Affiliation

Editor, Global Ageing (International Federation of Ageing)

 

Address

2100 Rowley Ave
Madison, Wi 53726
USA

 

Contact

jtsykes@wisc.edu

 

Biosketch

Dr Sykes is retired professor of the University of Wisconsin and past Chair of the North American Region of the IAGG. He is currently a honary director of the IFA and a fellow of the Gerontological Society of America.

 

Key research/capacity building interests

 

Research Interests

• Quality of life issues

Capacity Building Interests

• Editor of Global Ageing
• Assist in networking

Key methodological skills

Qualitative research

 

Current engagement in capacity building

“Translation” of research findings into action plans and political strategies.