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Dr. Julie Bynum is the Margaret Terpenning Professor of Internal Medicine in the Division of Geriatric Medicine at the University of Michigan, where she also serves as Research Professor in the Institute of Gerontology, Geriatric Center Associate Director for Health Policy and Research, and member of the Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation. She became Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs for the Department of Internal Medicine in 2021. Dr. Bynum is one of three Co-Principal Investigators (along with Rhoda Au of Boston University and Kathleen McGarry of UCLA) of the NBER Coordinating Center on the Economics of Alzheimer's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease-Related Dementias Prevention, Treatment, and Care, funded by the National Institute on Aging.
Dr. Bynum's research focuses on the economics of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias, geriatrics, health policy related to aging populations, dementia care models, and long-term care systems. Her work examines the economic impact of caregiving, healthcare delivery systems for older adults, workforce issues in dementia care, and life-course factors affecting dementia risk. She directs the Center to Accelerate Population Research in Alzheimer's (CAPRA), an NIA Center for Aging and Demography of Alzheimer's Disease.
Dr. Bynum's recent publications demonstrate her focus on dementia care, medication management for older adults, and healthcare system challenges. Her 2025 publications span topics including mild cognitive impairment and hypertension management, ambulatory care following emergency department visits, antipsychotic use in nursing homes during the pandemic, and comprehensive medication reviews for Medicare beneficiaries with dementia.
- Robert Wood Johnson Physician Faculty Scholar Program
- National Institute of Aging Beeson Scholar Program
- Atlantic Philanthropies Health & Aging Policy Fellow
- Member, National Academy of Medicine (NAM) Forum on Aging, Disability and Independence
Dr. Bynum has established herself as a leader in geriatric medicine and dementia research, with a particular focus on the economic aspects of care for older adults. Her leadership of the NBER Coordinating Center represents a significant effort to bring economic perspectives to bear on the challenges of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. She has developed expertise in both clinical geriatrics and health policy, allowing her to bridge these domains in her research and leadership roles.
