Dr. Shaoqing Ge

Biography

Dr. Shaoqing Ge earned her PhD in Nursing from Duke University and a Master of Public Health (MPH) from Tulane University, along with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Shandong University in China. She joined the faculty at the University of Texas at Austin after completing postdoctoral training at the University of Washington School of Nursing. Dr. Ge’s research program focuses on cognitive aging and dementia care for older adults, with a particular emphasis on using technology to support aging populations. Her long-term goal is to advance interdisciplinary research that promotes the physical and psychological well-being of life by addressing cognitive decline, social connectedness, and age-related functional changes. Utilizing innovative technologies and user-centered design, she aims to develop scalable interventions to enhance the quality of life in aging-related care. Dr. Ge has extensive experience in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research, exploring the lived experiences of older adults to inform technology-enhanced intervention development. Her research has been published in leading journals within the field of aging, including Alzheimer’s & Dementia and the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Additionally, Dr. Ge has clinical nursing experience in long-term care settings in the United States and China, which has deepened her commitment to gerontological nursing research and mentoring the next generation of nurse leaders. Dr. Ge is also dedicated to education and mentorship, guiding students at all academic levels from undergraduate to doctoral, and actively contributing to service and committee work at multiple institutional levels.

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