South Florida VA Foundation for Research & Education

Geriatrics

Evan Cherniack, M.D.

Staff Physician, Geriatrics Service, Miami VAMC

Assistant Professor, Medicine-Geriatrics, University of Miami

Research Interests: Geriatrics, Alternative Medicine

Current Research Studies:

Trends in the Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Stuti Dang, M.D., M.P.H.

Physician, Geriatrics, GRECC, Miami VAMC

Assistant Professor, Medicine, University of Miami

Research Interests: Geriatrics, Telemedicine

Current Research Studies:

Telecare (T-Care) Program

Telephone-Linked Computer (TLC) System for Dementia Care

Eileen Marcial, M.B.A., Ed.D.

Education Coordinator, Education Service, Miami VAMC

Research Interests: Medical Education, Aging

Current Research Studies:

Medical Students Attitudes Towards Older Patients

Miguel Paniagua, M.D.

Physician, Nursing Home, Extended Care Service,  Miami VAMC

Assistant Professor, Medicine -Geriatrics, University of Miami

Research Interests: Geriatrics, Aging

Current Research Studies:

BMI and the Frequency of Osteopenia and Osteoporosis in a Male Nursing Home Population

Evaluation of Pain Management Disparities Based on Race and Ethnicity

Bernard Roos, M.D.

Director, GRECC, Miami VAMC

Professor, Director, Endocrinology and Geriatric Medicine, University of Miami

Research Interests: Prostatic Disease, Aging

Current Research Studies:

Age-related Bone Repair by hMSCs in Biodegradable Scaffolds

Bruce Troen, M.D.

Staff Physician, Geriatrics, GRECC, Miami VAMC

Associate Professor, Medicine-Gerontology & Geriatrics, University of Miami

Research Interests: Geriatrics, Molecular Biology

Current Research Studies:

Regulation of Cathepsin K Gene Expression in Osteoclasts