Nora Mattek

Nora Mattek is a Senior Professor at Oregon Health & Science University. Her research integrates geriatrics, cognitive science, and health technology to address cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease. Her recent work explores the impact of melatonin on cognitive decline, the use of unobtrusive sensing to detect sleep patterns linked to amyloid pathology, and α-klotho as a cerebrospinal fluid biomarker. She also investigates pain management, environmental quality, and digital home-based technologies for aging-in-place, with a focus on underserved populations, including rural African American communities.