Dr. Heather Leeper

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Heather Leeper is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of Chicago, specializing in neuro-oncology. Her research focuses on establishing content validity for Patient-Reported Outcome measures within an International Classification of Functioning framework, which is pivotal for initiatives like RANO-PRO. Dr. Leeper has contributed to various publications addressing the experiences of patients with central nervous system tumors, including studies examining the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on symptom reporting and treatment outcomes. She is actively involved in evaluating palliative care services and their efficacy in neuro-oncology, exploring innovative interventions such as virtual reality to alleviate anxiety and distress in patients with primary brain tumors. Dr. Leeper's work also includes assessing health-related quality of life in individuals managing symptoms related to CNS tumors, aiming to bridge gaps in care through evidence-based recommendations. With a commitment to improving patient outcomes, she brings a comprehensive approach to her clinical and research endeavors in the field of neuro-oncology.

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Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
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TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy