Heather Whitson,

JAD profile

Affiliation(s): 

Duke University; Durham VA Medical Center

Areas of Interest: 

dual tasking, retinal biomarkers, vision

Biography & Research: 

I am a geriatrician and clinical investigator. My research seeks to improve health and resilience in older adults with multiple chronic conditions. I have particular interest in sensory and cognitive aging. I have conducted studies on early diagnosis of Alzheimer's through novel approaches such as dual-tasking and retinal imaging. I am interested in how age-related sensory loss affects the clinical course of Alzheimer's Disease.