Meet the Director
Mark A. Supiano, M.D.
Mark A. Supiano, M.D. joined the University of Utah Center on Aging in October 2005 when he also became Chief of the Division of Geriatrics in the School of Medicine and Director of the VA Salt Lake City Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center.The eventual outcome of his close bond with his grandfather became Dr. Supiano's career path in the new discipline of Geriatric Medicine.
Center on Aging Directory
The Center on Aging Directory is a collection of faculty, emeritus, trainee and affiliate members who share an interest in expanding the visibility of aging research and growth across the University of Utah.
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Aging Brain Care Program at University of Utah Health
The Aging Brain Care Program (ABC) is an interdisciplinary program whose goal is to diagnose, evaluate and treat cognitive disorders. The clinic, which was opened in July of 2020, is run by Dr. Michelle Sorweid and other cognitive specialists at the U of U Health.
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"From the Desk Of" Staff Highlight - February 2021
One staff member from the Department of Internal Medicine will be highlighted monthly as part of our "From the Desk Of" staff recognition initiative. This month's featured staff member is Holly Abel from the Division of Geriatrics.
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Ask The Geriatrician: The COVID-19 Vaccine
In this article, Dr. Timothy Farrell, MD, Associate Professor in the Division of Geriatrics at the U of U Health answers questions about the COVID-19 Vaccine.
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Protecting Older Adults Against COVID-19
With COVID-19 vaccinations now available to Utahns ages 70 and older, many people are wondering if it safe to get the vaccine. Dr. Emily Spivak, MD, MHS, Associate Professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases and Dr. Mark Supiano, MD, Chief of the Division of Geriatrics answer questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and how it affects older adults.
Our Mission
The Center on Aging has a 40 year history at the University of Utah. Beginning with its origination in 1972, the Center on Aging has provided educational and research programs in gerontology at the University of Utah. It has sponsored undergraduate and graduate gerontology certificate programs as well as a Masters degree program in Gerontology. In addition to its strengths in gerontology education programs, it is recognized for a well-established research program focused on bereavement, coping with loss of a spouse and caregiving. In June 2004 its name was changed from the Gerontology Center to reflect a desire to become more comprehensive and expand the scope of its service and research activities.