Laura N Kirk

Laura N Kirk is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota, specializing in Nursing. Her research spans geriatrics, community health, and health informatics, with a focus on intergenerational communication, exercise therapy, and psychosocial nursing.

Her recent work highlights trends in combating social isolation among older adults, standardizing healthcare terminology, and improving psychotropic medication practices in assisted living. She collaborates extensively on geriatric workforce enhancement and community-based healthcare initiatives.

Selected grants include the Minnesota Northstar Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (2024–2029) and the Home and Community-Based Service Performance project (2015–2017). Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals for health and well-being.