Professor Peter Smerdely

Conjoint Associate Professor specialising in frailty associated problems in the elderly as a cause of morbidity and burden to the individual, their carer and society. Interventions such as exercise are of benefit. Work with the delivery of exercise programs in the elderly is underway. Collaborative research programs are being undertaken for this. Similarly, osteoporosis is a problem in elderly people. Studies in the prevention and treatment are being undertaken.

Areas of Sub-Specialty/Special Interests:

• Physician, Internal, Geriatrics, Endocrine medicine
• Broad Research Areas: Ageing, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Gerontology - Geriatrics, Bone, Health Services Management