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Cathy Maxwell is a Professor at the University of Utah College of Nursing, specializing in biological aging, geroscience, and geriatric trauma. Her research focuses on aging trajectories, frailty, and technology-driven interventions for older adults, including mitochondrial fitness education and socially assistive robotics. She holds an ORCID identifier 0000-0003-1980-8643 and serves as principal investigator on multiple federally funded grants.
- Education: BSN and MSN from Troy University, PhD in Nursing Science from Vanderbilt University
- Professional Activities: Co-chaired Vanderbilt Center for Gerontological Nursing Excellence; Fellow of American Academy of Nursing and National Academies of Practice
Research Highlights: Dr. Maxwell’s work bridges geroscience and practical interventions, including:
- MitoFit: A mitochondrial fitness program with video education and activity logs
- AFRESH: Health and wellness initiative for aging adults
- Augmented Reality interventions for reducing loneliness in LTC
- Frailty assessment tools for emergency departments
Recent publications examine socially assistive robots, mitochondrial fitness communication, and advance care planning disparities. Her teaching includes GERON 5235 (The Aging Brain) and N7103 (Scientific Inquiry Foundations).
- Scientific Awards: Robert L. and Joyce T. Rice Endowed Chair (2024); multiple Dean’s Awards; Innovation Award (2017)
- Email: u6059413@utah.edu, cathy.maxwell@nurs.utah.edu (Work)