, injuries, and treatment side effects among older people.
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Physical Health and Function
Through the Marcus Institute’s research we are learning how older adults can maintain independence and quality of life.
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