Center for Healthy Aging Research

Faculty Research Interests

Diet, Genes, and Aging - Tory Hagen, Core Director

Beckman, Joe Director Environmental Health Sciences Center Joe.beckman@oregonstate.edu	Understanding the involvement of oxidative stress, superoxide dismutase and zinc in Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS) Examining the roles of nitric oxide, peroxynitrite and nitrotyrosine in human disease
Frei, Balz Director Linus Pauling Institute Balz.frei@oregonstate.edu Biosketch	Role of oxidative stress in chronic disease, particularly atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease Ameliorating effects of dietary and metabolic antioxidants, dietary supplements and metal chelators
Giebultowicz, Jadwiga Zoology Linus Pauling Institute giebultj@science.oregonstate.edu	Understanding the mechanisms and functional significance of biological timing Investigation of clock genes and their functional significance
Hagen, Tory Core Director Linus Pauling Institute Tory.hagen@oregonstate.edu Biosketch	Causes of age-related mitochondrial decay and its consequences with respect to cardiac dysfunction. Mechanisms causing increased susceptibility to oxidative and toxicological insults
Jump, Don donald.jump@oregonstate.edu Director of Bionutrition Nutrition and Exercise Science	Dietary and hormonal regulation of hepatic lipid metabolism and gene expression. Impact of hepatic metabolism on the onset and progression of chronic diseases, e.g. atherosclerosis, diabetes and obesity.
Magnusson, Kathy Veterinary Medicine Kathy.magnusson@oregonstate.edu	Prevention of declines in learning and memory Mechanisms underlying the age-related changes in the NMDA receptor
Maier, Claudia Chemistry Claudia.maier@oregonstate.edu	Analysis of proteins in relation to their function Development and application of analytical protocols for the structural and functional characterization of proteins and their interaction with other biomolecules
Stevens, Jan Frederik Chemistry Fred.stevens@oregonstate.edu	Interactions of biological antioxidants with lipid peroxidation products Ascorbylation of oxidized lipids as a physiological response to oxidative stress
Williams, David Director Marine Freshwater Biological Sciences Center David.williams@oregonstate.edu	Drug/xenobiotic metabolism Dietary modulation of cancer

Bone Health, Exercise and Function in Aging - Drs. Pavol and Turner, Core Co-Directors

Bay, Brian K Mechanical Engineering Brian.bay@oregonstate.edu	Orthopedic biomechanics Evaluation of the micromechanical behavior of trabecular bone
Gunter, Katherine Nutrition and Exercise Sciences Kathy.gunter@oregonstate.edu	Prevention of falls Exercise and lifespan bone health
Harter, Rod Nutrition and Exercise Sciences Rod.harter@oregonstate.edu	Nonoperative treatment of knee osteoarthritis Prevention and treatment of ankle, knee and shoulder injuries
Iwaniec, Urszula Nutrition and Exercise Sciences Urszula.iwaniec@oregonstate.edu	Regulation of bone metabolism, with special emphasis on interaction of hormones, genetics, and life style factors on bone physiology
Maddalozzo, Gianni Nutrition and Exercise Sciences Gianni.maddalozzo@oregonstate.edu	Effects of mechanical loading on the musculoskeletal system; related therapeutic interventions Vibration platform intervention for acceleration of hip fracture healing
Pavol, Michael J Core Director Nutrition and Exercise Sciences Mike.pavol@oregonstate.edu Biosketch	Application of biomechanics to fall and hip fracture prevention Exercise interventions against osteoporosis
Turner, Russell T Core Director Director, Bone Research Laboratory Nutrition and Exercise Sciences Russell.turner@oregonstate.edu Biosketch	Regulation of bone mass; disease modeling Effects of alcohol on bone metabolism
Widrick, Jeff Nutrition and Exercise Sciences Jeff.widrick@oregonstate.edu	Skeletal muscle plasticity – understanding how basic muscular mechanisms are altered with changes in environmental demands Mechanical loading as related to muscle atrophy, injury and damage

