Denise Marie Nepveux

Denise Marie Nepveux is an Associate Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery and Occupational Therapy at Duke University since 2022. Her work bridges disability studies, women's studies, and critical ethnography through community-based participatory research with multiply marginalized groups. Previous roles include Instructor in Orthopaedic Surgery at Duke (2021-2022).

• Education: Ph.D. from University of Illinois (2009)

Her research focuses on intersectional disability justice, with projects examining:

• Telehealth accessibility for marginalized populations
• LGBTQ+ youth with intellectual disabilities
• Urban aging and sustainability equity
• Global disability narratives in Ghana
• Digital inclusion in sexual health education

Scientific recognition includes:

• 2023-2024 Duke Climate and Sustainability Teaching Fellow
• 2024 Duke Climate and Sustainability Award recipient

Teaching includes graduate courses in occupational therapy (OT-D 505, 512, 604, 616) covering knowledge translation, professional formation, and service delivery frameworks.