Above: Meet Associate Professor Tonya Roberts, PhD, RN, and learn how her early experience in long-term care facilities influenced her path to a PhD and guided her research.
Faculty who conduct research in aging and care for older adults are committed to improving the health, well-being, and quality of life of older persons; supporting delivery of high-quality care for this population; and addressing the needs of caregivers.
Our research focuses on:
- Creating innovative solutions for improving aging care and outcomes in the community and across healthcare systems
- Understanding the impact of multimorbidity, social determinants of health, and health disparities on aging well/healthy aging
- Enhancing person and family-centered care delivery in long-term care environments
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More About Research on Aging and Care for Older Adults
Research News
A New Type of Translation
For UW–Madison School of Nursing alum and professor Dr. Maichou Lor, creating tools to address culturally-appropriate care and improve clinical practice means patients’ symptoms are no longer lost in translation.
MS Information student Jinghao Zhou leads pioneering research at interdisciplinary School of Nursing lab
Jinghao Zhou MSx’26 talks about his work as a graduate research assistant with Dr. Wan-Chin Kuo in the Metabolic Environment Targeting Age Reversal (METAR) lab.
CARE Awarded Grant to Study Healthy Aging for Latino Elders
The Nursing Center for Aging Research and Education (CARE) was awarded a Greater Milwaukee Foundation grant to support the study Supporting Healthy Aging for Hispanic/Latino Elders via Bilingual Direct Care Workforce Training.
Professor Emerita Barb Bowers on Nursing Home Decline
Professor emerita Barb Bowers was quoted this week in the Capital Times about the decline in quality at Wisconsin nursing homes
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Resources from Researchers
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Center for Aging Research and Education (CARE)
The Center for Aging Research and Education (CARE) supports discoveries that improve aging and build the skills and capacity of those who care for older adults.
Mobilizing Older adults Via a systems-based Intervention (MOVIN)
MOVIN is an evidence-based hospital mobility program centered on improving patient ambulation.
Researchers in Aging and Care for Older Adults
Lisa C. Bratzke, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, FAHA
Position title: Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Professor, and Sekelsky Professor in Education Innovation
Email:
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Phone: 608-263-5277
Address:
1157 Signe Skott Cooper Hall
Barb J. King, PhD, RN, APRN-BC, FAAN
Position title: Professor, Charlotte Jane and Ralph A. Rodefer Chair, and Center for Aging Research & Education Director
Email:
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Phone: 608-263-5319
Address:
4143 Signe Skott Cooper Hall
Wan-chin Kuo, PhD, RN
Position title: Assistant Professor
Email:
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Phone: 608-263-9886
Address:
4121 Signe Skott Cooper Hall
Maichou Lor, PhD, RN
Position title: Assistant Professor
Email:
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Phone: 608-265-4248
Address:
4117 Signe Skott Cooper Hall
Teri Pipe, PhD, RN
Position title: Professor of Practice
Email:
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Phone: 608-263-5458
Address:
4105 Signe Skott Cooper Hall
Tonya J. Roberts, PhD, RN, FGSA
Position title: Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, Associate Professor, and Karen Frick Pridham Professor in Family-Centered Care
Email:
tjbeal
Phone: 608-263-5293
Address:
4261 Signe Skott Cooper Hall
Linsey M. Steege, PhD
Position title: Associate Dean for Research, Professor, and Gulbrandsen Chair in Health Informatics & Systems Innovation
Email:
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Phone: 608-263-5191
Address:
5133 Signe Skott Cooper Hall
Megan Zuelsdorff, PhD
Position title: Assistant Professor
Email:
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Phone: 608-262-5951
Address:
3115 Signe Skott Cooper Hall