Research Training Grant in Geriatrics and Gerontology - Faculty

Ann Falsey, M.D.

Associate Professor of Medicine
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

Ann Falsey, M.D. has focused her research on the epidemiology and immunology of influenza and RSV in older persons.  Respiratory infections are a major source of morbidity and mortality in the elderly and an understanding of the epidemiology, pathophysiology and immunology is critical to vaccine development. Dr. Falsey’s work has spanned from the bench to the bedside, investigating respiratory infections in several health care settings, including adult day care, nursing homes, community-dwelling elderly and hospitalized adults. Her current projects encompass several related topics:  First, having defined the epidemiology and impact of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in elderly adults, the focus of current research is to evaluate the pathophysiology of severe RSV disease in adults by exploring the cellular immune response and viral clearance.  The second is to determine the incidence and impact of new pathogens such as human metapneumovirus in the elderly population.  A third is to evaluate vaccines and therapeutic agents to respiratory syncytial virus and to evaluate potential target groups.  

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