Dr. Heather Whitson

Professor

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Biography

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.

Research Interests

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)