Dr. Abraham Brody

Professor

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Biography

Abraham Brody is the Assistant Dean for Transformational Excellence and a Mathy Mezey Professor of Geriatric Nursing at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing. He has extensive experience in geriatric and palliative care research, focusing on developing and testing interventions for underserved older adults with serious illnesses and their care partners. His work has included large-scale clinical trials that leverage emerging technologies and precision health approaches. Brody's research is aimed at improving real-world care for individuals living with dementia and their supporters. He is internationally recognized as a nurse scientist and serves as a principal investigator for several major NIH-funded projects, including the NIA IMPACT Collaboratory and the ASCENT Palliative Care Consortium. In addition to his research, Brody is dedicated to mentoring early career faculty and training PhD students and post-doctoral scholars. He holds a PhD and MSN from the University of California, San Francisco, and a BA from New York University. His impactful contributions in the field have garnered numerous awards and recognitions, establishing him as a leader in nursing research.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Dean for Transformational Excellence

2008-01-01 — Present

NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing • New York, NY

Leads research and educational programs in geriatric nursing and palliative care.

Awards

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Distinguished Nursing Researcher Award

2025-01-01
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Dean’s Excellence Mentoring Award

2024-01-01

Requirements for New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing

Bachelor Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Human Anatomy & Physiology I and II Chemistry with Lab (4 credits) Microbiology Nutrition Statistics Developmental Psychology Across the Lifespan
Application Checklist
  • Common Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • Personal Essay
  • One to two letters of recommendation (recommended)
  • Clinical background check and drug test (post-admission)
Specialization Notes

Includes Traditional 4-year, Accelerated 15-month, and Transfer BS options under the Department of Nursing.