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Research Institute on Aging Staff

Our staff make significant contributions to research and education. They work closely with clinicians, educators, and policymakers to ensure studies are clinically informed and evidence-based.
• Joann P. Reinhardt, PhD • Kathrin Boerner, PhD • Ken Boockvar, MD • Orah Burack, MA • Verena Cimarolli, PhD • Brent Gibson, PhD •

Research Institute on Aging Staff

Our multidisciplinary staff make significant contributions to research and education, focused on the fields of geriatrics and gerontology, as well as the science of aging. We also interact closely with clinicians, educators, and policymakers.

If you have questions please email us.

Joann Reinhardt, PhD
Director of Research
212-870-4986
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Kathrin Boerner, PhD
Senior Research Scientist
212-870-7522
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Ken Boockvar, M.D.
Director of Clinical Studies/Physician
212-870-5062
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Orah Burack, MA
Senior Research Associate
212-870-5764
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Verena Cimarolli, PhD
Senior Research Scientist
212-870-7521
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Brent Gibson, PhD
Research Scientist
212-870-7520
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Jasmine Rodriguez, MA
Research Associate
212-870-5061
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Jessica Yoos, MA
Research Assistant/IRB Secretary
212-870-4849
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Adjunct Staff

Eileen Chichin, PhD/RN
Co-Director of Ethics

Amy Horowitz, DSW
Senior Research Fellow
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Opportunities for Students

Research training opportunities are also provided for masters’ and doctoral level students, as well as post doctoral fellows from a variety of fields, including medicine, nursing, sociology, public policy, psychology, and social work.

Students and fellows work under the supervision of senior scientists. If you are interested or have questions, please contact go to our Opportunities for Students webpage.