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photo Neil Resnick, MD

Geriatrics

Thomas Detre Professor of Medicine

Chief, Division of Geriatric Medicine

Associate Director, Aging Institute of UPMC Senior Services and University of Pittsburgh

Director, Hartford Center of Excellence in Geriatrics

Email: amm649@pitt.edu

Phone: 412-692-2361
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Kaufmann Medical Building, Suite 500
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
 
Phone: 412-692-2361
Fax: 412-692-2370
E-mail: amm649@pitt.edu
Administrative Assistant:
Amber Mandic
Address: 3471 Fifth Ave, Suite 500
Kaufmann Medical Building
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Email: amm649@pitt.edu
Phone: 412-692-2361
Fax: 412-692-2370
Education and Training
Education
BS, Yale University, 1972
MD, Stanford University Medical School, 1977
Training
Resident in Internal Medicine, Beth Israel Hospital, Boston, 1977
Fellow in Gerontology and Geriatrics, Harvard Medical School, 1980
Fellow in General Internal Medicine, Harvard Medical School, 1980
Urodynamics training, Harvard Medical School, 1982
Research Interest
A Professor of Medicine and Division Chief, Dr Resnick focuses his research on the pathophysiology and therapy of geriatric syndromes. He serves as PI and Co-I for NIH-funded multidisciplinary studies of urinary incontinence which incorporate physiologic, neuroimaging, clinical, pharmacological and behavioral research aims. He also serves as PI for two foundation-funded initiatives to develop system–based approaches to prevent, detect, and treat delirium in hospitalized patients. He also serves as co-investigator in Dr. Greenspan’s research in geriatric osteoporosis, including her R01-funded studies in the nursing home and a PCORI-funded study of falls. Finally, he co-directs the Research and Career Development Core of the NIH-funded Pittsburgh Older Americans Independence Center.
Clinical Interest
Dr. Resnick has devoted his career to caring for older adults and to studying the causes of incontinence and osteoporosis in this group. At Harvard, he founded and directed the nation's first Continence Center. While treating his patients, he also conducted reasearch into their problems. He used these findings to help his own patients and to devise ways to help other doctors care for theirs. His research led to guidelines that have been adopted by the United States government for all incontinent adults, including those in nursing homes. More recently he was asked to help the World Health Organization adapt the guidelines for more widespread dissemination. His work has been continuously funded by NIH and he has published more that 150 articles and chapters. His work has been honored by awards from the American Geriatrics Society, the American Urological Association, the International Continence Society, and the National Institutes of Health.
Publications
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Selected Publications:
Resnick, N.M., Yalla S.V., Laurino, E. The pathophysiology of urinary incontinence among institutionalized elderly persons. New England Journal of Medicine. 1989; 320: 1-7.
Resnick N.M., Ouslander J.G. (eds.). NIH Consensus Development Conference on Urinary Incontinence. Journal of the American Geriatric Society. 1990; 38(3): 263-387.
Urinary Incontinence Guideline Panel, Invited Chair- Resnick, N.M. Urinary Incontinence in Adults: Clinical Practice Guideline. Agency for Health Care Policy and Res, Public Health Service, US Dept. of Health and Human Services. 1992; AHCPR Pub. No. 92-0038.
Resnick, N.M., Brandeis, G.H., Baumann, M.M., Morris, J.N. Evaluation of a national assessment strategy for urinary incontinence in nursing home residents: Reliability and validity of the Minimum Data Set and Resident Assessment Protocol. Neurological Urodynamics. 1996; 15: 583-598.
Marcantonio, E.R., Flacker, J.M., Wright, R.J., Resnick, N.M. Reducing delirium after hip fracture: A randomized trial. Journal of the American Geriatric Society. 2001; 49: 516-522.
Resnick, N.M., Yalla, S.V. Detrusor hyperactivity with impaired contractility: An unrecognized but common cause of incontinence in elderly patients. Journal of the American Medical Association. 1987; 257: 3076-81.
Griffiths, D., Clarkson, B., Tadic, S., Resnick, N.M. Brain mechanisms underlying urge incontinence and its response to pelvic floor muscle training. Journal of Urology. 2015; 194: 708-715.
Resnick, N., Marcantonio, E. How should clinical care of the aged differ?. Lancet. 1997; 350: 1157-58.
Resnick, N.M., Perera, S., Tadic, S., Organist, L., Riley, M.A., Schaefer, W., Griffiths, D. What predicts and what mediates response of urge urinary incontinence to biofeedback. Neurological Urodynamics. 2013; 32: 408-15.
Greenspan S.L., Perera, S., Ferchak, M.A., Nace, D.A., Resnick, N.M. Efficacy and safety of single-dose zoledronic acid for osteoporosis in frail elderly women: a randomized clinical trial. Journal of the American Medical Association: Internal Medicine. 2015; 175 (6): 913-21.
Sponsored Research/Activities
Title: Investigation of brain mechanisms involved in Urgency Urinary Incontinence
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding Agency: National Institute of Aging
Grant Number: R01 AG06425
Start Year: 2019
End Year: 2024
Title: Further Enhancing Treatment of Urgency Incontinence
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding Agency: National Institute of Aging
Grant Number: R56 AG059427
Start Year: 2017
End Year: 2018
Title: Innovative Approach to Geriatric Osteoporosis
Role: Co-Investigator
Funding Agency: National Institute of Aging
Grant Number: R01 AG066825
Start Year: 2020
End Year: 2025
Title: Investigation of Brain Mechanisms Involved in Situational Urgency Incontinence
Role: Co-Investigator
Funding Agency: National Institute of Aging
Grant Number: R21 AG053788
Start Year: 2017
End Year: 2019
Title: University of Pittsburgh Clinical and Translational Science Institute
Role: Co-Investigator
Funding Agency: National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences
Grant Number: UL1 TR001857
Start Year: 2017
End Year: 2018
Title: Sustaining Skeletal Health in Frail Elderly
Role: Co-Investigator
Funding Agency: National Institute of Aging
Grant Number: R01 AG052123
Start Year: 2016
End Year: 2021
Title: Maintenance of Skeletal Integrity in Frail Elders - Phase 2
Role: Co-Investigator
Funding Agency: National Institute of Aging
Grant Number: R01 AG050302
Start Year: 2015
End Year: 2020
Title: Randomized Trial of a Multifactorial Fall Injury Prevention Strategy
Role: Co-Investigator
Funding Agency: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc./National Institute of Aging
Grant Number: U01 AG048270
Start Year: 2014
End Year: 2019
Title: Pittsburgh Older Americans Independence Center RCDC
Role: Core Leader
Funding Agency: National Institute of Aging
Grant Number: P30 AG024827
Start Year: 2017
End Year: 2018
Title: Pittsburgh Older Americans Independence Center RCDC
Role: Core Leader
Funding Agency: National Institute of Aging
Grant Number: P30 AG024827
Start Year: 2015
End Year: 2020
Title: Pittsburgh Older Americans Independence Center
Role: Work Group Leader
Funding Agency: National Institute of Aging
Grant Number: P30 AG024827
Start Year: 2015
End Year: 2020
Notable Achievements
Advisor, CMS/Medicare Innovation Advisors Program (one of 70 in U.S.), 2014-present
“Top Doctors in America,” Castle Connolly’s Guide to America’s Top Physicians, 2000-2016
“Best Doctors in America,” Best Doctors, Inc., 1992-2016
Pittsburgh Magazine, “Best Doctors”, 2016
"State of the Art" Lecturer, American Urological Association Centennial Scientific Meeting, 2002
"State of the Art" Lecturer, International Continence Society Annual Meeting: Aging Bladder, 2005

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