Ramos Vieira, Edgar

Ramos Vieira, Edgar Graduate Faculty

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Professor, Nicole Wertheim Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences , Academic Affairs

evieira@fiu.edu

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biography

Dr. Edgar Ramos Vieira is a Professor and the Dean of Research at Florida International University’s Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences. He is Editor-in-Chief of Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics, a grant reviewer for agencies including NIH, CDC, and NIDILRR, and serves on the Board of Directors of Healthy Little Havana in Miami, FL.
Dr. Vieira holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in physical therapy, a Ph.D. in rehabilitation science, and completed postdoctoral training in mixed-methods health research and in fall prevention in older adults. His research focuses on healthy aging, with an emphasis on maintaining independence in later life by optimizing mobility and preventing frailty and falls in older adults.
His work has been funded by the Florida Department of Health, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the Administration for Community Living (ACL-HHS), and the National Institutes of Health. He has authored over 160 peer-reviewed publications, with more than 8,600 citations (h-index > 40; i10-index > 100), and his research has had national and international impact in the fields of aging, rehabilitation, and community health.

research interests

Dr. Edgar Ramos Vieira’s research focuses on promoting healthy aging and preventing disability among older adults. His work is rooted in rehabilitation science and physical therapy, with an emphasis on the following areas:
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Prevention of Frailty and Falls: Developing and evaluating interventions—both clinical and community-based—to reduce frailty, prevent falls, and mitigate fall-related injuries in older adults.

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Mobility and Functional Independence: Investigating physical, cognitive, and environmental factors affecting mobility and everyday functioning, with the goal of extending independence in aging populations.

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Digital Health and Wearable Technology: Leveraging motion sensors, mobile apps, and digital tools to assess physical function and deliver personalized interventions for older adults at risk of decline.

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Community-Engaged and Implementation Research: Collaborating with local organizations to translate evidence-based practices into real-world settings, especially in underserved and multicultural communities.

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Multicomponent Interventions: Designing and testing combined physical, cognitive, and behavioral strategies to optimize rehabilitation outcomes in geriatric populations.

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Health Disparities and Equity in Aging: Addressing social determinants of health and barriers to access in vulnerable populations through inclusive research and policy-relevant work.

His interdisciplinary and translational approach integrates clinical expertise, advanced research methodologies, and public health strategies to improve the quality of life for aging individuals across diverse settings.