{"id":2220,"date":"2014-11-20T20:10:00","date_gmt":"2014-11-21T01:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/directory\/"},"modified":"2026-04-23T12:40:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T16:40:26","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>The UNC Center for Aging and Health<\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"color: #333333\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-9136\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/753\/2024\/05\/elderly-people-collage-300x283.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"329\" height=\"311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/753\/2024\/05\/elderly-people-collage-300x283.png 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/753\/2024\/05\/elderly-people-collage-600x566.png 600w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/753\/2024\/05\/elderly-people-collage.png 726w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 329px) 100vw, 329px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>Housed within the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/\">School of Medicine<\/a>, the Center for Aging and Health (CAH) advances innovative, high-quality geriatrics interprofessional education, research, and clinical care to improve the health and well-being of the aging population across North Carolina and the nation. We achieve our mission by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Developing innovative programs of geriatrics and gerontological education for physicians and interprofessional health providers, students, and the non-clinical workforce providing care to older adults.<\/li>\n<li>Providing leadership and support for interprofessional clinical services for older adults in the UNC Health system and other health care partners across the state.<\/li>\n<li>Promoting collaborative research in aging using principles of team science.<\/li>\n<li>Providing aging expertise and service by collaborating with organizations, communities, and state agencies that promote the health and well-being of older adults.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"section-som\"><span>Programs<\/span><\/h2>\nInterprofessional teams develop, roll out, and coordinate CAH programs. These educators, researchers, geriatrics and other specialty faculty handle programs on a local, state, regional, national and international basis. Some programs include:<\/p>\n<div class=\"row  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-xs-12 col-sm-4 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class=\"panel panel-primary  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/mstar\/\">MSTAR<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\nEngaging medical students in a summer of mentoring and hands-on training in aging research.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-xs-12 col-sm-4 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class=\"panel panel-primary  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/cgwep\">CGWEP<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\nBringing best practices of aging health and geriatric medicine to NC providers, caregivers, and patients.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-xs-12 col-sm-4 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class=\"panel panel-primary  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/cgwep\/courses\/otago-exercise-program\/\">Otago Exercise Program<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\nSeeking to reduce falls in older persons through strength and balance exercises and walking.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-xs-12 col-sm-4 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class=\"panel panel-primary  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/cgwep\/echo\/\">Project ECHO\u00ae<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\nTelementoring healthcare professionals by sharing cases and suggesting improvements.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-xs-12 col-sm-4 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class=\"panel panel-primary  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/dementia-friendly-hospital-initiative\/\">DHFI<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\nTraining UNC Health hospital staff in dementia friendly hospital care and communication.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"section-som\"><span>Center for Aging and Health Staff<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"container-fluid divisions-container multi-column\">\n    \n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/753\/2021\/09\/Abate_Aaron-Blake.jpg\" alt=\"A headshot of Aaron. He is smiling and wearing a brown sport coat over a beige collared shirt.\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/753\/2021\/09\/Abate_Aaron-Blake.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/directory\/aaron-abate\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Aaron Abate&#039;                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p><strong>Business Officer<\/strong><br \/>\nDivision of Geriatric Medicine<br \/>\nCenter for Aging and Health<br \/>\n919-962-7424<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/753\/2023\/02\/larry-adams-II.jpg\" alt=\"Larry Adams II\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/753\/2023\/02\/larry-adams-II.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/directory\/larry-adams-ii\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Larry Adams II                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p><strong>Accountant<\/strong><br \/>\nCenter for Aging and Health<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/753\/2026\/01\/Anna-Broich-MA-MPH-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Anna Broich, MA, MPH\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/753\/2026\/01\/Anna-Broich-MA-MPH-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/directory\/anna-broich-ma-mph\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Anna Broich, MA, MPH                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p><strong>Research Assistant<\/strong><br \/>\nCenter for Aging and Health<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/753\/2023\/02\/Zaneta-Brown.jpg\" alt=\"Zaneta Brown\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/753\/2023\/02\/Zaneta-Brown.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/directory\/zaneta-brown\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Zaneta Brown                         <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p><strong>HR Consultant<\/strong><br \/>\nCenter for Aging and Health<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/753\/2025\/03\/Cavallaro-Hanna.png\" alt=\"Hanna Cavallaro\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/753\/2025\/03\/Cavallaro-Hanna.