Physicians

Department / Division
Medicine / Medicine - Geriatrics

Address
DUMC 3003
Durham, NC 27710

Appointment Telephone
919-620-4070

Office Telephone
919-660-7516

Fax Telephone
919-684-8569

Training

• MD, Washington University School of Medicine–Saint Louis (Missouri), 1989

Residency

• Internal Medicine, Jewish Hospital Washington University–Saint Louis (Missouri), 1989-1992

Fellowship

• Geriatric Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, 1992-1994

Clinical Interests
Alzheimer's disease, comprehensive geriatric assessment, dementia

Research Interests
Dr. White’s research focuses on the general medical care of older adults with cognitive impairment. She is particularly interested in the nutritional decline and weight loss that often accompanies Alzheimer’s disease. Current work explores the association between weight change in Alzheimer’s disease patients and behavioral symptoms. In collaboration with Edward Levin, PhD, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, she is exploring the cognitive effects of nicotine transdermal patches in older adults with varying degrees of cognitive impairment.

keywords: cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease, weight loss, nutrition, nicotine

Industry Relationships and Collaborations (What's this?)

This faculty member has no reported relationships with industry.