Professor Dr. Megan Huisingh Scheetz

Biography

Megan Huisingh-Scheetz is an Associate Professor at the University of Chicago and a dedicated geriatrician with a Master's degree in Epidemiology. Her research primarily explores the role of technology in understanding and managing frailty among older adults. Huisingh-Scheetz focuses on using wearable sensors and smart voice interfaces to investigate accelerometry-based mobility patterns that correlate with frailty and aging biomarkers. She has collected significant data from large national studies to enhance assessment and interventions for frailty, particularly in African-American older adults at the University of Chicago South Shore Senior Center. Clinically, she founded the Successful Aging Frailty Evaluation™ Clinic in 2011, which assesses and manages frailty in referred patients while providing support for caregivers. She works on innovative technology-based programs, developing projects that integrate smart voice platforms for mobility and socialization support for older adults. Driven by clinical insights, her research reflects a commitment to improving health outcomes and quality of life for aging populations.

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