David R. Weir

David R. Weir serves as Co-Director of the Survey Research Center at the University of Michigan, holding the academic rank of Research Professor. His work focuses on critical intersections of aging, economics, and social determinants of health through population-based international studies.

His educational background includes:

• AB in History, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
• PhD in Economics, Stanford University

Dr. Weir's research program examines dementia and cognitive impairment across global populations, investigates social disparities in biological aging markers, analyzes how health, gender, and marital status shape retirement economic security, and explores lifelong impacts of early-life experiences on longevity. His methodological approach emphasizes large-scale survey data and biomarker integration to advance understanding of aging trajectories.

As Co-Director of a major research center, he oversees significant data collection initiatives while maintaining active scholarly contributions to gerontology and health economics.