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The University of Washington has been preparing pharmacists to care for older adults with diverse healthcare needs since 1986 through the Plein Certificate in Geriatric Pharmacy<\/a>. With the establishment of the Center in 2016, we have expanded our role as leaders in research and outreach to promote healthy aging.<\/p>\n

Leadership<\/h2>\n

\"Shelly<\/p>\n

Shelly Gray<\/a><\/h3>\n

Director of Plein Center for Aging<\/p>\n

(Currently on sabbatical for the 2025-26 academic year. Click here<\/a> to learn more.)<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/div>\n

\"Leigh<\/p>\n

Leigh Ann Mike<\/a><\/h3>\n

Assistant Director for Education, Plein Center for Aging<\/p>\n

(Interim Director for the Plein Center for the 2025-26 academic year.)<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/div>\n

\"Abby<\/p>\n

Abby Winter<\/a><\/h3>\n

Assistant Director for Outreach, Plein Center for Aging<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n

\"Laura<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Laura Hart<\/a><\/h3>\n

Assistant Director for Student Engagement, Plein Center for Aging<\/p>\n

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Mission Statement<\/h2>\n

The UW Plein Center for Aging is dedicated to:<\/p>\n

Inspiring Education<\/h3>\n

Prepare exceptional and innovative pharmacists, educators, and scientists to meet the needs of an aging society.<\/p>\n

Discovering Solutions<\/h3>\n

Advance the science of aging and therapeutics for older adults, and evaluate and disseminate knowledge on the optimal treatments and culturally appropriate models of care to enhance wellness and improve outcomes for older adults.<\/p>\n

Serving People and Communities<\/h3>\n

Promote and advocate for the health and well-being of older adults, their caregivers and communities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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