Elizabeth Hatheway Simpson

Elizabeth Hatheway Simpson is an Instructor at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, affiliated with the T.H. Chan School of Medicine and the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health. Her academic focus bridges public health and gerontology.

Education:

• BA in Biology from Colby College
• MPH in Public Health from the University of Connecticut

Research Interests: Simpson’s work centers on aging populations, housing with services, and healthcare accessibility for older adults. She explores intersections between public health policy, aging in place, and sustainable housing solutions.

Publications Overview: Her recent studies (2024) examine housing programs integrating healthcare services, emphasizing sustainability and equity. Earlier works (2021–2018) analyze pandemic impacts on nursing homes and aging policy during the Trump administration.

Networks: She collaborates with researchers like Erika Zimmons and peers such as Kate Lapane, focusing on aging and housing. Her departmental colleagues include Ronald Adler and Audrey DeFusco.