Regenstrief Institute research scientists joined leading experts from across the nation at the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting, November 12-15, 2025, in Boston, Massachusetts.
The premier gathering for aging research, the GSA annual scientific meeting brings together interdisciplinary scholars to exchange ideas, showcase new findings and strengthen collaborations, shaping the future of gerontology. This year’s theme, “Innovative Horizons in Gerontology,” highlights forward-thinking approaches to research, care and policy for older adults.
Key conference presenters from the IU Center for Aging Research at Regenstrief were Kathleen Unroe, M.D., MHA, M.S., Malaz Boustani, M.D., MPH, and Jennifer Carnahan, M.D., MPH, M.A.
Dr. Unroe was a presenter and co-author for symposiums, papers and posters focused on palliative care, advance care planning and quality improvement in nursing homes. Her work continues to inform evidence-based practices and innovations in long-term care.
Symposiums
- Palliative Care Knowledge and Attitudes of Nursing Home Staff: Baseline Data From the UPLIFT Trial – Co-Author
- Navigating Serious Illness: The Role of Palliative Care Consultations in Nursing Homes – Co-Author
- Developing an Assessment Tool of Nursing Home-Based Advance Care Planning Implementation Quality – Co-Author
- Outcomes of a Pragmatic Randomized Clinical Trial of an Advance Care Planning Program in Nursing Homes – Co-Author
- Bridging Gaps in Nursing Home Care: Innovations in Palliative Care and Advance Care Planning – Individual Symposium Abstract First Author
- Impact of the Individualized Positive Psychosocial Interaction (IPPI) ePCT on Staff Care Partner Outcomes – Co-Author
- Take the NEXT STEP: Practical Tools and Strategies for Clinical Trials Work in Nursing Homes – Chair
Posters and Papers
- Elements for Successful Advance Care Planning Implementation in Nursing Homes: A Systematic Review – Fifth Author
- Assessing Palliative Care Needs in Nursing Homes Among Residents With Cognitive Impairment: UPLIFT Trial Findings – Seventh Author
- From Barriers to Action: Operationalizing Implementation Strategies for the GOC Video in Nursing Homes – Third Author
- Implementing Palliative Care Consultation Programs in Nursing Homes: Key Stakeholders’ Perspectives – Fourth Author
- Adapting a Green Activity Program With Older Black People Living With Memory Challenges – Co-Author
Dr. Boustani delivered multiple oral presentations addressing innovation and multimorbidity in dementia care, implementation of new Alzheimer’s disease treatments, and early detection strategies.
Oral Presentations
- Comprehensive Dementia Care to Address Multimorbidity Across Inpatient, Residential and Community Settings
- Implementing Innovation in Alzheimer’s Care: Practical Approaches to Adopting New Diagnostics and Disease-Modifying Treatments
- Detecting and Treating Early Symptomatic Alzheimer’s Disease
Jennifer Carnahan, M.D., MPH, M.A., also contributed to the conference through a poster presentation and symposium, further representing Regenstrief’s role in advancing aging and health services research.
Regenstrief’s continued presence at the GSA Annual Scientific Meeting reflects the Institute’s commitment to improving care and outcomes for older adults through innovative, interdisciplinary, and translational research.
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