Stephanie A Studenski MD

Director longitudinal studies section nia

200 Lothrop StBenedum Geriatric Center, 4e,MuhPittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone+1 412-692-4200

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Education & Training

Duke University HospitalFellowship, Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine), 1983 - 1985
Duke University HospitalFellowship, Rheumatology, 1982 - 1983
Duke University HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1979 - 1982
University of Kansas School of MedicineClass of 1979

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Certifications & Licensure

MD State Medical License 2014 - 2023
PA State Medical License 2002 - 2014

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification dbMotion, dbMotion Inc., 2013
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013
America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2008-2014

Clinical Trials

Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging Start of enrollment: 2014 Feb 03
RECRUITING
Adherence and Health Effects of Video Dance in Postmenopausal Women
COMPLETED
NA
On the Move: Optimizing Participation in Group Exercise
COMPLETED
NA

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

1 citations
The Global Public Health Imperative-Where Do We Go From Here?
Angel N Desai, Elizabeth Jacobs, Olugbenga Ogedegbe, Gordon Rubenfeld, Jesse Berlin
JAMA Network Open. 2025-05-01
1 citations
Nigrostriatal dopaminergic neurotransmission and resilience to peripheral systemic risk factors for gait slowing upon transition to uneven surfaces in older adult.
Lana M Chahine, Andrea Rosso, Ian Troidl, Mary Ganguli, Anne Newman
Aging Brain. 2025-01-01
3 citations
Higher Striatal Dopamine is Related With Lower Physical Performance Fatigability in Community-Dwelling Older Adults.
Caterina Rosano, Lana M Chahine, Emma L Gay, Paul M Coen, Nico I Bohnen
The Journals of Gerontology. Series A, Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences. 2024-11-01

Journal Articles

Pittsburgh Fatigability Scale: One‐Page Predictor of Mobility Decline in Mobility‐Intact Older Adults
Stephanie Studenski, MD, Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Consensus on Shared Measures of Mobility and Cognition: From the Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA)
Joe Verghese, Stephanie Studenski, The Journals of Gerontology

Authored Content

Longitudinal Relationship Between Interleukin-6 and Perceived Fatigability Among Well-Functioning Adults in Mid-to-Late LifeMay 2018

Press Mentions

100 Ways to Help You Live a Long and Healthy LifeFebruary 17th, 2023
Physical and Cognitive Function Have Improved Meaningfully in 30 YearsSeptember 21st, 2020
Walking Speed at Age 45 Linked to Physical Well-Being, Brain HealthJanuary 2nd, 2020

Grant Support

Towards A Diagnosis Of Sarcopenia: Collaboration With The FnihNational Institute On Aging2011–2012
Pitt Clinical Research Training-Geriatrics/GerontologyNational Institute On Aging2003–2012
Aging The Central Nervous System And Mobility In Older AdultsNational Institute On Aging2011
Pilot/Exploratory Studies CoreNational Institute On Aging2009–2011
Pittsburgh Older Americans Independence CenterNational Institute On Aging2004–2011