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Heather Whitson is a Professor of Medicine and Director at the Duke Center for Study of Aging and Human Development. Her research focuses on improving care options and resilience for individuals with multiple chronic conditions, particularly those related to age-related changes in vision and brain function. Her initiatives have included collaborative Alzheimer's Disease research with Duke University and the University of North Carolina, aiming to transform dementia research and care. She is also involved in promoting resilience against late-life stressors through innovative rehabilitation models tailored for patients experiencing co-existing vision and cognitive deficits. Her work combines clinical insights with cutting-edge research to enhance health outcomes in medically complex populations.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)