Julie P. Bynum

Julie P. Bynum serves as the Margaret Terpenning Professor of Medicine in the Division of Geriatric Medicine, Professor of Internal Medicine, and Research Professor at the Institute of Gerontology at the University of Michigan Medical School. She holds leadership positions including Geriatric Center Associate Director for Health Policy and Research, Program Associate for Internal Medicine, and Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs for the Department of Internal Medicine since 2021.

Her research focuses on dementia care systems, nursing home quality improvement, and health policy impacts on aging populations. As principal investigator of the NIA-funded Center to Accelerate Population Research in Alzheimer's (CAPRA), she leads major initiatives in Alzheimer's disease demography. Her work examines antipsychotic use patterns, care coordination models, and regional variations in dementia diagnosis and treatment.

Dr. Bynum's publication trends reveal concentrated expertise in geriatric pharmacology, long-term care policy evaluation, and comprehensive dementia care models. Recent work analyzes medication management in dementia, nursing home regulatory impacts, and innovative care frameworks like D-CARE and IN-PEACE trials.

Her scientific honors include:

• Robert Wood Johnson Physician Faculty Scholar
• National Institute on Aging Beeson Scholar
• Atlantic Philanthropies Health & Aging Policy Fellow
• National Academy of Medicine Forum on Aging, Disability and Independence membership

She directs significant NIH-funded research programs including the NIA Center for Aging and Demography of Alzheimer's Disease (CAPRA). Her leadership extends to the Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation where she shapes health services research on aging populations. Current projects evaluate comprehensive dementia care models and regional disparities in diagnosis and treatment.

Dr. Bynum leads research teams focused on the Institute of Gerontology and Geriatric Center, with active collaborations across the University of Michigan's health policy and clinical research units. Her work bridges clinical geriatrics, health services research, and policy implementation to improve care systems for aging populations.