Center for Gerontology & Healthcare Research

The Center for Gerontology & Healthcare Research (CGHCR) is an internationally renowned healthcare research center.

Center for Gerontology & Healthcare Research

The Center for Gerontology & Healthcare Research (CGHCR) is an internationally renowned healthcare research center.

CGHCR is focused on the diverse health and social service needs of older adults and other persons with chronic illnesses. Research findings published by our faculty inform healthcare delivery and policy for these vulnerable populations, with particular emphasis on those residing in post-acute and long-term care.

Research

The Center for Gerontology and Healthcare Research is renowned for research in health services, aging, and chronic disease.

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People

The Center for Gerontology and Healthcare Research is led by faculty and staff who oversee core services.

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Brown Bag Series

Bring your lunch for discussions with faculty, post-doctoral fellows, and other researchers who share their ongoing aging research with colleagues.

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$ 32,900,000

External research funding FY 2023

28

Core Faculty

245

Publications

Calendar year 2022

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May 12, 2025 News from Brown

Brown faculty to confer highest honor on preeminent scholars in physics, public health

J. Michael Kosterlitz, a professor of physics, and Terrie Fox Wetle, a professor emerita of health services, policy and practice, will receive the Rosenberger Medal of Honor during Commencement and Reunion Weekend.

April 4, 2025 SPH News

Dean’s Award for Excellence in Leadership

Kimberly Bernard, Senior Research Scientist, here at the Center for Gerontology and Healthcare Research is a recipient of the 2025 SPH Dean's Award for Excellence in Leadership.

April 4, 2025 SPH News

Dean’s Award for Excellence in Community Engagement

Emily Gadbois, Assistant Professor of Health Services, Policy and Practice is the recipient of the 2025 SPH Dean's Award for Excellence in Community Engagement.

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The mission of the Center for Gerontology & Healthcare Research is to enhance the quality of life for vulnerable populations, especially older adults, through rigorous, advanced methodological research and translation of state-of-the-art science to effective policies and practices.