Peter Reed

Peter Reed, Ph.D., MPH, is a Professor of Community Health Sciences at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Public Health, with a cross-appointment as Director of the Sanford Center for Aging within the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine. His career spans over 20 years, integrating research, practice, policy, and leadership in aging and health.

• Ph.D. and MPH in Health Behavior and Health Education, UNC-Chapel Hill
• B.S. in Sociology, University of Kentucky (Phi Beta Kappa)

Research interests focus on advancing dementia care, promoting person-centered practices in aging facilities, and improving quality of life for older adults. His work addresses ethical frameworks, nutritional challenges, pain management, and policy development in long-term care settings.

Publications demonstrate interdisciplinary collaboration across gerontology, healthcare ethics, and public health. Key contributions include dementia care guidelines, evaluation tools like the PC-PAL, and analyses of health perceptions in aging populations.

• National Institute on Aging Pre-Doctoral Fellow
• Volunteer leadership roles: National Consumer Voice, Eden Alternative International, Alzheimer’s Association, Nevada POLST

He actively collaborates with professional organizations and governmental bodies to shape aging policy and practice standards.