Chair & Professor
Department of Geriatric Medicine
Leadership Roles
Chair, Department of Geriatric Medicine
Co-PI, Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP, HRSA grant)
Education
Medical School: University of Bombay, India
Residency: Michigan State University Internal Medicine Residency
Fellowship: University of Hawaii Geriatric Medicine Fellowship
Research Interest
Dementia, Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases in Aging, Geriatric Education, Interprofessional Education, Quality Improvement
Short bio/Community Involvement
With over 28 years of experience in aging research, Dr. Masaki has held leadership roles in major longitudinal studies, including the Kuakini Honolulu Heart Program, Honolulu-Asia Aging Study, Hawaii Lifespan Study, and Hawaii Healthspan Study. She also served as Clinical Director for the Women’s Health Initiative Hawaii Clinical Center and led the Women’s Health Initiative Memory Study Hawaii Center. She currently serves as Director of the John A. Hartford Foundation Center of Excellence in Geriatrics and Co-Principal Investigator of the HRSA-funded Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP). Her prior leadership includes serving as Principal Investigator and Co-Principal Investigator on multiple national training and workforce development grants.
Dr. Masaki has a strong track record of mentoring medical students, residents, fellows, and junior faculty in aging research. She has authored over 250 peer-reviewed publications and has received numerous teaching and research awards, including recognition in The Best Doctors in America.
Certifications
Board Certified in Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine