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Gerda G. Fillenbaum is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at Duke University. Her primary research interests include epidemiology of dementia, with a particular focus on assessing functional status in the elderly and pharmacoepidemiology. She has been involved in major surveys to determine the prevalence and incidence of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias among older black and white community residents. Additionally, she is committed to enhancing diagnostic distinctions between types of dementia through the development of computer-based assessment tools for epidemiological surveys. Fillenbaum's research also encompasses the functional status of the elderly, aiming to develop assessments that are suitable for use with illiterate populations, as well as investigating the relationship between functional status and various demographic health characteristics across different countries. Furthermore, she is dedicated to exploring the characteristics that influence the use of prescription and nonprescription drugs among the elderly, particularly examining disparities in medication use between black and white older adults. Her research outcomes have significant implications for public health policy.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)