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Harvey Jay Cohen

Walter Kempner Distinguished Professor of Medicine, in the School of Medicine
Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care
Duke Box 3003, Durham, NC 27710
2509 Blue Zone Duke Clinic, Center for Aging, Trent Drive, Durham, NC 27710

Selected Grants


Duke/UNC ADAR Program

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2024 - 2029

Improving decision-making for older adults with melanoma

ResearchCollaborator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2024 - 2026

'Omics predictors of Sickle Cell Severity and Survival

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2024 - 2026

Neurocognition & Greater Maintenance of Sinus Rhythm in AF (NOGGIN AF)

Clinical TrialCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institute on Aging · 2021 - 2026

Home-based Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation to Improve Outcomes and Decrease Costs

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institute on Aging · 2020 - 2026

Comprehensive portrait of long-term cannabis users: Are they ready for old age?

ResearchConsultant · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2020 - 2025

Behavior and Physiology in Aging

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institute on Aging · 2015 - 2025

Empower treatment effects evaluation of randomized clinical trials for elderly patients with integrated real-world data

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by North Carolina State University · 2020 - 2025

Understanding and Addressing Opioid and Benzodiazepine Co-prescribing among Older Adults with Cancer

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2022 - 2024

Duke Creating ADRD Researchers for the Next Generation - Stimulating Access to Research in Residency Program (CARiNG-StARR)"

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEPreceptor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2020 - 2024

Duke CTSA (TL1) Year 5

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2018 - 2024

Epigenetic Mechanisms Promoting Longevity

ResearchInvestigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2018 - 2024

Alzheimer's Disease and Cancer-related Cognitive Decline

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Georgetown University · 2020 - 2024

The Role of Biological Age in Cancer-related Cognitive Decline: Lessons for ADRD

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by University of California - Los Angeles · 2021 - 2023

Healthy Skeletal Muscle, Healthy Brain: Are Kynurenine Metabolites the Link?

ResearchMentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2020 - 2023

Neuro-inflammation in Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction: CSF and fMRI Studies

ResearchMentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2017 - 2023

PACTTE-Partnership for Anemia: Clinical and Translational Trials in the Elderly

Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2009 - 2023

Defining the Role of Multimorbidity in the Diagnosis and Surveillance of Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by University of Massachusetts Medical School · 2021 - 2022

The Effect of Exercise Type, Dose, and Intensity on Plasma Amyloid Beta and Tau in Healthy Adults

ResearchMentor · Awarded by Dementia Alliance of North Carolina · 2019 - 2021

Geriatric Conditions and Treatment Burden in Older Adults with Superficial Bladder Cancer

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Geisinger Health System · 2019 - 2021

Mentoring Intervention Development in Fall and Fracture Prevention

ResearchAdvisor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2015 - 2021

Quantifying the genomic consequences of chronic social stress for accelerated aging

FellowshipAdvisor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2018 - 2021

Duke-UNC Clinical Hematology and Transfusion Research Career Development Program

ResearchMentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2006 - 2019

Cognitive Changes and Brain Connectivity in Age-Related Macular Degeneration

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2013 - 2019

The Significance of Perioperative Changes in CSF tau levels in the Elderly

ResearchMentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2015 - 2018

Gene regulatory analysis of social integration and resilience during aging

ResearchMentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2016 - 2017

Generating new knowledge to support reversibility interventions

ResearchConsultant · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2014 - 2017

John A. Hartford Foundation's Centers of Excellence (CoE)

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by John A. Hartford Foundation, Inc. · 2015 - 2016

Adherence to Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis Guidelines in Hospitalized Elders

ResearchCo-Mentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2014 - 2016

Translational meta-analysis for elderly lung cancer patients

ResearchCollaborator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2013 - 2016

Clinico-Genomic Assessment of Performance Status in Elderly AML Patients

ResearchMentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2012 - 2015

Integrating Population and Basic Science in Cancer Research

ResearchAdvisor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2009 - 2015

Behavior And Physiology In Aging

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1999 - 2015

T32 Bridge Funding

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1984 - 2015

Clinical Oncology Research Career Development Program

ResearchMentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2009 - 2015

Developing Interventions to Improve Function in Seniors with Comorbid Conditions

ResearchMentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2008 - 2013

Claude D. Pepper OAIC

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2006 - 2013

Candidate Genes and Longitudinal Disability Phenotypes

ResearchCo-Mentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2006 - 2012

IPA - Gerda Fillenbaum

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Veterans Administration Medical Center · 2010 - 2011

