Mary Terese Antonelli

Mary Terese Antonelli is an Assistant Professor at UMass Chan Medical School in the Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing. She holds a PhD, RN, and MPH, with educational background from Boston University School of Public Health (MPH), Boston College, Connell School of Nursing (PhD), Xavier University (BSN Nursing), and Boston College School of Nursing (PhD).

Dr. Antonelli's research focuses on several key areas in nursing and healthcare:

• Geriatrics and dementia care, particularly medication management for persons living with dementia
• Deprescribing practices and conversations with patients with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias
• Nursing education and curriculum development, especially in leadership programs
• Patient safety initiatives including nursing handoff tools and restraint management
• Interprofessional education and collaboration

Her publication record shows consistent scholarly activity from 2008 to the present, with a notable increase in recent years, particularly in 2022-2025. Her work spans multiple disciplines including geriatrics, nursing, pharmacology, and healthcare education, with a strong emphasis on practical applications to improve patient care and safety.

Dr. Antonelli has collaborated with researchers across multiple institutions, including Kathleen Mazor, Jerry Gurwitz, and Sonal Singh. Her work appears in journals spanning nursing, geriatrics, and medical education, demonstrating interdisciplinary reach.