Dr. Heather Leeper

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Heather Leeper is an Assistant Professor in the Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago, focusing on neuro-oncology. Her research interests include establishing content validity for patient-reported outcome measures within the ICF framework, as well as assessing the impact of palliative care services in this field. She has contributed significantly to understanding patient experiences, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, in relation to central nervous system tumors. Dr. Leeper's work also explores the use of technology such as smart wearables in assessing sleep in primary brain tumor patients, alongside evaluating therapeutic interventions like virtual reality to alleviate anxiety symptoms associated with these conditions. She published several articles in notable journals such as Neurooncology and Neurology, indicating her active role in advancing neuro-oncological care and research.

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Department of Philosophy