Matthew J. Peterson, PhD
Department:
Geriatrics
Title:
Clinical Associate Professor, Geriatrics
Email:
Major Active Projects
- Biomarkers of functional decline in aging
- Exercise interventions to ameliorate functional decline
- Lifespan predictors of frailty and disability
- Physical performance assessment in older adults
- Research design and methods
Professional Positions
- Fellow, Gerontological Society of America
- 2016-present: Director of Research, Department of Geriatrics, Boonshoft School of Medicine, Wright State University, Dayton
- 2014-present: Associate Professor, Department of Geriatrics, Boonshoft School of Medicine, Wright State University, Dayton
- 2014-2017: Associate Professor, Lifespan Health Research Center, Department of Community Health, Boonshoft School of Medicine, Wright State University, Dayton
- 2012-2014: Program Director, Stride @ Home, VA Medical Center, Durham, N.C.
- 2011-2014; Program Manager, Gerofit, VA Medical Center, Durham, N.C.
- 2006-2014; Assistant Professor, Division of Geriatrics, Dept. of Medicine, Duke Medical Center, Durham, N.C.
- 2002-present: Senior Fellow, Center for the Study of Aging & Human Development, Duke Medical Center, Durham, N.C.
- 2001-2014: Physiologist, VA Medical Center, Durham, N.C.
- 1999-2001: Research Associate, Wright State University, Dayton
- 1999: Assistant Director, Wellness Center, Dayton Area Heart & Cancer Association, Dayton
Education
- The Ohio State University, B.S. in Physical Education, 1996
- University of Dayton, M.S. in Exercise Science, 1999
- University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Ph.D. in Human Movement Science, 2006
- University of South Carolina, Postdoctoral Courses in Physical Activity and Public Health, 2009
- Duke University, Postdoctoral in Comparative Effectiveness & Biostatistics, 2011-2013
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