Scott Hofer

Harald Mohr MD and Wilhelma Mohr MD Research Chair in Adult Development and Aging 

Being in an endowed chair position enables Dr. Scott Hofer to engage students in his world-class program of research on seniors’ health. By helping students like Raquel Graham prepare for her master’s defense, supporting PhD students’ travel to international conferences, or investing in innovative research tools for his lab, Scott is fostering research-inspired learning. “I’m in this position because of the opportunities I had as a student,” he says. “Now I can do the same for others.”

The Mohr’s endowed gift also allows Scott to step back from teaching and focus on innovations in measurement and design, work that could revolutionize early detection and prevention strategies for aging-related disorders. “We’re entering the era of precision medicine and personalized healthcare,” he says. “Aging is a life-long process, so we need better quality, and more frequent, information about individuals throughout that process.” Scott and his team are working with health professionals to integrate research with clinical care, something that will benefit everyone at some point in their lives.

Reflecting on his position and the resources available to him, Scott says, “Thanks to the donors’ vision of what the endowed chair could be, this is the most exciting period of my career so far.”