David Atkinson
Director
Centre for Health and Ageing
Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research
Australia
Biography
Our researchers are working to extend healthy lives, to prevent the onset of disabling illnesses, to find better ways to treat diseases common amongst older people and to improve the way heath services are delivered. Our discoveries will be tomorrows treatments. The will have an enormous impact on the future of your health. We advocate healthy lifestyles, positive ageing and education.
Research Interest
Dementia Depression Stroke and heart disease Falls Mens Health Womens Health Frailty Healthy Ageing Indigenous Health and Ageing
