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Karl Pillemer is the Hazel E. Reed Professor of Human Development at Cornell University’s College of Human Ecology and a professor of Gerontology in Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine. He is the founding director of the Cornell Institute for Translational Research on Aging. Pillemer directs the Cornell Legacy Project and has authored the book '30 Lessons for Living: Tried and True Advice from the Wisest Americans'. His major research interests center on human development and the life course, with a particular focus on family social relationships in middle age and intergenerational relations. His current projects investigate the causes and consequences of family estrangement and the dynamics of family caregiving for impaired older individuals. Pillemer has a long-standing interest in the welfare of older adults, engaging in research on elder mistreatment, long-term care, and the impact of climate change on vulnerable populations. He actively collaborates with various institutions and has received funding from prominent health research organizations. Additionally, Pillemer involves undergraduate and graduate students in research projects aimed at improving the quality of life for older individuals.
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