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Our Research Programs
Make Hidden Problems in Aging and Serious Illness Care Visible

We reveal unmet needs, root causes, and lived experiences - using stories and data - to bring overlooked problems into focus.

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Empower Better Communication and Values-Aligned Decisions 

We design and evaluate tools and communication approaches that empower patients, caregivers, and clinicians to navigate complex conversations and high-stakes decisions. 

Develop and Test Novel Interventions that Improve Well-being

We develop and test interventions across aging, chronic pain, dementia, cancer, and other serious illnesses to improve quality of care and well-being.

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Turn Evidence into Real-World Impact for Aging and Serious Illness Care 

We use implementation science methods and systems-change strategies to move ‘what works’ from journals into the real-world care. 

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