How This Doctor Found a Calling

Dr. Heather Whitson’s life purpose came into focus when her love of science was linked to helping her grandmother confront Alzheimer’s Disease. Through her work at Duke, Dr. Whitson has found that Alzheimer's and dementia are diseases of aging that can be prevented decades before initial symptoms set in. This video is part of the Made for This: Blue Chair Conversations series, which aims to showcase voices of Duke students, faculty and alumni who are leading the charge to make world-changing progress. You can learn more about Whitson’s work in this Duke Today article.