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Associate Professor
Medical School
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Mark Peterson, PhD, MS
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Health, life expectancy, and disparities in persons with disabilities
Mark Peterson’s global work focuses on factors that influence health, life expectancy, and disparities among persons living with disabilities. His interests in global health equity align with the Center theme of strengthening systems for health. His research interests include lifespan care for patients with cerebral palsy, preventive healthcare for patients with spinal cord injuries, and behavioral interventions for the prevention and treatment of obesity and noncommunicable disease.