IPA - Gerda Fillenbaum

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Veterans Administration Medical Center · 2009 - 2010

IPA Agreement - Koenig

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Veterans Administration Medical Center · 2010 - 2010

Aging and Immune Response in Sepsis

ResearchConsultant · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2007 - 2010

Molecular Basis of Postoperative Delirium in the Elderly

ResearchCollaborator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2003 - 2010

RENEW: Reach-Out to Enhance Wellness in Older Survivors

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2004 - 2010

IPA Agreement - Koenig

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Veterans Administration Medical Center · 2009 - 2010

IPA - Gerda Fillenbaum

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Veterans Administration Medical Center · 2008 - 2009

From a Patient's Perspective: The Quigless Clinic-its role in the lives of Blacks living in Tarbor NC

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Josiah Charles Trent Memorial Foundation · 2006 - 2008

Integrated Program for Persons with Hemostatic Disorders

ResearchCollaborator · Awarded by Centers for Disease Control · 2001 - 2007

Herpes Zoster and Medications in the Elderly

ResearchProgram Director · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2001 - 2007

IPA Agreement - Koenig

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Veterans Administration Medical Center · 2006 - 2007

PPARy: Biomarker for Breast Cancer in Older Women

ResearchMentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2005 - 2007

Mentored Clinical Research Scholar Program

ResearchAdvisor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2002 - 2006

Geriatric Academic Career Award

ResearchMentor · Awarded by Health Resources and Service Administration · 1999 - 2006

Claude D. Pepper Older American Independence Centers

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1992 - 2006

Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Centers

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1999 - 2004

Impact of geriatric care in drug related problems.

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1996 - 2001

Phase Ten Year Follow up

ResearchClinical Coordinator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1997 - 2000

Phse Ten Year Follow-Up

ResearchCo-Principal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1995 - 1999

Phse Ten-Year Follow Up

ResearchCo-Principal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1995 - 1999

Faculty Training Projects In Geriatric Med & Dentistry

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1995 - 1999

Faculty Training Projects In Geriatric Med & Dentistry

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1994 - 1999

Claude D Pepper Older Americans Independence Center

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1992 - 1999

Faculty Training Projects In Geriatric Medicine & Dentistr

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1988 - 1999

Faculty Training Projects In Geratric Medicine And Denistr

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1988 - 1999

Behavior and Physiology in Aging

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1998 - 1999

Cognitive Impairment And Medication Appropriateness

ResearchCo-Principal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1993 - 1998

Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1993 - 1997

Claude D. Pepper Older American Independence Centers

ResearchCo-Principal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1992 - 1997

Claude D. Pepper Older American Independence Center

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1992 - 1997

Research Support Services For Gerontology Center

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1993 - 1995

Behavior And Physiology In Aging

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1993 - 1994

Faculty Training Projects In Geriatric Med/Dentistry

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1991 - 1994

Research Support Services For Gerontology Center

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1992 - 1994

Faculty Training Projects In Geriatric Medicine And Dentis

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1992 - 1993

Geriatric Research And Training Centers

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1992 - 1993

Ags Summer Workshop: Geriatrics Clinical Research Method

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1991 - 1992

Grants For Geriatric Education Centers

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1990 - 1991

Faculty Training Projects In Geriatric Medicine/Dentistry

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1989 - 1991

Faculty Training Projects In Geriatric Medicine & Dentistr

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1988 - 1991

Ags Summer Workshop: Geriatrics Clinical Research Methods

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1989 - 1990

Cooperative Studies In Cancer Therapy (Secsg)

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1985 - 1987

Characterization Of Cancer Management In The Elderly

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1985 - 1986

Cooperative Studies In Cancer Therapy

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1985 - 1986

Southeastern Cancer Study Group

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1984 - 1985

External Relationships


  • American Federation for aging Research.;
  • The Forest at Duke
  • VA Geriatrics and Gerontology Advisory Committee

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