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Roos, Bernard, M.D.

Director, GRECC, Miami VAHCS
Professor, Director, Endocrinology and Geriatric Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Research Interests:  Endocrinology & Metabolism, Aging
Current Research Studies:
1. Age-related Bone Repair by hMSCs in Biodegradable Scaffolds


Troen, Bruce, M.D.

Staff Physician, Geriatrics, GRECC, Miami VAHCS
Associate Professor, Medicine-Gerontology & Geriatrics, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Research Interests: Geriatrics, Molecular Biology
Current Research Studies:
1. Regulation of Cathepsin K Gene Expression in Osteoclasts
2. Prevalence and Risk Factors for the Frailty Syndrome in Miami Veterans


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

Education Coordinator, Education Service, Miami VAHCS
Research Interests: Medical Education, Aging
Current Research Studies:
1. Medical Students Attitudes towards Older Patients


Signorile, Joseph, Ph.D.

Health Science Specialist, Geriatrics, GRECC, Miami VAHCS
Professor, Exercise and Sports Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Research Interests: Aging, Rehabilitative Medicine
Current Research Studies:
1. Correlation of Office-Based Physical Performance Test Battery with Established Tests of ADL Performance and  Perceived Physical Health
2. Optimal Load for Power Development in Older Individuals
3. Acute Effect of Whole Body Vibration on Oxygen Consumption
 


Balkan, Wayne, Ph.D.

Research Chemist, GRECC, Miami VAHCS
Research Assistant Professor, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Research Interests: Geriatrics, Molecular Biology, Endocrinology & Metabolism
Current Research Studies:
1. Regulation of Osteoclast Differentiation by Retinoic Acid: Pilot Project