University of Colorado Boulder · PsychologyClimate and Aging Research Lab
Lori M. Hunter · Boulder, Colorado
Research Focus
Dr. Lori M. Hunter's lab focuses on how climate change affects the health of older adults. They investigate the impacts of extreme weather events, such as hurricanes and wildfires, on both physical and mental health. The lab is working to create a collaborative research center that improves data sharing, methodology, and training across disciplines, aiming to better understand and address the health challenges posed by our changing climate.
climate changeagingpublic healthdisastersmental healthenvironmental healthdata analysisinterdisciplinary researchcommunity healthvulnerability
Research Aims
5AIM 01Assess the health impacts of climate-related events on older adults.
AIM 02Develop training programs for researchers on utilizing climate data.
AIM 03Foster interdisciplinary collaborations to bridge knowledge gaps.
AIM 04Create accessible online resources and tools for data sharing.
AIM 05Support pilot projects that explore the Aging-Climate-Health nexus.
Skills the Lab Values
data visualizationsocial and environmental data integrationstatistical analysispublic health research designprogram evaluationworkshop facilitationonline resource developmentinterdisciplinary collaborationclimate data trainingcommunity outreach
Output against the department
Publications137bottom 46% of dept.159th of 296
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Citations6.7ktop 46% of dept.135th of 296
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