Jonathan Bean, M.D., M.P.H.
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Clinician Investigator, Other Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mass General Research Institute |
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Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Harvard Medical School |
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Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Harvard Medical School |
Research Interests
Research Narrative
Dr. Jonathan F. Bean is a Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Bean is an internationally recognized expert in geriatric rehabilitation. The goal of his work is to foster the development of new models of care that optimize the functioning of older adults. This includes an emphasis on principles that are prioritized within Age-Friendly healthcare systems. These overarching goals are addressed through his leadership of the based New England Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC). This one of the 20 congressionally mandated VA GRECCS. Dr. Bean is the first Physiatrist to ever lead a VA GRECC. Specifically, his own research program focuses on developing new models of care that position rehabilitation as the center piece of secondary prevention of functional decline and adverse health outcomes among older adults. He leads a strong federally funded (NIH and VA) research training program for trainees of all levels desiring to pursue a career in patient-oriented research. He serves as the Chair of the Department of PM&R, Harvard Medical School Academic Promotions Committee. Clinically, Dr. Bean’s has expertise in addressing Musculoskeletal care for adults of all ages, Exercise Physiology/Sports Medicine and Geriatric Rehabilitative Care including the management of problems with Mobility and Falls.