Dr. Scott D Halpern | CureTalks

Dr. Scott D. Halpern holds the John M. Eisenberg Professorship in Medicine, Epidemiology, and Medical Ethics and Health Policy at the University of Pennsylvania. As a practicing critical care doctor, he is the founding Director of the Palliative and Advanced Illness Research (PAIR) Center, dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by serious illness and advancing health equity. Dr. Halpern also directs the NIA-funded Penn Roybal P30 Center on Palliative Care in Dementia. He is an elected member of prestigious medical societies, including the American Society of Clinical Investigation and the Association of American Physicians. Additionally, he serves on the Editorial Boards of the Annals of Internal Medicine and the American Journal of Bioethics. Dr. Halpern's expertise includes acute care/critical care/hospitals, behavioral economics, clinical trials, and end-of-life care, with a clinical focus on pulmonary and critical care. Recognized for his impactful research and mentorship, he has received several awards.