Psychosocial Factors & Optimal Aging – Scott Hofer, Core Director

Aldwin, Carolyn Chair, Human Development and Family Sciences Carolyn.aldwin@oregonstate.edu Biosketch	Stress and coping; stress-related growth Changes in mental and physical health across the lifespan
Bowman, Sally Human Development and Family Sciences Extension Family and Community Development bowmans@oregonstate.edu	Caregiving across the lifespan Family processes in coping with caregiving
Dodge, Hiroko Public Health Hiroko.dodge@oregonstate.edu	Cognitive aging, dementia Longitudinal data analysis, missing data bias and application of demographic methods in clinical research
Donatelle, Rebecca Public Health Becky.donatelle@oregonstate.edu	Health behaviors; social support Prevention of chronic diseases in special populations including high risk women and older adults
Hofer, Scott Core Director Human Development and Family Sciences Scott.hofer@oregonstate.edu Biosketch	Design and analysis of longitudinal studies on development and aging Processes of change in affect and cognition
Hooker, Karen Director, Center for Healthy Aging Research Human Development and Family Sciences hookerk@oregonstate.edu Biosketch	Personality and self processes as related to mental and physical health Processes of intraindividual change during transitions
Levenson, Michael R rick.levenson@oregonstate.edu Biosketch	Exceptional adult development and transformational change Personality change and wisdom as related to mental health, physical health and behavior
Lien, Mei-Ching Department of Psychology mei.lien@oregonstate.edu	Age related differences in executive control and attentional processes The mechanisms underlying different aspects of cognitive processing across the lifespan
Piccinin, Andrea Human Development and Family Sciences Andrea.piccinin@oregonstate.edu Biosketch	Issues related to measuring abstract characteristics such as cognition in a longitudinal context Design and analysis of research that addresses the issues of retest effects, measurement equivalence across time and groups, and participant attrition
Settersten, Rick Human Development and Family Sciences Richard.settersten@oregonstate.edu	Social meanings and uses of age; effects of historical events, social change, and demographic change on aging and the life course Efforts to control human aging: perspectives of scientists, providers, and consumers; social implications
Walker, Alexis Human Development and Family Sciences walkera@oregonstate.edu	Family relationships in adulthood Feminist critical perspective on the life course

Social & Ethical Issues in Technologies for Healthy Aging – Carmen Steggell, Core Director

Bailey, Michael J. Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences mjb@eecs.oregonstate.edu	Computer graphics; multiresolution techniques for visualizing and searching large volume datasets Solid freeform fabrication for visualization hardcopy
Burns, Leslie Chair Design and Human Environment Extension Family and Community Development Leslie.burns@oregonstate.edu	Diffusion of technological innovations for healthy aging; specifically technologies associated with apparel and aging in place Analysis of consumer behavior related to technologies associated with apparel and aging in place
Chen, Hsiou-Lien Design and Human Environment Hsiou-Lien.chen@oregonstate.edu	Characterization of fiber microstructures and their relationship to fiber physical, chemical, and mechanical properties; fiber degradation mechanisms Identification of textile materials for special applications; new materials for textile applications
Drost, Kevin Mechanical Engineering kevin.drost@oregonstate.edu	Energy, chemical and medical system miniaturization based on process intensification Product development and commercialization
Hunter-Zaworski, Kate Director, National Center for Accessible Transportation Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering Email Kate	Application of inclusive design to make products and devices appealing to all Make accessible transportation systems safe, dignified and seamless for all
Kim, Minjeong Design and Human Environment Minjeong.kim@oregonstate.edu	Consumer behavior in electronic commerce Service quality both online and offline; merchandising strategy in electronic commerce
Mahmood, Atiya Design and Human Environment Human Development and Family Sciences Atiya.mahmood@oregonstate.edu	Interactions between people and their built environment relating to aging in place and active aging for older adults Social and behavioral factors associated with acceptance and use of communication and monitoring technology
Metoyer, Ron Metoyer@cs.orst.edu Biosketch	3D computer graphics and human computer interaction Development of 3D interactive content for novices, allowing production of compelling content for training, exercise or other needs.
Mullet, Kathy Design and Human Environment mulletk@onid.orst.edu	Thermal regulation of garments Apparel design for healthy aging
Steggell, Carmen Core Director Design and Human Environment Carmen.steggell@oregonstate.edu Biosketch	To develop and evaluate novel strategies allowing older adults to live independently in their own homes for as long as they are able To examine attitudes concerning the role of technology