Elsa S Strotmeyer

Elsa S Strotmeyer is a Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at the University of Pittsburgh. She serves as Co-Director of the Center for Aging and Population Health, Leader of the Research Education Component at the Claude D. Pepper Center, and Director of the NIH/NIA T32 Epidemiology of Aging Training Program.

• Primary research focus on diabetes and neuromuscular impairments' impact on bone health in aging populations
• Developed gold-standard neuromuscular function assessment methods for epidemiologic studies
• Recipient of NIH R01 grants for aging and bone-muscle interactions

Key research trends: Her work bridges epidemiology and geriatrics, emphasizing diabetes-related bone fracture risks, peripheral nerve function decline with aging, and muscle-bone parameter correlations using advanced imaging (HR-pQCT). Recent publications highlight environmental risk factors for falls and 24-hour activity composition analysis.

Scientific Recognition:

• Multi-PI R01 grant recipient
• NIH/NIA T32 program director
• Claude D. Pepper Center leadership role

Methodological Contributions: Pioneered force plate jump tests and stair climb protocols for muscle power assessment in aging studies. Established longitudinal associations between metabolic syndrome and physical performance decline.