Heather E. Whitson, MD, MHS - Aging Center Director
Duke School of Medicine Distinguished Professor in Neuroscience
Professor of Medicine, Ophthalmology, Neurology, and Head & Neck Surgery and Communication Sciences
Director, Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development (Duke Aging Center)
Co-Director, Duke & UNC Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (Duke/UNC ADRC)
Sara Patillo, MSHS, CCRP, PMP - Chief Administrative Officer
In her role as Chief Administrative Officer, Ms. Patillo provides programmatic, administrative and operational leadership for the Duke Aging Center as well as the Duke & UNC Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (Duke/UNC ADRC). Sara has earned a BS in Clinical Laboratory Sciences and a master’s degree in clinical & Translational Research from George Washington University as well as certifications as a Medical Technologist, Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) and Project Management Professional (PMP).
Associate Scientific Directors
Associate Professor of Sociology
W.L.F. Endowed Chair
Director, Center on Health & Society
Assoc. Scientific Director of Social Sciences, Aging Center
Associate Professor
Departments of Medicine (Geriatrics Division) and Psychiatry
Assoc. Scientific Director of Social Sciences, Aging Center
Assistant Professor in Biostatistics & Bioinformatics
Director of DSS
Administrative Team
Trish McMillan - Business Manager
Martha Payne - Senior Research Project Manager
Michelle Cooley - Administrative Coordinator
Heather Ellis - Senior Grants and Contracts Manager Research Admin Support Resource (RASR)
Laura Ocasio - Staff Assistant
Sandra Arizmendi - Assistant to Dr. Whitson - phone: 919-660-7500
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