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/directory\/hanna-cavallaro\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Hanna Cavallaro                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p><strong>Administrative Staff<\/strong><br \/>\nDivision of Geriatric Medicine<br \/>\nCenter for Aging and Health<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/753\/2023\/09\/Denise-Dews-scaled-e1695313654958-1024x850.jpg\" alt=\"Denis\u00e9 Dews\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/753\/2023\/09\/Denise-Dews-scaled-e1695313654958-1024x850.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/directory\/denise-dews\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Denise Dews                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p><strong>Continuing Education Specialist<br \/>\n<\/strong>Center for Aging and Health<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/753\/2025\/03\/Cameron1_Photo-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Cameron Dunn\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/753\/2025\/03\/Cameron1_Photo-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/directory\/cameron-dunn\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Cameron Dunn                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p><strong>Research Coordinator<br \/>\n<\/strong>Center for Aging and Health<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/753\/2025\/08\/Garrett_Jamie_463-014-Retouched-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Jamie Garrett\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/753\/2025\/08\/Garrett_Jamie_463-014-Retouched-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/directory\/jamie-garrett\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Jamie Garrett                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p><strong>Public Communications Specialist<\/strong><br \/>\nDivision of Geriatric Medicine<br \/>\nCenter for Aging and Health<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/753\/2023\/09\/Danae-Gross-958x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Danae Gross\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/753\/2023\/09\/Danae-Gross-958x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/directory\/danae-gross\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Danae Gross                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p><strong>Graduate Research Assistant<br \/>\n<\/strong>Center for Aging and Health<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/753\/2018\/06\/Yvette-Hall_Oct-2011_cropped.jpg\" alt=\"Yvette Hall\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/753\/2018\/06\/Yvette-Hall_Oct-2011_cropped.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/directory\/yvette-hall\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Yvette Hall                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p><strong>Administrative Specialist<\/strong><br \/>\nDivision of Geriatric Medicine<br \/>\nCenter for Aging and Health<br \/>\n919-843-4096<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/753\/2023\/09\/Herndon-Taylor-623x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Taylor Herndon\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/753\/2023\/09\/Herndon-Taylor-623x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/directory\/taylor-herndon-mha\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Taylor Herndon                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p><strong>Associate Chief of Administration<\/strong><br \/>\nDivisions of Hospital Medicine and Geriatrics<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/753\/2020\/05\/Kelley_Casey-1-1012x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Casey Kelley, Research Specialist\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/753\/2020\/05\/Kelley_Casey-1-1012x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/directory\/casey-kelley-mph\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Casey J. Kelley, MPH                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p><strong>Social\/Clinical Research Specialist<\/strong><br \/>\nCenter for Aging and Health<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/753\/2024\/09\/Lourduraj-Sophia-655x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Sophia Lourduraj\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/753\/2024\/09\/Lourduraj-Sophia-655x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/directory\/sophia-lourduraj\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Sophia Lourduraj                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p><strong>Social\/Clinical Research Assistant<\/strong><br \/>\nCenter for Aging and Health<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/753\/2024\/08\/Nieto-Viviana-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Viviana Nieto, Research Assistant, Center for Aging and Health\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/753\/2024\/08\/Nieto-Viviana-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/directory\/viviana-nieto\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Viviana Nieto                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p><strong>Research Assistant<\/strong><br \/>\nCenter for Aging and Health<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/753\/2025\/03\/Paris-Nathan-1.jpg\" alt=\"Nathan Paris, Research Assistant\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/753\/2025\/03\/Paris-Nathan-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/directory\/nathan-paris-research-assistant\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Nathan Paris                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p><strong>Research Coordinator<\/strong><br \/>\nCenter for Aging and Health<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                            <a class=\"post-author\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/directory\/kristen-ruck\/\">\n                            <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/wp-content\/themes\/heelium-white-coat\/images\/default-profile.svg\" alt=\"No profile image on file\" \/>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/a>\n                    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/directory\/kristen-ruck\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Kristen Ruck                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p><strong>MSTAR Grant Manager and Program Coordinator; Clinical Experience Facilitator<\/strong><br \/>\nCenter for Aging and Health<br \/>\n<a class=\"mail-link\" href=\"mailto:MSTAR@med.unc.edu\">Contact Kristen about MSTAR<\/a><\/p>\n                            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       \n                                                                    <p><strong>Executive Assistant<\/strong><br \/>\nDivision of Geriatric Medicine<br \/>\nCenter for Aging and Health<br \/>\n919-966-5945<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/753\/2021\/09\/Williamson-Angela-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A headshot of Angela standing in front of a white background.\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" 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