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Mary Cadogan is a distinguished academic and nursing professional with over four decades of contributions to gerontology, palliative care, and public health. She holds a DrPH in Behavioral Science and Health Education from the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health and has earned multiple fellowships, including the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN) and the Gerontological Society of America (FGSA). Her clinical expertise spans gerontology nursing and community-based health promotion for diverse populations.
- Boston College, School of Nursing, BSN, 1972
- University of Washington, School of Nursing, MN, 1974
- University of California, Los Angeles, School of Public Health, DrPH, 1993
Her research focuses on improving care quality for older adults, particularly in emergency department transitions, pain management in nursing homes, and culturally adapted interventions for indigenous populations. She pioneered tools like the Preference Assessment Tool (PAT) and applied cognitive interviewing techniques to enhance patient-centered care.
Mary has received prestigious awards such as the NIMH Pre-Doctoral Traineeship and the UCLA Faculty Development Award. She served as President of the Southern California Chapter of the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA) and led national committees in the American Geriatrics Society and California Coalition for Compassionate Care. Her work bridges research, clinical practice, and policy advocacy to advance geriatric care standards.
