Gail L. Towsley PhD, NHA

Dr. Gail Towsley, PhD is a tenured Associate Professor at the 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 the 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 and informs new approaches to enhancing communication among residents, families, and staff in order to provide person-centered care. She has led the development of Me & My Wishes—resident-centered video recorded conversations to communicate care preferences for today and at end of life.