Division of Geriatric Medicine
Research Overview
George Heckman MD MSc FRCP(C)
Research director,
Division of Geriatric Medicine,
McMaster University
The Division of Geriatric Medicine of McMaster University is one of the most productive in Canada, conducting collaborative "bench to bedside" research in a wide variety of areas health care and promotion in older adults.
In addition to these clinical research interests, members of the division of Geriatric Medicine are involved in the elaboration of Canadian Clinical Practice Guidelines for osteoporosis, dementia, and heart failure.
Click below to learn more about the specific interests of researchers in our division.
- George Heckman
- Alexandra Papaioannou
- Christopher Patterson
- William Molloy
- Brian Misiaszek
- David Cowan
- Tricia Woo
Student and resident research
The Division of Geriatric Medicine welcomes inquiries by undergraduate
and post-graduate students in health sciences in regard to potential
research and quality assurance projects. We encourage prospective students
to bring forward their own research questions and ideas. Our office
maintains and updates a database of possible topics for quality assurance
projects. We also encourage students to seek out opportunities for scholarships,
bursaries and other funding. For information on scholarship, bursary,
and financial support programs, including deadlines, please follow the
link below.
- 2008 Information on Awards and Research
- Canadian Institution of Health Research
- Heart and Stroke Foundation
- McMaster Health Research Services
- Drummond Foundation
