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Stefan Gravenstein is the David S. Greer Professor of Geriatric Medicine and Professor in the Departments of Medicine and Health Services Policy and Practice at Brown University's Alpert Medical School and School of Public Health. He serves as Director of the Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine at Alpert Medical School and Associate Director of the Center on Innovation in Long-Term Services and Supports at the Providence Veterans Administration Medical Center. Previously, he held leadership roles at Eastern Virginia Medical School and University Hospitals in Cleveland.
- Expertise: Geriatric medicine, vaccines, immunity, inflammation, long-term care, and quality improvement
- Key Research Focus: Cardiovascular outcomes in aging, immune senescence, antimicrobial stewardship, care transitions, and pandemic response in long-term care settings
His research integrates clinical geriatrics with public health policy, addressing challenges in aging populations and healthcare systems. Since 2020, he has focused on improving pandemic preparedness in long-term care facilities. He previously served as Clinical Director at Healthcentric Advisors, Medicare's Quality Improvement Organization for New England (2007–2019).
He leads interdisciplinary teams at Brown and the VA to innovate in long-term care delivery and palliative medicine. His work emphasizes translating research into actionable strategies for healthcare quality and patient safety.
