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Associate Professor Vasikaran Naganathan is affiliated with the University of Sydney's Concord Clinical School in the Department of Medicine. He is a member of the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre and the Charles Perkins Centre. His research focuses on geriatric medicine, osteoporosis management, falls prevention in the elderly, and evidence-based medical practices. He currently advises PhD students Charlotte KILMARTIN and Ming YONG on projects related to hospital fall mitigation and hoarding interventions. His work spans clinical practice guidelines, dietary patterns in aging populations, and healthcare system improvements. Key collaborations include the Concord Health and Ageing in Men Project (CHAMP), examining longitudinal health outcomes in older men. His expertise bridges clinical gerontology with public health policy and translational research.
Research interests emphasize osteoporosis, frailty, geriatric pharmacology, and the application of digital health technologies in aged care. He has contributed to over 150 peer-reviewed publications since 2015, addressing topics such as medication adherence, deprescribing strategies, and the impact of social determinants on aging populations. His clinical roles include geriatrician responsibilities and academic leadership in training programs.
Publications highlight innovative interventions in falls prevention, dietary epidemiology, and optimizing care pathways for older surgical patients. He collaborates internationally on studies involving Southeast Asian populations and contributes to guideline development for age-related conditions like sarcopenia and osteoporosis.