GAIL TOWSLEY

Gail Towsley, PhD is a tenured Associate Professor at University of Utah College of Nursing. She teaches in the Gerontology Interdisciplinary Program and Nursing doctoral program. Dr. Towsley received her MS in Gerontology and PhD in Nursing at University of Utah. She completed postdoctoral fellowships at Polisher Research Institute and University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. As a gerontologist and licensed nursing home administrator, Dr. Towsley's professional goal is to conduct interdisciplinary applied aging research that advances scientific knowledge about palliative care in long term care settings. She is particularly interested in care coordination and communication among residents, care partners, and staff to identify and inform new approaches to enhance person- and family-centered care. Dr. Towsly has led the development of Me & My Wishes—resident centered video recorded conversations to communicate care preferences for today and at end of life.