Dr. Patrik Marier

Biography

Patrik Marier holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of Pittsburgh and is currently a professor at Concordia University specializing in Social Gerontology. His academic journey includes a notable position as a Canada Research Chair in Comparative Public Policy from 2005 to 2015, and as a Concordia University Research Chair in Aging and Public Policy from 2015 to 2020. His research interests focus on the implications of aging on public policy, particularly in areas such as pensions, healthcare, and labor policy. Marier's work emphasizes the effects of biomedicalization on aging and the social consequences of public policy frameworks that manage these challenges. His contributions to the field are encapsulated in his comprehensive publication 'The Four Lenses of Population Aging', which examines how Canadian provinces can prepare for the aging demographic. He has authored and co-authored several works addressing political reforms regarding pensions in industrialized nations. Additionally, Marier serves as the Scientific Director of CREGÉS, a research center advocating for social gerontology with a network of over 50 researchers across various disciplines from multiple Quebec universities. He is also a member of CIRANO.

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