About
The Center for Demography of Health and Aging (CDHA) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is one of twelve demography of aging centers funded by the National Institute on Aging (P30 AG017266). Through the integration of research, training, and teaching, CDHA aims to increase the understanding of behavioral processes related to health and aging.
The interdisciplinary research program at CDHA is designed to create links between social demography, biomedical, and epidemiological research on health and aging. Research focuses on five major themes: aging and the life course; biodemography; determinants of disparities of aging trajectories; health economics and health services research; and impacts of place on aging processes.
CDHA enjoys a close relationship with the Center for Demography and Ecology, and affiliates benefit from the centers’ shared resources, such as funding opportunities and access to a secure data enclave.
Noteworthy
Videos
Featuring presentations from CDHA special events and conferences, co-sponsored sessions of the Demography Seminar, and the Initiative in Social Genomics Research Group.
News
UW Research Feature on New Study from Michal Engelman, Won-tak Joo, Jason Fletcher, and Barry Burden
A feature from UW News explores research from Michal Engelman, Won-tak Joo, Jason Fletcher, and Barry Burden showing that poor health—not aging itself—decreases older Americans’ likelihood of voting, but early and absentee voting can help people continue voting …
CDHA Accepting Applications for NIA-funded Postdoctoral Traineeship
The Center for Demography of Health and Aging (CDHA) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison invites applications for a postdoctoral traineeship beginning winter, spring, or summer 2022. The CDHA program is funded by the National Institute …
Social Genomics Cluster Hire Accepting Applications for Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor
The University of Wisconsin–Madison invites applications for a position in the area of Social Genomics, beginning August 2022. Social Genomics is a field of research that integrates theories, data, and methods across the social, behavioral, …
Welcome New Affiliates and Postdoctoral Researchers
Five new affiliates have joined CDHA: please welcome Sigan Hartley, Olayinka Shiyanbola, Alvin Thomas, Nicole Werner, and Victoria Zhang! Sigan Hartley is an associate professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies in …
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