Elizabeth Dugan
Professor of Gerontology, and, Fellow of the Gerontology Institute
Phone: 617.287.7382
Biography
Elizabeth Dugan, PhD, is a Professor of Gerontology in the Donna M. and Robert J. Manning College of Nursing & Health Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Boston. Professor Dugan’s research focuses on healthy aging.
Area of Expertise
Healthy aging, older drivers, patient trust
Degrees
PhD, Human Development & Family Studies, University of North Carolina Greensboro
MA, Gerontology, University of South Florida
BA, Liberal Arts, University of Central Florida
Additional Information
Professor Dugan has published numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, state reports, booklets, op-eds, and a book. Many of her works are co-authored with student researchers. Since 2014 she has been leading work on The Healthy Aging Data Report (see healthyagingdatareports.org), research that reports on things that influence community healthy aging. These practical data tools help local policymakers, service providers, and others understand the state of healthy aging and the factors that contribute to outcomes.
Dr. Dugan is a Fellow of the Gerontological Society of America in the Behavioral and Social Science section, a Fellow of the UMB Gerontology Institute, and a Research Affiliate of the University of Massachusetts Transportation Center. She has informed policy at the local level on the Newton Council on Aging, the state level on the Governor’s Council to Address Aging Issues in Massachusetts, and federally via the White House Conferences on Aging and a roundtable with the NHTSA Director (on older drivers).