Elizabeth Galik

Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP, is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Organizational Systems and Adult Health at the University of Maryland School of Nursing. She directs research on geriatric care models and holds leadership roles in aging research initiatives.

Education:

• BSN, University of Pennsylvania (1988)
• MSN in Nursing Education, Villanova University (1994)
• Post-masters Adult NP Certificate, Johns Hopkins University (1998)
• PhD in Nursing, University of Maryland Baltimore (2007)

Research Focus: Dr. Galik investigates dementia care optimization, functional health in older adults, and non-pharmacological management of behavioral symptoms. Her NIH-funded projects include implementing Function Focused Care models in assisted living facilities and biomarker studies for pain assessment in cognitively impaired populations.

Awards & Honors:

• Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (2016)
• Geriatric Nursing Research Award (2016)
• Dual fellowships from AANP and Gerontological Society of America (2015)

Professional Activities: She serves as Associate Editor for Geriatric Nursing Review Syllabus, Editorial Board Member for multiple gerontology journals, and NIA grant reviewer. She also leads workforce enhancement projects for geriatric care.